Rapala

[yada]

Anyone know where you can get cheap Rapala lures or find them onsale? They are pretty expensive if you arnt old enough to work. lol

[Photoplex]

I think you'll find the price is pretty similar anywhere you look. You might find a 50c difference here or there, but you're not going to find them half price or anything.

Rapala keeps the prices high, because they know people will still pay for them

[chubbdarter]

how old are you? and what kind of rapalas are you looking for?

[yada]

im under 15

Well are Rapala worth what you pay?
Because at pro bass shop, there are other things that are good but only half the price.

[yada]

All kinds of Rapala. 1 to 3 inch ones

[Photoplex]

Originally Posted by yada

im under 15

Well are Rapala worth what you pay?
Because at pro bass shop, there are other things that are good but only half the price.

I love them, but as someone once said - "They're designed to catch fishermen".

I'm certain the other brands work too - but you'll find they aren't exactly pennies cheap either.

[yada]

there are some like 5 dollar crank baits, but rapala ones are like 10 dollars

[Photoplex]

Have a word with out friend Chub here

Originally Posted by yada

there are some like 5 dollar crank baits, but rapala ones are like 10 dollars

Wholesale sports has some Rapalas on sale right now for much less than $10:

Deep Tail Dancer - $6.88

DT Flat Series - $6.88

DT Series - $5.88

Fat Rap - $4.88

Glass Fat Rap - $5.88

There are also some reasonably regular priced ones:

Husky Jerk (AWESOME lures) - $6.79

Original Rattlin Rap (Another great lure!) - $5.99

[Braun]

Originally Posted by yada

there are some like 5 dollar crank baits, but rapala ones are like 10 dollars

GM is going to kill me for posting but its to help a kid out. Bass pro is the most expensive place to buy rapalas. it is actually shocking. goto walmart. almost $2 cheaper. less selection but if your looking for the CDs, they have them. you just have to hit wally world when they get there new shipment in.

rapalas are great but they are definitely not the only thing fish bite on. give the guys on this forum more detail on what you are fishing for / where you fish and I bet the guys on here could tell you tons of different gear that you will have luck with. Rapala's are only one good tool in a fisherman's warchest but there are several others that perform just as well. there are some good guys who have already responded to your thread that I know like helping young guys out so all you need to do is ask the questions and they will help you.

[Dust1n]

go to bass pro and buy rebel suspending rainbow trout lures there 3.99 and work about the same as a countdown.

[gordfishing]

I agree that Bass pro is the most expensive
The old fish n hole is cheaper
In August they have their 20% off sale the best time to buy
for sure CD's 7 are not a cheaper lure that is why I use 10 lb test mono
hate losing them

[Photoplex]

Originally Posted by gordfishing

I agree that Bass pro is the most expensive
The old fish n hole is cheaper
In August they have their 20% off sale the best time to buy
for sure CD's 7 are not a cheaper lure that is why I use 10 lb test mono
hate losing them

And let's not forget the gas you have to spend to get all the way up to BPS and back!

[Dust1n]

Originally Posted by Photoplex

And let's not forget the gas you have to spend to get all the way up to BPS and back!

its funny how you worry about BPS gas what about when your fishing it dosent matter lol

[Newspeak]

^^

Driving to bass pro is not a good use of gas, driving to your fishing spot is. It's that simple.

[Goater]

CanadianTire --check it frequently, random stuff goes on sale at anytime, last week they had about 4 rap lures on sale for 5.99 and sufix 832 line was 14.99

[Photoplex]

Originally Posted by Newspeak

^^

Driving to bass pro is not a good use of gas, driving to your fishing spot is. It's that simple.

What he said!

[chubbdarter]

lots of talk about where to buy stuff...heres my 2 cents

Buy from a place you trust and will have your back, when not only does your 5.99 item go to chit but also when your 5999.00 item craps out.
Buying from 1 place gives you the Cheers advantage.....NORM!!!!!!
The pennies you save from being shopping **** wont equal out the long term math.


example- remember the rapala longcast minnow....in my mind a absolute Bow river killer and the very best night walleye shore crank bait.
Because the staff knew i used this lure ALOT, they called me when it was discontinued. I took every lure the chain had.....88 for 88 bucks. No sales at all the other stores would make up for that one NORM advantage....and thats one example.
p.s. i dont go there without delivering lunch once and awhile or timmies....double doulbles, french vanilla or steeped tea depending on who's working that day.

[Dust1n]

Originally Posted by chubbdarter

lots of talk about where to buy stuff...heres my 2 cents

Buy from a place you trust and will have your back, when not only does your 5.99 item go to chit but also when your 5999.00 item craps out.
Buying from 1 place gives you the Cheers advantage.....NORM!!!!!!
The pennies you save from being shopping **** wont equal out the long term math.


example- remember the rapala longcast minnow....in my mind a absolute Bow river killer and the very best night walleye shore crank bait.
Because the staff knew i used this lure ALOT, they called me when it was discontinued. I took every lure the chain had.....88 for 88 bucks. No sales at all the other stores would make up for that one NORM advantage....and thats one example.
p.s. i dont go there without delivering lunch once and awhile or timmies....double doulbles, french vanilla or steeped tea depending on who's working that day.

Max rap?

[Newspeak]

If you're worried about returning stuff that craps out on you, then there is no safer bet than Walmart. They'll take it back even if you lose your receipt.


I don't know anywhere that's going to take back your lure when it gets hung up on the rocks.

[chubbdarter]

Originally Posted by Newspeak

If you're worried about returning stuff that craps out on you, then there is no safer bet than Walmart. They'll take it back even if you lose your receipt.


I don't know anywhere that's going to take back your lure when it gets hung up on the rocks.

what walmart sells hds 10's?

your missing my point completely but thats okay

have a great fishing season

[chubbdarter]

Originally Posted by Fish Hunter7

Max rap?

explain dustin

[chubbdarter]

Originally Posted by yada

All kinds of Rapala. 1 to 3 inch ones

can you give me names?....this could be your lucky day

[Dust1n]

Originally Posted by chubbdarter

explain dustin

the max rap it casts along ways only dives to about 3 feet. natural colors and expensive.

[chubbdarter]

Originally Posted by Fish Hunter7

the max rap it casts along ways only dives to about 3 feet. natural colors and expensive.

sorry i dont think ive seen one
im talking about the longcast minnow bait Rapala discontinued

[Dust1n]

the look pretty sick! and the max rap kinda looks like that sold at BPS now for 19.99

[chubbdarter]

Originally Posted by Fish Hunter7

the look pretty sick! and the max rap kinda looks like that sold at BPS now for 19.99

cool...im gonna try resist buying any lures this year

[Photoplex]

Originally Posted by chubbdarter

cool...im gonna try resist buying any lures this year

Shares in several companies just plummeted...

[Rainbow]

Hey yada;
Yes Rapala lures are expensive,and so is all the other fishing gear.If you have more patience than money and want to accumulate lures and fishing gear at a reasonable price take a little advice.
Start by going around to pawn shops and look for tackle boxes of lures etc.
You will have to buy the whole box with a large varity of lures,floats etc.
The advantage to this is you will have more types of lures than just Rapala to choose from.
Do not overlook garage sales.Lots of oldtimers quit fishing and have dozens of boxes of lures.(I have thirteen tackle boxes in my garage.)
Have your relations check out garage sales for you and phone you when they see a tackle box for sale.You will be amazed at how soon you will have a large selection of fishing lures at a reasonable price.
You will have sooooooo many you won't have to work,just enjoy fishing.
Good luck and tight lines
Cheers
Rainbow

[Paul C]

Originally Posted by Rainbow

Hey yada;
Yes Rapala lures are expensive,and so is all the other fishing gear.If you have more patience than money and want to accumulate lures and fishing gear at a reasonable price take a little advice.
Start by going around to pawn shops and look for tackle boxes of lures etc.
You will have to buy the whole box with a large varity of lures,floats etc.
The advantage to this is you will have more types of lures than just Rapala to choose from.
Do not overlook garage sales.Lots of oldtimers quit fishing and have dozens of boxes of lures.(I have thirteen tackle boxes in my garage.)
Have your relations check out garage sales for you and phone you when they see a tackle box for sale.You will be amazed at how soon you will have a large selection of fishing lures at a reasonable price.
You will have sooooooo many you won't have to work,just enjoy fishing.
Good luck and tight lines
Cheers
Rainbow

X2 Sound common sense advice.

[fishstalker]

ya i second that.

but i have a cheaper and just as effective solution

1. When dams let out the water in the spring go lure hunting

2. Make your own rapalas!!!!

its quite simple take wire bend it so there is three of four loops in it
Then cut and shape a peice of wood so the wire fits into a groove you cut into the wood
cut a notch for the lip and put it in, glue it there with some epoxy
then wrap it in string and tie it off
Paint it
Finally coat the whole thing in epoxy if you dont want it to be scraoped up by fish teeth

They work just fine.