Rapala Crush City Freeloader 4.25" Soft Plastic Lure

Designed to tempt Aussie bass and yellowbelly with a natural shad profile and ultra-responsive tail movement.

The Rapala Crush City Freeloader 4.25" is a finesse-style soft plastic engineered for situations where subtlety and precision seal the deal. Ideal for estuaries, dams and river systems, this downsized baitfish imitation excels when fish are pressured, hesitant or feeding on small shad and juvenile bait.

Its flat-sided body and ribbed pin tail create a tight, quivering vibration that activates with the slightest rod movement, making it perfect for hover-strolling, sonar-assisted presentations or slow rolling through suspended schools. Infused with scent, salt and visual flake, this lure offers a balanced, highly natural appeal that gets attention even in tough conditions.

Whether you're targeting bass, golden perch, flathead or smaller impoundment barra, the 4.25" Freeloader offers accuracy, finesse and irresistible lifelike action. Perfect your presentation and convert more lookers into biters.

Product Features

• Compact Shad Profile – Matches smaller baitfish for pressured or finicky predators.
• Ribbed Pin Tail Design – Delivers constant micro-vibration even with minimal rod input.
• Scented & Salt-Infused Body – Encourages fish to hold on longer for solid hooksets.
• Flat-Sided Construction – Produces a tight quiver ideal for hover strolling or vertical sonar fishing.
• Versatile Rigging Options – Fish it standalone or as a trailer on spinnerbaits and chatter-style lures.

Product Information

Length: 4.25"
Scented: Yes
Qty Per Pack: 6
Primary Use: Hover strolling, finesse presentations, baitfish imitation
Target Species: Bass, yellowbelly, flathead, estuary perch, sooty grunter
Recommended Environments: Rivers, impoundments, estuaries

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 4.25" size good for finesse bass fishing?
Yes. Its smaller profile and subtle action perfectly match the forage bass feed on in pressured or clear-water situations.

What jigheads pair best with this size?
A VMC Grip-R Jighead is ideal for hover strolling, vertical fishing or slow swimming presentations.

Can it be used as a trailer?
Absolutely. It is a fantastic trailer for spinnerbaits and finesse chatter-style lures.

Does the scented formula make a difference?
Yes. The scent and salt blend helps fish commit more confidently, increasing hook-up rates.