Rapala · Medium Diving Crankbaits
Rapala Shad Rap Crankbait, 2-3/4 in, 5/16 oz
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- Item weight
- 0.02 kg
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A classic Rapala crankbait with a tight wobble that reaches 5 to 11 feet on the retrieve.
The Rapala Shad Rap is a balsa wood crankbait built for anglers who want a tight wobble on the retrieve. At 2-3/4 inches long and 5/16 ounce, its floating body runs between 5 and 11 feet, a depth range that covers much of the water bass, walleye and pike hold in. The Live River Shad finish gives it a natural baitfish look for multi-species trips.
Best for
- Bass and walleye in mid-depth
- Reaction-strike fishing
- Multi-species work
Skip if
- You need a shallow-diving crankbait
- You want a lipless profile
Strengths
- Proven balsa wood construction
- Tight wobble triggers reaction strikes
- Medium diving depth covers most presentations
Trade-offs
- Balsa is delicate and dents easily
- Light weight limits distance casting
- Traditional design makes it less distinctive in crowded tackle boxes
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | crankbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 2-3/4 in |
| Weight | 5/16 oz |
| Dive depth | 5-11 ft |
| Body | Balsa wood |
| Action | Tight wobble and vibration |
| Hook | VMC black nickel |
What can I catch with this?
At 5/16 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, crappie and trout.
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
- Crappie
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How to fish it
This floating crankbait rises when you stop reeling, which makes a stop-and-go retrieve work. Crankbaits are usually fished on a steady retrieve that keeps the lure near the bottom or the cover.
Stop and go
- Crank the lure down with several fast turns.
- Stop for a second and let the lure rise slowly.
- Repeat all the way back to the bank or boat.
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
At 5/16 oz it runs down to 11 ft, in the mid depth zone, around the outside edge of grass, wood 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
- Wood
- Rock
What you need with it
A 5/16 oz crankbait is usually fished with a spinning rod, a spinning reel and 6 to 10 lb line.
- Spinning rodsA medium-light rod with a moderate action casts a light lure and keeps small hooks pinned.
- Spinning reelsA spinning reel handles light line without backlash.
- Monofilament lineStretches, which keeps the hooks pinned; 6 to 10 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 5/16 oz lure pairs with a medium-light or medium rod with a moderate action and with 6 to 10 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium light or medium |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/8 to 1/2 oz |
| Line test | 6 to 10 lb |
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Helsinki Shad, Holographic Blue Shiner, Holographic Shiner, Live River Shad, Silver 1-1This one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Bleeding Olive Flash, Blue Gill, Live Pumpkinseed | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Dark Brown Crawdad, Red Crawdad 1-1, Red Crawdad 3-1 | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Blue, Blue Eyes | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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.
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 | Live River Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass, Walleye and Pike & musky |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 11 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 5/16 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.75 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Live River Shad.
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