Tackle Week 2017: 10 must-have new lures for Canadian anglers

Best new hard-bodied rip jig

FLAT JIG

A hot trend among walleye anglers has been to fish Rapala’s revered ice lure, the Jigging Rap, during the open-water season, either by casting it out and snapping it back to the boat or by rip-jigging it while trolling a contour. Now Rapala has introduced a shorter, wider and 80 per cent heavier lure designed specifically for the open water. Available in 10 colours and two sizes, the Flat Jig should be a killer in deep water and heavy current when you need to control your lure without letting out too much line.

Rapala Canada, (905) 571-3001; www.rapala.ca