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Rapala Scatter Rap Shad Lure, 2.76 in, Purpledescent
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- Item weight
- 9.07 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 Purpledescent, a floating crankbait that dives 5 to 8 feet. The Scatter Lip gives it an erratic, evasive swimming action, and it is built as a warm-water crankbait for largemouth bass. Changing retrieve speed changes its wiggle and wobble, so anglers can experiment to find the pace that suits the water.
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
When and where to fish it
Its dark pattern shows as a silhouette in muddy water and at night.
- Clarity
- Muddy
- Light
- Low light
- Night
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 Perch | 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 |
| Color | Purpledescent |
| Color family | Dark |
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 Purpledescent.
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