Rapala · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Rapala Shallow Shad Rap 05 Jointed, Silver Shad
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- Item weight
- 0.02 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 2-inch jointed crankbait that mimics baitfish with a side-to-side wobble on retrieve.
The Rapala Jointed Shallow Shad Rap 05 in Silver Shad is a 2-inch crankbait that weighs a quarter ounce and runs down to about 4 feet. Its jointed body gives a swimming action on a steady retrieve, which suits anglers working shallow cover. It is a fit for anglers who want a small, shallow-running lure in a silver baitfish finish.
Best for
- Casting near vegetation and structure
- Spring and fall shallow water
- Pike and bass in lakes
Skip if
- You need a lure that dives deep; choose a deeper diver
- You fish open water where longer casts are required
Strengths
- Jointed body adds erratic action and mimics injured baitfish
- Shallow diving keeps it snag-free in weeds and stumps
- Silver shad finish matches common forage in many waters
Trade-offs
- Short 2-inch length limits casting distance
- Shallow dive depth only suits depths to a few feet
- Jointed construction may catch vegetation more easily
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | crankbait |
|---|---|
| Dive depth | Shallow |
| Hooks | Treble |
What can I catch with this?
At 1/4 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
Crankbaits are usually fished on a steady retrieve that keeps the lure near the bottom or the cover.
Steady cranking
- Cast past the target and point the rod tip down toward the water.
- Reel at a steady medium pace until the lure reaches its depth.
- Keep it ticking the bottom or the cover, and pause when it deflects.
How deep and around what
At 1/4 oz it runs to 4 ft, shallow enough to tick the tops of submerged grass and bump shallow 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
What you need with it
A 1/4 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 1/4 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 | 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Lip | Round |
| Color | Silver Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 4 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Silver Shad.
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