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Early Season Smallmouth Power Fishing with the Rapala X-Rap Pop and Shadow Rap

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For an exciting time on the water with explosive strikes, the Rapala X-Rap Pop Topwater and Shadow Rap Jerkbait can be unbeatable choices for smallmouth. Watch James and Nick Lindner give a rundown on what makes these high-speed baits a must-have for any smallmouth angler.

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    Minn Kota Ultrex i-Pilot Link MEGA-DI Sonar Trolling Motor

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    $2,599.99 – $2,699.99

  • Technique: Hard Topwater (Popping)

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  • James Lindner

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  • Smallmouth Bass

    Species: Smallmouth Bass

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  • Technique: Hard Topwater (Popping)

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  • St. Croix Legend X Casting Rods - EOL

    St. Croix Legend X Casting Rods - EOL

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    $465.00 – $480.00

  • Rapala Shadow Rap Jerkbait

    Rapala Shadow Rap Jerkbait

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    $12.99

  • Rapala Rippin' Rap Lipless Crankbait

    Rapala Rippin' Rap Lipless Crankbait

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    $7.99

  • Smallmouth Bass

    Species: Smallmouth Bass

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  • Storm 360GT Searchbait - EOL

    Storm 360GT Searchbait - EOL

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    $4.99

  • Technique: Hard Jerkbaits

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  • Technique: Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)

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  • Technique: Hard Topwater (Popping)

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  • Rapala X-Rap Pop Topwater

    Rapala X-Rap Pop Topwater

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    $15.49

  • Rapala Shadow Rap Jerkbait

    Rapala Shadow Rap Jerkbait

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    $12.99

  • Rapala X-Rap Pop Topwater

    Rapala X-Rap Pop Topwater

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    $15.49

  • Bubba 8.5" Stainless Steel Pliers

    Bubba 8.5" Stainless Steel Pliers

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    $79.99

  • Smallmouth Bass

    Species: Smallmouth Bass

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  • Lake Vermilion

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  • St. Croix Legend X Casting Rods - EOL

    St. Croix Legend X Casting Rods - EOL

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    $465.00 – $480.00

  • Rapala X-Rap Pop Topwater

    Rapala X-Rap Pop Topwater

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    $15.49

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  • Minn Kota Ultrex i-Pilot Link MEGA-DI Sonar Trolling Motor

    Minn Kota Ultrex i-Pilot Link MEGA-DI Sonar Trolling Motor

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    Jump to 0:02

  • St. Croix Legend X Casting Rods - EOL

    St. Croix Legend X Casting Rods - EOL

    $465.00 – $480.00

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  • Rapala Shadow Rap Jerkbait

    Rapala Shadow Rap Jerkbait

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  • Rapala Rippin' Rap Lipless Crankbait

    Rapala Rippin' Rap Lipless Crankbait

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  • Storm 360GT Searchbait - EOL

    Storm 360GT Searchbait - EOL

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  • Rapala X-Rap Pop Topwater

    Rapala X-Rap Pop Topwater

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  • Rapala Shadow Rap Jerkbait

    Rapala Shadow Rap Jerkbait

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  • Rapala X-Rap Pop Topwater

    Rapala X-Rap Pop Topwater

    $15.49

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    St. Croix Legend X Casting Rods - EOL

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  • Rapala X-Rap Pop Topwater

    Rapala X-Rap Pop Topwater

    $15.49

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