New Rapala Ripstop 09 Carbon product image (primary)
Studio product image of a minnow-style floating fishing lure with holographic silver scale finish, blue lateral stripe, yellow-green head accent, and two treble hooks; presented on a white background with catalog text and a specs table.

Rapala

New Rapala Ripstop 09 Carbon

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$10.41$14.88-30%
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The Rapala Ripstop 09 Carbon is a floating minnow-style hard plastic fishing lure (9 cm, 7 g) with a holographic silver finish, blue lateral stripe, and transparent diving lip generating a running depth of 0.9–1.2 m. It is designed for jerkbait presentations targeting bass and walleye in clear water, using its erratic stop-and-go action to trigger strikes. Features include two treble hooks with split rings, a raised molded eye, and a floating design; some users report that the plastic boot tail may break after limited use.

Category
Sporting Goods > Outdoor Recreation > Fishing > Fishing Tackle > Fishing Baits & Lures
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GTIN
022677293097
MPN
RAPALA-022677293097-NEWOVERSTOCK

Specifications

Rapala RipStop 09 Carbon fishing lure, new open box item.

Gender
unisex
Condition
new
Category
Sporting Goods > Outdoor Recreation > Fishing > Fishing Tackle > Fishing Baits & Lures

Image Analysis

3 images
New Rapala Ripstop 09 Carbon product image (primary)
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Studio product image of a minnow-style floating fishing lure with holographic silver scale finish, blue lateral stripe, yellow-green head accent, and two treble hooks; presented on a white background with catalog text and a specs table.

OCR: RIP STOP. Floating. RP59. Running Depth 0.9-1.2m. Body Length 9cm. Weight 7g. リップストップ
hard plastic lure bodyminnow profile shapedive lip at fronttwo treble hookssplit rings connecting hookspainted scale patternholographic silver finishblue lateral stripeyellow green head accentblack hook metal finishraised molded eyewhite studio backgroundproduct catalog layoutfloating label above imagetable with model and specs beneath imageJapanese descriptive text block
New Rapala Ripstop 09 Carbon product image 2
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Studio product image of a glossy minnow-shaped fishing lure with two treble hooks, a transparent diving lip, fish scale pattern and a red Rapala logo in the top left on a white background.

OCR: Rapala
plastic fishing lure bodytransparent plastic diving lipmetal treble hook (rear)metal treble hook (mid)metal split ringpainted fish scale patterngreen teal lateral body colorgold yellow tail accentsilver white bellyblack dorsal stripeprinted lure eyeglossy finishstudio white backgroundred Rapala logo top leftproduct studio shot
New Rapala Ripstop 09 Carbon - Kidsy
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Side-profile studio photo of a hard plastic fishing lure with holographic scale pattern, transparent diving lip, two metal treble hooks, and a gold-colored tail plate on a white background.

hard plastic bodyholographic scale pattern on flanktransparent plastic diving lipmetal treble hook frontmetal treble hook rearmetal split ring at rear hook attachmentgold colored metal tail platepainted fish eye with pupildark dorsal backgreen teal lateral gradientsilver reflective bellyside-mounted hook hangerstudio white backgroundside profile product shothigh-key lighting

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Customer Reviews

5

1 reviews · out of 5

Good experience

★★★★★Brian T

Item arrived just as described. Couldn’t be happier.

Reddit Insights

4 threads · r/Fishing_Gear, r/Fishing, r/bassfishing

Reddit users find the Rapala RipStop 09 Carbon to be a highly effective, unique jerkbait with a stop-on-a-dime action that excels in clear water and for schooling bass, though build quality concerns exist.

positive sentiment90% match

Overall sentiment is positive, with most users praising the action and fish-catching ability. Some durability issues and requests for more colors temper the enthusiasm slightly.

Themes

Unique action and stopping powerpositive
Effectiveness for bass and walleyepositive
Durability and build qualitymixed
Color selectionmixed

Use Cases

  • Targeting schooling bass in clear water
  • Walleye fishing with erratic cadence
  • Smallmouth bass in rivers

Watch Out For

mediumThe plastic boot tail can break off, rendering the lure ineffective.
lowLimited color selection compared to competitors.
lowRequires a hard jerk to achieve the signature stop-and-go action; light twitches may not trigger it.

Community Q&A

Is the RipStop 09 Carbon good for walleye?
Yes, users report success with walleye using twitching and pausing retrieves, especially in clear water.
How durable is the Rapala RipStop?
Mixed reports: some users had the boot tail break off quickly, while others haven't experienced issues.

Compared To

vs Megabass Vision 110

Some users prefer the RipStop over the Vision 110 for its price and unique action, noting it stops on a dime similarly.

Source Threads

  • User inquiry about using Rapala RipStops for walleye and smallmouth

    OP asks if Rapala RipStops work for walleye and smallmouth. Comments confirm they work well: 'I've caught walleye on them... just twitch twitch pause and they usually hit on the pause.' Another user: 'Great for smallmouth too.' Some caution about the boot tail breaking.

    r/Fishing_GearView thread →

  • Discussion comparing color options and price to Megabass

    Users discuss the new Carbon color: 'Looks incredible, need to get one.' Others compare to Megabass Vision 110, noting 'I'd rather buy 2 RipStops for the price of one Megabass.' One user's boot tail broke off: 'The little plastic tail broke on mine after 2 outings... now it's just a regular jerkbait.'

    r/Fishing_GearView thread →

  • First-time user catches multiple bass on RipStop

    OP tried the RipStop for the first time and caught several bass: 'I tried out the Rapala Ripstop for the first time today and I’m honestly blown away. The action is insane. Caught 6 bass in an hour.' Confirms the bait performs as advertised in clear water with schooling fish.

    r/FishingView thread →

  • General discussion on Rapala jerkbaits including RipStop

    OP asks about Rapala baits. One user replies: 'I have 8 ripstops... they flat out catch fish.' Another comments on color availability: 'Wish they made a black/silver in the 09.' A user notes durability: 'I've had a couple tails break but overall they hold up.'

    r/bassfishingView thread →