jiging raps

[WaterWolf60]

what is the best way to set up a jigging rap? also what is the best technique for using this lure?

[big big rdg]

I think that tipping the trebel hook with spikes or mealies is a must and a slow up and down jig is pretty effective.

[iceintheveins]

Using the proper line is essential. For the #2 and #3, six pound test. The #5 works best on 8 - 10 pound line. For the #7, I like at least 12. Use fluorocarbon leader or straight fluoro if your using heavier line.
When tipping them, make sure you put only a tiny piece of bait on the hook so that the swimming and gliding action isn't effected.

[crappieslayer22]

i got a blue and crome one

[PondPro]

i got the smallest rapala one and i put a perch eye on the treble hook.

[vipercat64]

i got the smallest rapala one and i put a perch eye on the treble hook.

I took the treble hook off the smallest size(metallic perch), tied a jug onto it, two inches below the rap.  Jigged it to day, and did quite well, some perch, sunnies, and bullhead on the jig, and caught a bass on the rap. 

Got the idea from In-Fisherman...works pretty good.

[PondPro]

whats a jug???

[vipercat64]

whats a jug???

Sorry for the misspelling....I meant to say jig.
 

I am using a horizontal presentation jig with the rapala by the way...

[cSpike]

Do these need to be tipped with something or can they catch fish straight out of the box? NH doesn't allow bait on any lure but a single hook.

Spike

[vipercat64]

Do these need to be tipped with something or can they catch fish straight out of the box? NH doesn't allow bait on any lure but a single hook.

Spike

I caught a bass on the rapala, with no bait on it, and it ignored the baited jig dangling below it.

[CrappieBuster]

Deadsticking it with a lively fathead hooked thru the lips on the rear hook.  Never fails for keeper walleyes.  Just let the minnow do the work.

[Haywood]

I have caught fish on them with out bait, but they do work better with bait. 

[MeadowPikeman]

i honestly think this is one lure that works equally well with or without bait depending on what type of fish u are going for, have caught plenty of big trout on small ones with no bait