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Fishing Equipment Review: Rapala's Ultra Light Minnow Western Outdoor NewsPublished: Aug 08, 2012

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Rapala introduces Ultra Light Minnow and Ultra Light Shad At times, going bigger isn’t always better. At Rapala, this philosophy holds true with the introduction of the new Ultra Light Minnow and Ultra Light Shad. Designed to offer big action in a small bait, the Ultra Light Minnow stays true to form with a classic minnow profile that packs a powerful underwater punch of action. The weighted body, paired with the classic minnow profile, produces a slow sinking motion after the cast. On the retrieve, the L-shaped lip design provides an enticing wobbling and rolling action that is perfect for multiple species. Hand-tuned and tank tested, the Ultra Light Minnow beams with vivid external body scales and holographic eyes. With a running depth of 2 to 3 feet, the Ultra Light Minnow is available in size 04 and 06, and both are armed with VMC Black Nickel treble hooks. Both sizes are available in specific, ultra light colors including chrome, clown, Firetiger, gold, Purpledescent, rainbow trout, Silver Blue, shad, trout and Yellow Perch. Rapala shad-style lures have been an angling staple since their introduction. Now, anglers have the power of a shad lure in ultra light form with the new Ultra Light Shad from Rapala. Small in size, not fishability, the Ultra Light Shad features a weighted body for big casting action. With external body scales and 3D holographic eyes, the Ultra Light Shad is available in size 04 at 1½ inches long, weighs 1/8-ounce and has No. 10 VMC Black Nickel Treble Hooks. With a running depth of 4 to 5 feet, the Ultra Light Shad is available in the same color patterns as the Ultra Light Minnow It’s time for an ultra light load of big fishing fun. For more information, visit www.rapala.com