Rapala · Suspending Jerkbaits
Rapala Shadow Rap 11 Minnow, Olive Green
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- Item weight
- 0.01 kg
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 3 in slow-sinking jerkbait that kicks almost 180 degrees for maximum action in the strike zone.
The Shadow Rap 11 in Olive Green is a slow-sinking minnow lure that runs between 2 and 4 feet deep. Its head-down posture and tight turns on each twitch give it an erratic look that suits a pause-heavy retrieve. Its treble hooks suit anglers chasing panfish and other smaller species.
Best for
- Working the 2-4 foot zone with pause and jerk technique
- Clear water where flash and action attract fish
- Aggressive strikes from shallow-water bass
Skip if
- You need to fish deeper
- You want a steady-retrieve lure
Strengths
- Extreme 180 degree kicking action triggers strikes
- Slow-sinking design keeps lure in strike zone longer
Trade-offs
- Requires technique to fish effectively
- Kicking action can spook fish in clear water
- Slow sink requires active angler work
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How deep and around what
It runs to 4 ft, in the shallow zone, over grass and around wood.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft) (this product)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 4 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Moss Back Shiner, Silver | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Albino Shiner, Bone | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Olive Green LureThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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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 Minnow Shadow Wrap SDR, 3 in, 13 g | Lure weight:0.459 oz | Length:4.33 in | Maximum diving depth:4 ft | Color:Moss Back Shiner | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear and stained water |
| Rapala Shadow Rap 11 Minnow, Purpledescent | Lure weight:0.459 oz | Length:4.33 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Multi,Purpledescent | Suits:— |
| Rapala Shadow Rap 11 Minnow, Olive Green | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Maximum diving depth:4 ft | Color:Olive Green Lure | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear water |
| Rapala Shadow Rap 11 Minnow, Clown | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Clown | Suits:— |
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.
Facts
| Minimum diving depth | 2 ft |
|---|---|
| Maximum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Buoyancy | Slow sinking |
| Color | Olive Green |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 4 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a slow sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Olive Green.
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