About this piece
The Palms Rapid 45S revives the legendary Balsa Rapid, originally released in 1995, as a featherweight sinking minnow tailored for stream trout. This 35th-anniversary reissue keeps the original twitch-and-drift concept, using a modern plastic body and thin circuit board lip for precise near-surface control. Lightweight at 2.3g, it excels at provoking reaction bites from wary trout in clear, shallow streams.
Key features
- Thin, high-strength circuit board lip reduces steady-retrieve action while responding instantly to rod input.
- Rear-centered tungsten weight ensures stable casting, smooth tail-first sinking, and perfect balance.
- Faithful 35th-anniversary reissue of the classic Balsa Rapid design in durable plastic.
- Featherweight sinking body (2.3g) allows subtle presentations just below the surface.
Best for
- Stream trout fishing in clear, shallow waters.
- Anglers who favor twitching and drifting techniques over constant reeling.
- Targeting pressured or wary trout that require a stealthy, natural approach.
