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Rapala · Suspending Jerkbaits
Rapala Shadow Rap Deep 11, Bud
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Color: Bud
Size: Size 11
- Size 11
- Item weight
- 0.01 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
An 11 cm subsurface jerkbait with deep-diving action on a jerk-and-pause retrieve for panfish and smallmouth bass.
The Bud Shadow Rap Deep 11 is a jerkbait built to work the middle of the water column, with a running depth of 4 to 8 feet. Its slow-sinking body lets the bait hang and flicker on a pause after each twitch. At about 4.3 inches, it suits bass and mackerel fishing on a spinning rod.
Best for
- Panfish and bass in lakes and reservoirs
- Anglers who fish jerkbait techniques
- Situations where a darting, suspended presentation works
Skip if
- You fish shallow water and need a shallow-diving lure
- You prefer steady retrieves to jerk-and-pause
Strengths
- Suspending lure stays in the strike zone on the pause
- Olive Green is a natural color for most panfish forage
Trade-offs
- Jerkbait technique takes practice to execute smoothly
- Deep-diving design can snag in heavy grass
- Smaller profile limits use on larger species
Fishing fit
- Species
- Panfish
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
How deep and around what
It runs down to 8 ft, in the mid depth zone, along grass edges 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
- 8 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Rock
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost Lure | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Silver | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Olive Green Lure | 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 Shadow Rap Deep 11, Bud | Lure weight:0.459 oz | Length:4.33 in | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:Bud | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft) |
| Rapala Shadow Rap Deep 11, Olive Green, 11 cm / 13 g | Lure weight:0.459 oz | Length:4.33 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Olive Green Lure | Suits:Clear water |
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
| Lure weight | 0.459 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.33 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 8 ft |
| Buoyancy | Slow sinking |
| Color | Bud |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 0.459 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4.33 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 8 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a slow sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Bud.
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