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The Rapala Magnum Xplode is a premium saltwater popper engineered to trigger explosive surface strikes from tuna, yellowtail, and other pelagic predators. Built with Rapala’s legendary craftsmanship, this hard-bodied topwater lure delivers the perfect combination of splash, bubble trail, and erratic action that drives gamefish into a feeding frenzy.

When apex predators are crashing bait on the surface, nothing matches the visual and acoustic triggers of the Magnum Xplode. Its oversized cupped face erupts with a thunderous splash and a churning bubble trail that tuna, yellowtail, and dorado simply cannot resist turning follows into explosive hookups cast after cast.

Key Features:

• Oversized Cupped Face: Creates maximum surface disturbance and bubble trail for explosive topwater action.
• Through-Wire Construction: Built for battling trophy-class saltwater species without failure under extreme pressure.
• Premium VMC Saltwater Hooks: Superior hooksets and corrosion resistance for long-term saltwater durability.
• Weighted Tail Design: Long, accurate casts in windy offshore conditions.
• Clear Translucent Finish: Mimics baitfish and triggers reaction strikes from wary pelagics.
• Rapala Legendary Craftsmanship: Trusted by serious saltwater anglers worldwide.

Performance Advantages:

• Maximum Surface Disturbance: Oversized cupped face for explosive splash
• Churning Bubble Trail: Irresistible visual trigger for pelagic predators
• Trophy-Class Durability: Through-wire construction handles big fish
• Corrosion Resistant: VMC saltwater-grade hooks for offshore use
• Long-Distance Casting: Weighted tail for windy offshore conditions
• Baitfish Imitation: Clear translucent finish triggers reaction strikes
• Erratic Action: Drives gamefish into a feeding frenzy

Ideal Applications:

• Tuna fishing (offshore)
• Yellowtail fishing (kelp beds)
• Dorado / Mahi-Mahi fishing
• Giant Trevally (GT) fishing
• Pelagic surface feeding situations
• Offshore popping
• Bait school situations

Recommended Techniques:

• Aggressive popping retrieve
• Walk-the-dog surface presentation
• Pause-and-pop retrieve
• Long-distance casting to feeding fish
• Working kelp edges for yellowtail

Specifications:

When you need a saltwater popper with oversized cupped face for maximum surface disturbance and bubble trail, through-wire construction for trophy-class saltwater species, premium VMC saltwater-grade hooks for superior hooksets and corrosion resistance, weighted tail design for long accurate casts in windy conditions, clear translucent finish that mimics baitfish and triggers reaction strikes, and Rapala’s legendary craftsmanship trusted by serious saltwater anglers worldwide, the Rapala Magnum Xplode Saltwater Popper is the choice of serious offshore tuna, yellowtail, dorado, and GT anglers.

Note: 130mm / 2.8 oz. Through-wire construction. VMC saltwater hooks. Weighted tail. Clear translucent finish. Perfect for tuna, yellowtail, dorado, and GT. Experience the thrill of apex predators exploding on your lure.