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Rapala Scatter Rap Shad, 7cm Balsa, Treble Hooks
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- Item weight
- 7.08 g
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 7cm balsa topwater with a Scatter Lip that creates erratic side-to-side action to mimic fleeing baitfish.
A 7 cm Scatter Rap Shad in Yellow Perch, a floating shad-style crankbait that dives 5 to 8 feet when pulled. The Scatter Lip gives it an erratic, sweeping swim that suits anglers working shallow cover for largemouth bass. Changing retrieve speed shifts the wiggle from tight to wide, so it rewards anglers who like to vary their pull.
Best for
- Bass and panfish in shallow cover during active feeding periods
- Casting into schooling fish on the surface
- Trolling shallow flats and weed lines for trout
Skip if
- You fish deep structure; topwater lures work at the surface only
- You prefer subtle presentations in clear water with selective fish
Strengths
- Scatter Lip design produces erratic sweeping action that triggers strikes from reactive species
- Balsa construction allows natural floating and easy manipulation with rod tip
- Treble hooks and balsa durability handle repeated casts and impacts with structure
Trade-offs
- At 7cm and lightweight, casting distance is limited in wind
- Balsa absorbs water over time, gradually reducing buoyancy and changing action
- Topwater lures require active retrieves; passive approaches do not trigger the signature action
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Trout
- Panfish
- Crappie
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
Specifications
| Type | topwater lure |
|---|---|
| Dive depth | 5-8 ft |
| Body | Balsa |
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How deep and around what
It runs down to 8 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
- 8 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Rock
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow,Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Blue Back Herring, Helsinki Shad, Shad, Silver | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Perch, Yellow PerchThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Dark Brown Crawdad | 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 | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Scatter Rap Shad Lure, 2.7 in, Yellow Firetiger | Length:2.7 in | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:Yellow,Firetiger | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained and muddy water |
| Rapala Scatter Rap Shad Lure, 2.76 in, Hot Steel | Length:2.76 in | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:Hot Steel | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft) |
| Rapala Scatter Rap Shad Lure, 2.76 in, Purpledescent | Length:2.76 in | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:Purpledescent | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), muddy water |
| Rapala Scatter Rap Shad, 7cm Balsa, Treble Hooks | Length:2.76 in | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:Yellow Perch | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear 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
| Length | 2.76 in |
|---|---|
| Minimum diving depth | 5 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 8 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Lip | Round |
| Color | Yellow Perch |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 2.76 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 8 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Yellow Perch.
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