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Lipless Crankbaits are one of the hot lures used for icefishing. Vertically jigging a rattling, lipless crankbait in a upward motion sends out vibrations before fluttering downwards and some models descend with an enticing side to side action.

Ice Fishing Lipless Crankbaits

Rapala's Rippin' Rap and Ultra Light Rippin' Rap with their visual and sonic attributes help cover the water and attract fish from a long distance. These qualities give hard baits a reputation for appealing to aggressive fish and triggering hits.


Rapala Ultra Light Rippin Rap Glow Hot Perch
Rapala Ultra Light Rippin Rap Glow Hot Perch

About This Lure
* Rippin' Rap features a lipless, deep belly profile designed to crank, swim and rip.
* With its skinny sides this bait flutters on the drop
* Hard vibrating action on fast or slow retrieves accented with loud, distinctive BB rattle system
* Textured scales and gills with deep set 3D holographic eyes
* Super easy to fish
* Perfect for pulling over or through grass, bouncing off timber and rippin 'through rocks


Rapala Ultra Light Rippin Rap 04 Lure
Rapala Ultra Light Rippin Rap 04 Lure

About This Lure
* Ultra light Rapala ice fishing lure
* Perfect for pulling through weeds, bouncing off timber, and skittering over rocks in frozen lakes
* Features a lipless, deep belly profile designed to dive and rip
* Flat, skinny sides let this bait flutters on the drop
* Hard-vibrating action accented with a loud, distinctive BB rattle system
* Ideal for both casting and vertical jigging presentations


Rapala Rippin Rap 06 Fishing Lure
Rapala Rippin Rap 06 Fishing Lure

About This Lure
* Tall, Skinny Body Shape
* Distinctive Loud BB Rattle System
* Lipless Design
* Hard Vibrating Action
* Long-Casting


Rapala Jigging Rap 7 Live Goby
Rapala Jigging Rap 7 Live Goby

About This Item
* Minnow profile, balanced design
* Natural, UV and Glow Colors
* Quick snap technique and vertical jigging action
* Bass/multi-species gamefish
* Single reversed hooks, center treble and eyelet


However, the reality is inactive fish can sometimes be deterred by noisy lures and aggressive jigging moves so you have to change up your techniques. In certain instances, jigging with short hops and light shakes may be enough to make fish bite.

Other times using a non-rattling lipless crankbait, like a Rapala Slab Rap is the better approach. This lure has a subtle presentation and a slimmer bait fish profile than the taller Rippin' Rap. Designed with the weight being forward in the bait, the Slab Rap can be lightly jigged to produce a rocking action excellent at triggering lethargic fish.



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