Rapala · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Rapala Shadow Rap Shad, 3.5 in, Halloween
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Options
Color: Halloween
- Halloween
- Albino Shiner
- Yellow Perch
Size: 3.5 Inch- 0.3 oz
- 3.5 Inch- 0.3 oz
- Item weight
- 9.07 g
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 3.5 in soft shad with a paddle tail for natural swimming action on every retrieve.
This 3.5-inch Shadow Rap Shad in the Halloween finish weighs 0.3 ounces and is built to rise slowly at rest and dart side to side on the retrieve. It runs about three to four feet deep, which suits anglers working shallow cover and the edges of weed beds. Its two No. 6 hooks make it ready to fish straight from the package.
Best for
- Bass and walleye on standard spinning gear
- Shallow to medium depth water retrieves
- Anglers seeking a versatile soft plastic alternative
Skip if
- You need a hard lure for precise depth control
- Fishing heavy weeds where soft plastics snag easily
Strengths
- Paddle tail produces natural swimming motion
- Works on a variety of rigs and retrieves
- Small size and light weight suit light tackle
Trade-offs
- Soft plastic construction wears faster than hard lures
- Less casting distance than hard-bodied swimbaits
- Tail may tangle with line if not spooled carefully
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | paddle-tail swimbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.5 in |
| Weight | 0.3 oz |
| Color | Halloween |
How deep and around what
It runs to 3.9 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
- 3.9 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Albino Shiner | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
|
| Yellow Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
|
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 Shad 09, 3.5 in, 0.3 oz, Albino Shiner | Lure weight:0.3 oz | Length:3.5 in | Maximum diving depth:3.9 ft | Color:Albino Shiner | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear and stained water |
| Rapala Shadow Rap Shad, 3.5 in, Halloween | Lure weight:0.3 oz | Length:3.5 in | Maximum diving depth:3.9 ft | Color:Halloween | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft) |
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 | 0.3 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.5 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 3.9 ft |
| Color | Halloween |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 0.3 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.5 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 3.9 ft.
What color is this version?
This version is Halloween.
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