Rapala · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Rapala Jointed Shad Rap 05 Crankbait, 2 in, Shad
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- Item weight
- 8 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A small 2-inch jointed crankbait with internal rattles and a tight wobble that creates distressed minnow signals.
This Shad-colored Jointed Shad Rap 05 is a 2-inch, 1/4 oz plastic crankbait that suspends. It runs 6 to 13 feet deep and carries No. 6 hooks. It suits anglers who want a lure that stays at depth through pauses in the retrieve.
Best for
- Retrieving through shallow to medium depth structure
- Drawing reaction strikes from aggressive bass and pike
- Situations where loud, erratic action triggers feeding behavior
Skip if
- You need a larger profile for deeper or faster water
- You prefer silent lures that do not spook wary fish
Strengths
- Internal rattles send out a distressed minnow signal
- Jointed body creates an exaggerated wobble and darting motion
- 1/4 oz weight is efficient to cast on medium spinning rigs
Trade-offs
- Running depth of 6 to 13 feet limits deep water applications
- Tight wobble requires steady retrieve; may not work with erratic retrieves
- Small size means limited capability on very large species
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
What can I catch with this?
At 1/4 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, crappie and trout.
- Bass
- Trout
- Crappie
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How deep and around what
At 1/4 oz it runs down to 13 ft, in the deep zone, along drop-offs, rock and open water.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft) (this product)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 13 ft
- Depth zone
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Rock
- Drop-offs
What you need with it
A 1/4 oz crankbait is usually fished with a spinning rod, a spinning reel and 6 to 10 lb line.
- Spinning rodsA medium-light rod with a moderate action casts a light lure and keeps small hooks pinned.
- Spinning reelsA spinning reel handles light line without backlash.
- Monofilament lineStretches, which keeps the hooks pinned; 6 to 10 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 1/4 oz lure pairs with a medium-light or medium rod with a moderate action and with 6 to 10 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium light or medium |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/8 to 1/2 oz |
| Line test | 6 to 10 lb |
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Black, Glow Pink Squirrel, Pink Tiger UV | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Bleeding Blue Shad, Bleeding Original Shad, Blue Shad, Shad, Silver ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Bleeding Hot Olive, Bleeding Olive Flash, Gilded Minnow, Green Tiger UV, Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Brown Crawdad, Crawdad, Fire Crawdad, Red Crawdad, Redfire Crawdad | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black Wonderbread | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the depth you need to reach, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Hook size | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Jointed Shad Rap 05, 2 in, 1/4 oz, Red Crawdad | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:2 in | Hook size:No. 6 | Color:Red Crawdad | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), stained water, bass, trout, walleye, pike & musky and crappie |
| Rapala Jointed Shad Rap 05 Crankbait, 2 in, Shad | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:2 in | Hook size:No. 6 | Color:Shad | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), clear and stained water, bass, trout and crappie |
| Rapala Jointed Shad Rap 05 Crankbait, 2 in | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:2 in | Hook size:No. 6 | Color:Silver Shad | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), clear and stained water, bass, trout and crappie |
About this type
A crankbait is a hard-bodied lure that wobbles on a steady retrieve; most have a lip that sets how deep they run.
On a lipped bait, a bigger or steeper lip usually sends it deeper.
Most lipped crankbaits float at rest and dive when reeled, so a pause lets the lure back up and away from a snag.
Compared with Jerkbaits: A jerkbait is worked with twitches and pauses and often suspends or floats; a crankbait is reeled.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 6 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 13 ft |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Hook size | No. 6 |
| Color | Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 13 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a suspending lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Shad.
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