Rapala · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Rapala Shad Rap Rattlin' Suspending 05, 2 in, Silver
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Options
Color: Silver
- Silver
- Perch
Size: Size 5, 2-Inch
- Size 5, 2-Inch
- Item weight
- 0.02 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 2-inch crankbait that suspends in the water column and produces a single-knock rattle on retrieve.
The Rapala Shad Rap in a 2-inch silver size 5 is a compact crankbait with a shad profile, aimed at anglers who want a small bait for bass. Its suspending buoyancy lets it hang in place during a pause in the retrieve, which can draw strikes from fish that follow a lure without committing. It suits anglers from first-timers to seasoned bass fishers looking for a simple, versatile lure.
Best for
- Bass in lakes and reservoirs
- Panfish around cover and structure
- Light tackle fishing
Skip if
- You need longer casts; this size is limited in distance
- You fish very deep water
Strengths
- Suspending action lets the lure hang at the target depth
- Single-knock rattle produces subtle sound on retrieve
- Small size works on light line
Trade-offs
- Small size and weight limit casting distance
- Light action makes it unsuitable for weedy cover
- Not effective in strong current
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | suspending crankbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 in |
| Point style | Spear point |
| Color | Silver |
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
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| SilverThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| 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.
Facts
| Length | 2 in |
|---|---|
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Color | Silver |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
Does it float or sink?
It is a suspending lure.
How long is it?
It is 2 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Silver.
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