Rapala Fishing Lures

Rapala Fishing Lures have been around since the 1930s when a fisherman in Finland discovered that big fish like to eat small wiggling fish so he created a lure out of cork. Rapala lures are now made from Balsa wood whose tree grows best under the conditions found in rainforests, with Ecuador being the largest exporter. Balsa wood is one of the lightest varieties of wood to be found while it is also remarkably strong. This combination makes the wood perfect for lures.

More world record fish have been caught with Rapala Fishing Lures than any other in the world. Fish find these lures so tempting because of the work and dedication that goes into manufacturing them. Representatives from Rapala spend time with fisherman asking them questions and getting their take on the reasons a lure works well. The result has been amazing. Rapala lures come in many different sizes, shapes, and colors. Some of the lures wobble and rattle in the water, some have a see through glass body that emits light, some have a tight swimming action, and some transmit sound waves. With Rapala lures you will be ready for any situation. Some of the lures are great for reaching fish lurking in hidden areas.

The scale detail on Rapala lures are so life like. They are hand tuned and tank tested to ensure that all their lures embody the fish catching action that Rapala is so well known for. These lures are built to last and can easily withstand bumping against rocks and other hard terrain, bouncing against the bottoms of rivers and streams, and ripping through thick weeds and other brush. The sound mechanisms in Rapala lures heighten the curiosity in fish so these sounds combined with the color and wiggle and wobble and other actions are sure to attract a large amount of fish. Your day of fishing is certain to be a thrilling one as you capture many big fish with your Rapala lures.

Rapala lures are made to tempt and torment fish so that a fish will have a very hard time not taking the bait. Some of the lures come fitted with steel rust resistant hardware so they will keep and perform for a very long time in saltwater.

Rapala lures made for ice fishing are extremely sturdy and well made. They come in many different colors and with different actions. There is one lure that offers a vertical jiggle for deep or suspended fish. This lure will swim in tantalizing circles right in the middle of deep game fish. Another style of lure for ice fishing has a more pronounced action and includes a slow circle down action with a quick vibrating motion that can be used at fixed depths as well.

The manufacturers of Rapala fishing lures actually spend time with pro fishermen, charter boat captains, and every day anglers and listen to their ideas about lures and other fishing equipment they think would work best.

Rapala Fishing Lures have recorded a world record for catching the biggest fish on every continent in the world except for Antarctica. It is hard to go wrong with Rapala lures!