I have used Rapalas for many, many years and they still are my number 1 lure. I've caught just about every species on these including my largest Musky a 38 lber. They come in a great variety now days as compared to years ago. The prices are about the same no matter where you buy them, maybe save a buck here and there. The biggest complaint is the plastic lips seem to break easy now days. I personally haven't had a major issue but my son has about 8 with busted lips just from last year alone.
I've heard others have the same issues on these forums so I was just wondering what others feel or have experienced with Rapalas. I measured a few today just for kicks comparing the older with the newer.
Believe it or not the older Rap lips are actually a little thinner but there is a difference in the shape, not much but a difference. Not sure what year the changes came about could have been years ago. Maybe the plastic is harder or defective who knows. The old ones I have were made in Finland so there old !
Yea a $1.88 at Consolidated Warehouse 1970 Youngstown, Ohio
Still one great lure ! An oldie but goodie ! Like me ! LOL............