20 Apr
Taro’s Review 0n Rapala Clackin’ Minnow
Construction
Appearance
Usage/Effectiveness Innovation Price
Introduction
The Clackin’ Minnow is a jerkbait that Rapala introduced for 2011. It has a similar shape and action as the popular X-Rap, but features Rapala’s signature Clackin’ Cadence Rattle. This rattle is a metal chamber in the middle of the bait that creates a lot of noise and transfers the sound through the water better than plastic.
Construction
This lure is built well and is very durable. It comes with excellent VMC SureSet hooks. Lots of thought went into the construction of this bait.
Appearance
The Clackin’ Minnow is available in some great colors. It will be hard to find any lure on the market that has the same flash. I would like to see even more colors, but maybe I’m just being greedy!
Usage/Effectiveness
On my first outing I smashed several smallmouth in a row while fishing next to another angler using a very expensive Japanese import jerkbait. I believe the score was something like 5 to 1 in favor of the Clackin’ Minnow in a ten minute time frame. My buddy claims it was because I was back boating him, but I believe it was the lure. It has such a unique sound and action that I believe fish cannot resist. The bait is also heavy and casts a mile, which allowed me to cover more water.
Innovation
The Clackin’ Minnow is an original bait. It has a sound and action like no other on the market thanks to the clacker and amazing finish. It definitely should be in every serious bass angler’s tackle box. I am addicted!
Price
It is definitely worth the price. The Clackin Minnow fishes like lures that are in the $21.99-$23.99 category.
Conclusion
The Rapala Clackin’ Minnow catches plenty of fish and is a cost effective alternative to expensive Japanese imported jerkbaits. The loud clacking rattle and impressive finishes make it a great choice for a variety of species, but has proven to be especially successful for smallmouth bass.
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