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The last lure I would like to talk about in this article on tackle is the Rapala fishing lure. Designed by a man named Lauri Rapala back in 1936, this brand of lure will work on all species of trout as well as many other species of game fish. These lures are hand tuned and […]

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The Rapala Husky Jerk works awesome on the Lower Kananaskis Lake for the huge Bull Trout that live there. The color I use when fishing the Lower Lake is called silver/blue and the action on this lure seems to make the trout go wild. Rapala lists this lure not only for trout but also for […]

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I have not used these specific lures yet but they look like fish would just destroy them. If you have tried these lures and like them, then leave a comment on this page and let me know what you’re fishing for and how you like these new Rapala lures. All your comments are greatly appreciated. […]

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Next is the Countdown which consistently reaches suspended fish at any depth. I’ll put this lure on when I’m coming out of a shallow area of the river into a big deep hole. As soon as I’m just into the top of the pool, I cast the Rapala into the shallow area and retrieve it […]

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