As much as I like Rapala, I have to say this.
Gearing up for my big 1 month stop with the family in Sask, I spent close to $500 on mostly Rapala lures. I hadn't changed my tackle in a while.
So, you need your colours, ok usually at least 8 different types and you usually buy 2 to 3 colours. Now you must pick the sizes, well crap they have from 5 to 18 different sizes and you don't want to be stuck with something too big or small. So lets say conservatively you buy 3, something smaller, bigger, and the average presentation.
BUT WAIT, that's 1 type of lure, meaning an average 6-9 colours and sizes.
oooh, but Rapala has what 30 different types! and ALOT can be switched for different species as we can attest.
30x 6=180.!
Ok, now obviously I'm just plucking numbers but I'll tell you us crankers should check our tackle and count. and count.....and cry.
Now thats obviously gonna set you back with each lure being between 7 to $12 on average.
Spend $50 on mr.twisters, jig heads, and the odd powerbait and your laughing sometimes.
Spend $50 on spoons and your laughing.
Rapala I love you but your a money grubbing *****.