Rapala · Stickbaits & Minnows
Rapala Shadow Rap Shad, 9 cm, 10 g
Check price on AmazonAs an Amazon Associate First Cast Fishing earns a commission when you buy through links on this site, at no extra cost to you.
- Item weight
- 9.07 g
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 9 cm hard body lure with a high-back minnow shape that rises slowly when retrieved, sized for pike and panfish.
The Rapala Shadow Rap Shad 9 cm is a silver minnow-style floating lure about 3.5 inches long. It dives to roughly 3 to 4 feet on a steady retrieve and rises slowly when paused, which suits working shallow cover and the upper water column. Anglers targeting bass, panfish and pike can use it on a twitch-and-pause retrieve.
Best for
- Pike and walleye in moderate depth
- Steady casting in clear water
- Anglers targeting aggressive species
Skip if
- You need a deep-diving lure for bottom structure
- You fish in very weedy areas
Strengths
- The rising action triggers strikes from aggressive fish
- 9 cm size balances castability with visibility
- Hard body construction handles tough strikes
Trade-offs
- The slow rising behavior limits application in deep water
- Hard bodies are louder than soft plastics and may spook wary fish
- Limited color options available in the series
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | hard body minnow lure |
|---|---|
| Length | 9 cm |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diving depth | 0.9-1.2 m |
| Action | Slow rising |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
How deep and around what
It runs to 3.94 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
- 3.94 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
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
| Length | 3.54 in |
|---|---|
| Minimum diving depth | 2.95 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 3.94 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Lip | Round |
| Color | Silver |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 3.54 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 3.94 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Silver.
Updated