If you thought everything in the world of topwaters (surface lures) had already been invented, ClapTail 110 will make you think again. This is not just another prop lure. It's the result of Jacob Wheeler's two-year garage experiments — a "Frankenstein" from the fishing world that turned into one of the most high-tech tools for catching large bass and pike.

  1. Secret of the "Clapping" Sound The main innovation of ClapTail is its acoustics. Instead of the usual buzzing or gurgling, this lure literally applauds.
    • Metal on Metal: During retrieve, the metal propeller and rear blade constantly collide. This creates a unique two-tone "clapping" sound that predators hear from huge distances.
    • Individual Selection: Wheeler went through dozens of blade prototypes to achieve exactly the resonance that forces fish to surface from deep cover.
  2. Engineering Power and Rigging ClapTail 110 is a heavyweight among surface lures, and it's done intentionally.
    • Weight 7/8 oz (about 25 g): At 110 mm length, such weight ensures not only phenomenal casting distance but also proper posture. The lure pauses in water tail down. On a jerk, this position creates additional resistance, making blades spin faster and "clap" more aggressively.
    • Stabilization: A small keel (fin) in the lower body guarantees the lure won't tip sideways even at high retrieve speed. This allows precise fishing "windows" in grass and shore pockets.
    • Rotating Hook Hanger: The front hook ring rotates 360 degrees. This deprives fish of leverage during fight, reducing escape chances to zero.
  3. Battle Coloring In 2026 ClapTail is available in 8 custom colorways covering any lighting conditions:
    • For Clear Water: Pure Chrome, Matte Shad, True Gill.
    • For Murky Water and Cloudy Weather: Okie Bone, Broken Bone, Green Gizzard Shad.
    • For Twilight: Night Aurora, Black Back Shad.

Technical Specifications

  • Type: Topwater (Prop Bait)
  • Length: 110 mm (4.33")
  • Weight: 25 g (7/8 oz)
  • Hooks: Two VMC No. 3 Hybrid Treble hybrids
  • MSRP: $18.99 – $21.99 (depending on retailer)

Conclusion Rapala CrushCity ClapTail 110 is a lure for those who love spectacular fishing. It combines old-school "prop-bait" idea with modern engineering and acoustics. As Wheeler himself says: "The fish applauds this lure even before you pull it out".