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Rapala · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Rapala Shad Rap 09 Crankbait, 3.5 inches, 9/16 oz, Firetiger
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- Item weight
- 0.01 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 0.39 x 0.39 x 0.39 inches
Quick take
A 3.5-inch balsa crankbait with a natural baitfish profile, hand-tuned at the factory and effective from ultra-slow to fast retrieves.
The 3.5-inch Rapala Shad Rap in Firetiger runs between 8 and 15 feet, so one lure covers a wide band of depths for bass in lakes and rivers. Its balsa body and natural baitfish profile give it a classic look, and its long diving lip sets the depth as it is retrieved.
Best for
- Bass fishing in lakes and reservoirs
- Trolling along structure at 8 to 15 feet deep
- Anglers who want a proven, balanced lure ready to fish
Skip if
- You need a lure that tracks in heavy weeds
- You fish deep structure; this model's 15-foot depth limit may not reach target depths
Strengths
- Balsa construction gives natural movement and buoyancy
- Hand-tuned and tank-tested at the factory for consistent action
- Works equally well on a slow, controlled retrieve or at full speed
Trade-offs
- Balsa is more fragile than hard plastic and dings easily
- Treble hooks snag readily in weeds and thick wood
- VMC black nickel hooks perform well but may rust if not dried after freshwater use
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Trout
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
Specifications
| Type | crankbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.5 in |
| Weight | 9/16 oz |
| Running depth | 8 to 15 ft |
| Material | Balsa wood |
| Hooks | Two #3 treble |
Facts
| Length | 3.5 in |
|---|---|
| Minimum diving depth | 8 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 15 ft |
| Lip | Long |
| Pack count | 1 |
| Color | Firetiger |
| Color family | Firetiger |
Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the depth you need to reach, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Shad Rap 09 Crankbait, 3.5 inches, 9/16 oz, Firetiger | Length:3.5 in | Maximum diving depth:15 ft | Color:Firetiger | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Rapala Shad Rap SR9 | Length:3.5 in | Maximum diving depth:15 ft | Color:Multi | Suits:— |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 15 ft.
How long is it?
It is 3.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Firetiger.
When and where to fish it
Its firetiger pattern is a loud one that suits stained and muddy water. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How to fish it
A crankbait with a long lip needs a long cast to get down, so it is fished by deep cranking.
Deep cranking
- Make the longest cast you can; a deep diver needs distance to get down.
- Hold the rod tip low and reel steadily until you feel the bottom.
- Keep the lure grinding along the bottom and pause when it deflects off rock.
Steady cranking
- Cast past the target and point the rod tip down toward the water.
- Reel at a steady medium pace until the lure reaches its depth.
- Keep it ticking the bottom or the cover, and pause when it deflects.
How deep and around what
- Maximum diving depth
- 15 ft
What it imitates
Its firetiger pattern imitates perch.
- Perch
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| FiretigerThis one | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Regal Shad, Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Yellow Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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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.
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