Rapala · Suspending Jerkbaits
Rapala Minnow Shadow Wrap SDR, 3 in, 13 g
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- Item weight
- 13 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 3 in slow-sinking jerkbait that kicks almost 180 degrees for maximum action in the strike zone.
The Rapala Shadow Rap 11 in Moss Back Shiner is an 11 cm, 13 gram lure that sinks slowly and works between 2 and 4 feet deep. Its body swings sharply from side to side on each twitch and can turn about 180 degrees between rod-tip snaps, giving bass a lively target. A few quick snaps after the cast help it reach running depth, and a jerk-jerk-pause retrieve keeps it in the strike zone.
Best for
- Working the 2-4 foot zone with pause and jerk technique
- Clear water where flash and action attract fish
- Aggressive strikes from shallow-water bass
Skip if
- You need to fish deeper
- You want a steady-retrieve lure
Strengths
- Extreme 180 degree kicking action triggers strikes
- Slow-sinking design keeps lure in strike zone longer
Trade-offs
- Requires technique to fish effectively
- Kicking action can spook fish in clear water
- Slow sink requires active angler work
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | jerkbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 13 g |
| Depth | 2-4 ft |
| Action | 180 degree kicking side to side |
| Sink rate | Slow-sinking on pause |
| Hook | VMC black nickel |
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How deep and around what
It runs to 4 ft, in the shallow zone, over grass and around wood.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft) (this product)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 4 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Moss Back Shiner, SilverThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Albino Shiner, Bone | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Olive Green Lure | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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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 Minnow Shadow Wrap SDR, 3 in, 13 g | Lure weight:0.459 oz | Length:4.33 in | Maximum diving depth:4 ft | Color:Moss Back Shiner | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear and stained water |
| Rapala Shadow Rap 11 Minnow, Purpledescent | Lure weight:0.459 oz | Length:4.33 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Multi,Purpledescent | Suits:— |
| Rapala Shadow Rap 11 Minnow, Olive Green | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Maximum diving depth:4 ft | Color:Olive Green Lure | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear water |
| Rapala Shadow Rap 11 Minnow, Clown | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Clown | Suits:— |
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 | 0.459 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.33 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 2 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Buoyancy | Slow sinking |
| Color | Moss Back Shiner |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 0.459 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4.33 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 4 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a slow sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Moss Back Shiner.
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