Talk:Rapala

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Rapala Tournament Fishing needs an article. --209.247.5.75 00:15, 24 March 2007 (UTC)

-Added WP Fishing Project template, rated initial class as stub and importance low for creating the template. Laughing Vulcan Laugh w/ Me   or Logical Entries 17:58, 2 June 2007 (UTC)

More work
Wanted to know what pictures I was actually allowed to add here, also wants to modify some external links.

Do you think its necessary for the mention of the Giant Rapala 6 ft lure? Cheers,

User:Shadowblade08 (talk) 20:58, 20 September 2020 (UTC)


 * OK, I guess that "Do you think its necessary for the mention of the Giant Rapala 6 ft lure?" was a little pointless, though I doc think it could be helpful to put all those lure titles on bullet points or something? Cheers, User:Shadowblade08 (talk) 21:02, 20 September 2020 (UTC)

Did I find an Error?
When it talks about the Rapala Giant 6ft lure, why was it listed under the "tools"? Quote, "'...and various fishing tools as well as the Rapala Giant 6 foot Lure.'" Cheers,User:Shadowblade08 (talk) 23:48, 20 September 2020 (UTC)
 * Honestly, the long list of lures, with no detail about any, is not really encyclopedic and should provably be removed. DES (talk)DESiegel Contribs 00:33, 21 September 2020 (UTC)

Added bullet points
I took the long list of stuff and edited it to be only 5 on the list, with the words afterwords "And More..." I also added bullet-points as well. I hope that it was helpful, but if it wasn't, feel free to delete my changes. User:Shadowblade08 (talk) 18:05, 21 September 2020 (UTC)

Is it necessary?
I wondered if it was needed when (Quote) "*1962 – Life publishes article on Rapala. The issue it appeared featured a retrospective on the recently deceased Marilyn Monroe and proved to have the highest circulation in the magazine's history. As such, Rapala's article gave it enough exposure for it to receive two million orders for lures, overwhelming its company staff of two." they talk about the "...Recently deceased Marilyn Monroe..." and I can't see why its there, or even what its purpose is. Should I remove it? Cheers, User:Shadowblade08 (talk) 01:30, 21 September 2020 (UTC)
 * The context is necessary, and I have restored it. Removing the fact that the issue had an unprecedented circulation would leave the reader with no explanation for why the number of orders was unexpectedly high. And removing the reason why the circulation was the highest ever makes it seem like a random event. Without the context, the entry might as well be removed entirely. --bonadea contributions talk 19:14, 21 September 2020 (UTC)
 * OK, sounds good, Bonadea I guess that makes sense, and I was just looking at it from a different angle. (What does Marilyn Monroe have to do with a Rapala fishing lure anyway?) Cheers, Shadowblade08 (talk) 01:27, 25 September 2020 (UTC)

Also...
I added the photo (captioned "Many Rapala Fishing lures") and wondered if that violated any copyrights... remove it if necessary. Cheers, User:Shadowblade08 (talk) 01:34, 21 September 2020 (UTC)
 * Any image you find that is already on Commons, is fair game and "copyright free" for use on WP, and elsewhere. With this particular photo, it was submitted to Commons by the photographer, thereby releasing it for use. So, it is just fine! See WP:IMAGE, first paragraph. (The heavy-weight technical info is at WP:IUP, if you want to know more.)  Tribe of Tiger Let's Purrfect!  20:36, 23 September 2020 (UTC)

Working to improve article
This article was very thin so I figure I would see what I could dig up and add to it. I tend to add extra sources when I can, as a way for other editors to read what I have found and perhaps be able to find something else to expand from. I not a fan of the bullet point timeline and list of lures, but am not sure how to change those. Please feel free to work them into article format where you see fit so we can make this article look less like a bullet point list of products and highlights and more encyclopedic. DrGvago (talk) 17:29, 21 February 2021 (UTC)

Potential sources
Adding this as a repository for potential sources. Typically ones I have only skimmed or have not figured out how they might fit into the article, or if not considered RS they may lead to ideas (such as video game on iOS). Feel free to add to this list. DrGvago (talk) 17:49, 21 February 2021 (UTC)
 * http://www.floridasportsman.com/2017/06/26/rapalas-new-inventions/
 * https://www.startribune.com/anderson-like-fish-ostrom-bit-hard-on-rapala/160125325/
 * https://www.toledoblade.com/MattMarkey/2016/12/25/Iconic-fishing-lure-had-very-simple-beginning-Word-Rapala-is-part-of-international-language-of-fishermen/stories/20161225047
 * https://www.startribune.com/rapala-hooks-big-lake-maker-of-ice-augers/139136119/
 * https://www.fieldandstream.com/story/fishing/best-lures-for-summer-river-smallmouths/
 * https://www.fishingworld.com.au/new-products/rapala-ripstop-deep
 * https://www.louisianasportsman.com/fishing/bass-fishing/rapala-shadow-rap/
 * https://www.fishingworld.com.au/new-products/rapala-bc400-baitcaster-reel
 * https://www.outdoorlife.com/story/fishing/the-tokyo-rig-is-taking-the-bass-world-by-storm/
 * https://www.iphonefaq.org/archives/975112
 * https://www.startribune.com/rapala-lands-deal-with-otter-outdoors/155543845/
 * https://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/10/magazine/who-made-that-fishing-lure.html
 * https://www.outdoorlife.com/best-baits-15-hottest-lures-panfish/
 * https://www.sportfishingmag.com/guide-to-lip-grippers/
 * https://www.fishingworld.com.au/news/costa-announce-new-deal-with-rapala-for-2016
 * https://www.outdoorlife.com/10-great-ice-fishing-lures-for-walleye-and-perch/
 * https://www.fieldandstream.com/articles/fishing/2013/08/are-uv-lures-fish-catchers-or-just-groovy-gimmick/
 * https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/rapala-making-new-ground-in-lures/3629440/
 * https://www.fieldandstream.com/photos/gallery/fishing/bass/2006/04/50-greatest-lures-all-time/
 * https://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/gone-fishin/2013/10/rapala-jigging-rap-icefishing-lure-lethal-open-water-walleyes/
 * https://metro.co.uk/2018/09/19/fishing-sim-world-review-no-plaice-for-a-casual-gamer-7958106/
 * http://www.fishingworld.com.au/news/return-of-the-spotted-dog