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Rapala · Suspending Jerkbaits
Rapala Jointed Shad Rap 04, Craw
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Options
Color: Craw
- Item weight
- 0.01 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A plastic jointed lure with rhythmic rattles producing a distressed minnow signal, designed for suspending action.
The Craw Rapala Jointed Shad Rap 04 is a 1.5-inch suspending jerkbait with a rhythmic rattle and a quick-diving lip that reaches about 6 feet. Its jointed body and rattle chamber give it a sound and motion that suit anglers working shallow cover.
Best for
- Bass in shallow to medium cover
- Getting attention from reluctant fish
- Twitch-and-pause retrieves
Skip if
- You need a silent lure
- You fish open water without structure
Strengths
- Plastic construction is durable compared to balsa
- Jointed body creates exaggerated distressed minnow behavior
- Rhythmic rattles send clear distress signals
Trade-offs
- Plastic lure is heavier than balsa alternatives
- Loud rattles may spook cautious fish in clear water
- Jointed body requires some twitching for maximum action
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Walleye
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its craw or red pattern suits stained water.
- Clarity
- Stained
How deep and around what
It runs down to 6 ft, in the mid depth zone, along grass edges and rock.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 6 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Rock
What it imitates
Its craw or red pattern imitates crawfish.
- Crawfish
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Silver Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| CrawThis one | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Jointed Shad Rap 04, Craw | Lure weight:3/16 oz | Length:1.5 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Craw | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained water |
| Rapala Jointed Shad Rap 04, Firecraw | Lure weight:3/16 oz | Length:1.5 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Firecraw | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft) |
| Rapala Jointed Shad Rap 04 | Lure weight:3/16 oz | Length:1.5 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Silver Shad | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 3/16 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 1.5 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 6 ft |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Craw |
| Color family | Craw and red |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/16 oz.
How long is it?
It is 1.5 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 6 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a suspending lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Craw.
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