Rapala Scatter Rap Minnow Review: A Fish Magnet for Lake Trout and Landlocked Salmon

As a seasoned angler, I've had the pleasure of trying out various lures from different manufacturers. Recently, two other lures have suffered the same fate as mine - the wire held at the snap swivel and all three fish were netted. My first Scatter Rap pulled in 4 Large lake trout before a 26'er tore the hookwire from the belly of the lure. I use it mainly flatline trolling for springtime lake trout and landlocked salmon (also caught a lake trout off a down rigger at 90ft on my first attempt). The fish love it!

During the past two years since I began using the Scatter Rap, it has outperformed other lures about 8 to 1. However, emails to Rapala have gone unanswered. Despite this, I can confidently say that this lure is a fish magnet! It's best used as a trolling bait. As long as they stay together, these are walleye killers.

At $9 per lure, this can get very expensive. Unfortunately, on four of the five Scatter Raps I bought, the bills broke off after very little use. I'm not abusing this lure on rocks or other structure; it's just that open water trolling and the bills seem to 'disappear'. Despite these issues, I still highly recommend this lure for anyone looking to catch lake trout and landlocked salmon.

For those who are interested in learning more about how to work with Scatter Raps, I offer an underwater demo of the lures. In my experience, it's essential to master the technique of using these lures effectively.

The Rapala Scatter Rap Minnow is a highly effective lure for catching lake trout and landlocked salmon. While it may have some drawbacks, such as the tendency for the bills to break off after minimal use, I still highly recommend this lure for anyone looking to catch these species. With proper technique and care, this lure can be a game-changer on your next fishing trip.

Rapala scatter rap minnow review