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Rapala · Stickbaits & Minnows
Rapala Shad Rap 07 Crankbait, 2 3/4 in, 5/16 oz, Shad
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Quick take
Hand-tuned balsa crankbait with a wounded minnow action that runs 5 to 11 feet on both casting and trolling retrieves.
Best for
- Multi-species trolling in lakes
- Casting to mid-depth structure
- Proven presentation for pike and walleye
Skip if
- You need topwater action
- You fish very shallow or very deep water
Strengths
- Balsa construction provides natural action and responsive movement
- Wounded minnow action triggers reflex strikes
- Versatile depth range covers multiple fishing zones
Trade-offs
- Balsa material is fragile and cracks easily on impact
- Tight wobble may miss strikes in clear water from picky fish
- Depth achieved depends heavily on line weight and lure weight
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
Facts
| Lure weight | 5/16 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.75 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 5 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 11 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Lip | Round |
| Color | Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass, Walleye and Pike & musky |
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 Shad Rap 07 Crankbait, 2 3/4 in, 5/16 oz, Shad | Lure weight:5/16 oz | Length:2.75 in | Maximum diving depth:11 ft | Color:Shad | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Rapala Shad Rap 07 Crankbait, 2.75 in, 5/16 oz, Silver | Lure weight:5/16 oz | Length:2.75 in | Maximum diving depth:11 ft | Color:Silver | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 5/16 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.75 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 11 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Shad.
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
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 down to 11 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
- 11 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Rock
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Tiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Shad, SilverThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Blue Gill, Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Crawdad | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Blue Copper Flash | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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.
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