The ultimate reaction bite for fall walleye (Rapala Jigging Raps)

It’s Jigging Rap SZN! The ultimate reaction bite, and in my opinion one of the most satisfying (and efficient) ways to catch a walleye. Of course they bite it all year long...but things have gotten extra silly since water temps have dipped into the upper-50s.
This video breaks down the locations I’m finding walleyes at right now in central MN, a rundown of my Jigging Rap setup and cadences for fall walleyes. Hope you enjoy!
Drop a comment below and let me know what you think. 👊 Thx SO much for watching!
- Brett McComas
GEAR USED:
‣ #7 and #9 Rapala Jigging Raps:
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‣ #6 VMC Bladed Hybrid Treble:
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‣ 10-lb Sufix Advance Mono (main line):
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‣ 12-lb Sufix Advance Fluoro (leader):
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‣ #0 VMC Crankbait Snap:
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‣ #10 VMC Rolling Swivel:
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‣ 2B Genesis (2B-S71M-F):
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‣ Abu Garcia Revo Rocket (size-30):
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‣ Striker Renegade Pullover:
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‣ FishUSA Flexfit Trucker Hat:
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‣ Amped Outdoors lithium batteries:
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I recently upgraded my boat batteries to lithium! Will try to do a walk-thru video soon....
I went with Amped Outdoors' 36V 100Ah trolling motor lithium battery system (which is two 36V 50Ah LiFePO4 batteries in parallel). I was able to shave off roughly 70 pounds 😳 by running those 2 lithiums vs 3 lead batteries, and of course get some amazing run times:
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Which also freed up an extra battery slot in my boat, so I was able to plug in this 100Ah beast (only weighs 24 lbs 8 oz) to exclusively run all of my electronics - fer dayzzzz 🔋 - instead of running them off of my cranking battery:
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‣ Humminbird’s One-Boat Network App (mapping on screen):
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[@Superkuh2]

Jigging raps catch everything. Fish. Nets. Fingers. Cords. Floors. Chairs. A jigging rap could hook god itself should it exist. By far the most dangerous lure I've ever fished with.

[@bruceostermann8966]

I respectfully disagree on mono. I won't go back. I use a medium light with braid and feel I hook more fish with braid. I use different brands of glide baits for different drop rates. Yesterday they wanted Shadow raps. I don't feel I lose that many fish. The medium light rod is my shock absorber. Plastics on a heavy glide head can be killer too. Fished just the same. Great video!!!

[@nchec326]

Awesome video Brett! Definitely becoming one of my favorite educational subscriptions since tom went to the walleye now app.

[@tjsguideservice]

I ❤ Jigging Raps! Nice video, Brett!

[@TargetWalleye]

Thanks TJ! 👊

[@billsutorius2753]

Great video my friend 👍🎣🇺🇸

[@TargetWalleye]

Thanks Bill!

[@bobosterday3350]

Great video young man!

[@TargetWalleye]

I appreciate that!

[@Moondog9322]

Awesome stuff! Educational, informative, and entertaining. I've been using a Cumings red, white, and blue net.....has a white hoop, making it easier to see to see the hooks, IMO.

[@TargetWalleye]

Thanks man! I've seen those red, white and blue nets a couple times now. They look cool. What the net material like? Nylon-y, or fabric-y, or rubber-y hahaha.

[@Moondog9322]

@@TargetWalleye It's rubber....not terribly heavy. I'm seeing more and more walleye boats with them. Cumings is nice to work with, too, even though they're in Michigan. lol

[@TargetWalleye]

@@Moondog9322 hahahahah! Thanks man!

[@paulhorwath579]

Good one i find it hard to catch walleye any other time than now on jigging raps best water temp seems to be around 53 for me

[@TargetWalleye]

Most of the year it depends on the day and the mood of the fish, but definitely seem like waaaaay more get the right attitude once that water temp is in the mid-50s or so. Hope you have a great fall!

[@walleyeca]

I love my RS NET!! I use jiggin raps all the time , remove from net easily , double dipped and 1 coat of clear coat !!

[@TargetWalleye]

Awesome to hear, thanks

[@ronmacdougall9612]

Good video.I’m trying to get into jigging,it is something I never did.

[@TargetWalleye]

Thank you! It's a fun way to attack them. Like anything you've got tot play around with it - some days they don't want the super-aggressive stuff, then the next it's all they want!

[@terryschake9440]

KastKing Brutus fishing net is light weight extendable and foldable with a silicone net. extends to 75"

[@billshumaker5695]

I use the plastics nets from janns net craft. Super light and raps unhook easly

[@TargetWalleye]

Thanks!

[@MrRyanroos]

Another great video! Its that time of year for gloves, i hate wearing them, but those look comfortable. Are they wool? Thanks.

[@TargetWalleye]

Thank you! Yup, I love rocking the fingerless wool gloves until temps get cold enough I'm worried about frostbite on the tips lol.

[@robertberry8628]

Fishermen watch these videos to learn something, so keep talking. Sprinkle in a fish catch now and then to keep us wanting more. Keep up the good work!

[@TargetWalleye]

Thanks so much! I agree, it drives me nuts when people don't include the specifics or any details in the videos. Stuff as basic as depth, type of structure, time of year...so we can try to duplicate in our own area. 👊

[@308Fishing]

Just when I think I don't need another hoodie. STYLE! Getting me one of them. Brett you ever think of a modeling career? 😆

[@TargetWalleye]

Hahahahaha! I freakin' love that thing. And it's not always easy to find stuff that makes this plus-sized model look good 😅

[@308Fishing]

@@TargetWalleye Bro who you kidding?! You modeling on them Premier Pontoons and all sorts of stuff! 😆 Making the rest of us look bad! 🤣

[@TargetWalleye]

@@308Fishing 😂😂😂🙌

[@bdbdwd]

@bdbdwd 23 hours ago Just picked up a St Croix Legend Tournament 7ft MF 5/16 -7/8 . I have been pretty much a Shimano guy Sustains and Stradics . Reading up on the Abu Revo Rocket has my interest . After watching you fish with your set up i wonder if you are satisfied with the Abu Rocket ? With the 7.6 to 1 gear ratio makes me suspect of the durability ? No one else makes a spinner that fast . Also a Japan version is available all black . I own several Vanfords from Japan they have the shallow spool not available in the US . Couldn't find much info on the Japan Rocket but seems it comes with shallow spool and a different handle . For jigging rap series typically not making very long cast so no need for a deep spool . Appreciate your thoughts , Thanks Don

[@scottrouwhorst881]

Nice

[@TargetWalleye]

Thanks Scott 👊

[@nealbearman2296]

I got a shallow rubber net, four foot handle that we call The Wok, that i bought years ago, can't remember where or when. I can't find it online. But, it's perfect...and i have to keep an eye on it or I'm afraid I'll leave in Canada, it's perfect for caring fish up to the boat house for cleaning and might be left behind. I'll keep looking.

[@TargetWalleye]

Nice! I love hearing about other people's finds and the stuff that works so well it sticks with you forever.

[@walleyeca]

Tell me more on that jiggin rap box please

[@TargetWalleye]

It's made by "FishMore Company" 👍 only box I have tried from there lineup so far but I love it for my go-to sizes and colors.

[@tuiflies5869]

I keep a second, smaller sized thick rubber net just for walleye and smaller lakers.

[@TargetWalleye]

Good idea. I cannot stand the tangles when there's another fish down there and waiting lol.

[@trevorwimberly4386]

Hey Brett, What size mono are you using for jigging raps? I have a similar rod that I plan on switching from braid to mono soon.

[@308Fishing]

He said at about 5:50 he uses 10# suffix advanced mono.

[@TargetWalleye]

Yessir I love 10-lb Sufix Advance Mono 👊

[@karenwatson3352]

Are you not using your Fin Gear FFS transducer pole anymore? Love mine.

[@TargetWalleye]

Yup! I love it. I run that in the back of the boat on an ice bundle as I have a transducer mounted on my trolling for up front now too.

[@TysonEdwardsFishing]

How would you target them without ffs? I don't have that

[@neilrippey1344]

Have you tried using Jigging Raps in a river system? I'd be interested to get your take on that. It seems we have so many trees and other things to snag on for them to be real productive around here.

[@TargetWalleye]

I only fish rivers a handful of times a year, so far from an expert. I've caught some fish on Jigging Raps, but I've had way more success using Rippin' Raps. Jigging Raps are silent, it's more of a visual bite unless you're hovering it right in front of them. Rippin' Raps give off a ton of vibration and sound with their rattle chambers, so it's easier for fish to track them down in rivers and water that isn't as clear. Blade baits can also be REALLY good in river systems, especially in colder water.

[@patrickethier6190]

Are you tying directly to the jig or using a snap swivel?

[@TargetWalleye]

I always run a #0 VMC Crankbait Snap on my Jigging Raps 👍. And a short fluorocarbon leader with a tiny #10 VMC Rolling Swivel up above for line twist.

[@bruno12746]

Boys get on the blade baits!

[@TargetWalleye]

Especially when the water temps drop a few more degrees 🤫

[@RelevantOutdoors]

Ranger brand rubber nets light aluminum handle decent rubber netting

[@TargetWalleye]

Sweet thx

[@tobinlakeguideservices]

I obviously missed it . What is that box you had your baits in ? Thanks

[@308Fishing]

Those are the Fishmore boxes.

[@shadrap1000]

Another great lesson thanks ,, someone asked are u using a barrel swivel up above ??

[@TargetWalleye]

It's made by "FishMore Company" 👍 only box I have tried from there lineup so far but I love it for my go-to sizes and colors.

[@TargetWalleye]

@@shadrap1000 I always run a small #10 VMC Rolling Swivel up above for line twist. And then a short fluorocarbon leader to a #0 VMC Crankbait Snap for swapping colors and sizes.

[@morganholland1354]

I would much rather lift 14 lbs every time I catch a fish than digging my jigging raps out of nets every time I catch a fish.

[@jasonerickson947]

They are running from jigging raps where I'm at. Caught a 30 and a 32 1/2 on a ned rig slooow. I think the fish are seeing too many jigging raps.

[@TargetWalleye]

I definitely have days where they run from them. But then the next day they run TO them. I always play with it to try and read the mood of the fish because it's hard to pin down what kind of a day it is. But this time of year more and more seem to have the right kind of attitude. All that being said it's tough to beat a Ned Rig all year-round! 👊

[@tomweaver4908]

What mapping software is that? Doesn’t look like Lakemaster. Thanks Brett , really enjoy your videos….

[@TargetWalleye]

@@tomweaver4908 It's a screen recording from Humminbird’s One-Boat Network phone app with LakeMaster maps.

[@daleburke3679]

These walleye in Tennessee is totally different in the fall ,,,,you can't get up with them they leve the humps and the points,,,,,I thank they Suspend after the bait

[@TargetWalleye]

A whole new world over there! But yes I could see that, we have a ton that do that around here as well. Nomads that are tough to track down because they're just roaming and following bait that's not relating to anything.

[@xCruZChaos]

I just don’t understand how you and Boley catch fish that consistently on raps with water temps in the upper 50s, especially in shallow. They seem to not want anything to do with them once water temps get below 65 up here (Sask). I’ve tried and tried, but they don’t hit them anymore once it cools.

[@erics667]

I’ve heard vertically fishing them works better in Canada.

[@xCruZChaos]

@@erics667 it is definitely more of a vertical bite here, but it’s pretty tough to fish raps vertically when the fish are shallow. You have to pitch to them at that point.

[@TargetWalleye]

I think it's good for you Sask crowd to experience some tough fishing once in a while 😂😂😂 because all I ever see are these crazy 30" to 33" SK freaks posted all the time and here I'm pumped to just catch a few 15-18" fish hahahaha. It's super interesting tho how bites are similar in some areas and way different in other, despite similar conditions.

[@dankrupp321]

Definitely dont want to watch you catch 37 fish. You hit on the head, at least for me. I watch for the information to become a better angler. You've definitely have done that Brett. Keep up the informative videos. Much appreciated , thanks.

[@TargetWalleye]

Thanks much! 👊