Rapala · Crankbaits
Rapala Shad Rap, Size 7, 2.75 in, 5/16 oz
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- Item weight
- 18.14 g
- Product dimensions
- 4 x 2 x 1 inches
Quick take
A hand-tuned balsa crankbait with a natural baitfish profile and wounded minnow action, equally effective cast or trolled at any speed.
The Rapala Shad Rap 07 is a 2.75-inch balsa crankbait in Helsinki Shad, weighing 5/16 ounce and shaped to match a baitfish. It floats at rest and dives to about 11 feet, and it can be cast or trolled at slow to fast retrieves. Anglers who want a classic minnow profile for shallow to mid-depth water will find it a fitting pick.
Best for
- Trout in streams and small lakes
- Panfish in ponds where natural forage size matters
- Anglers who want a proven, versatile crankbait
Skip if
- You fish heavy weeds and need a snagless design
- You need a deep-diving crankbait for suspended fish
Strengths
- Hand-tuned and tank-tested at factory for balanced performance out of the box
- Balsa construction provides authentic wobble at ultra-slow and fast speeds alike
- Natural baitfish profile matches forage in most freshwater systems
Trade-offs
- Balsa body is more fragile than hard plastic and may dent on impact with rocks
- VMC treble hooks are sharp but can snag easily in dense cover
- At 5/16 oz it is limited in casting distance in wind
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
Specifications
| Type | crankbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.75 in |
| Weight | 5/16 oz |
| Body | Premium balsa |
| Hook | VMC black nickel treble |
| Action | Wounded minnow |
What can I catch with this?
At 5/16 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, crappie and trout.
- Bass
- Trout
- 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.
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.
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
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 |
| Maximum diving depth | 11 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Color | Helsinki Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
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 Helsinki Shad.
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