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Rapala Shallow Shad Rap 05, Perch
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- Item weight
- 0.27 g
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A small balsa topwater crankbait with hard-diving lip and sharp treble hooks, designed for clear shallow water fishing.
The Shallow Shad Rap 05 in Perch is a 2-inch balsa crankbait that runs from about 3 to 6 feet deep. At 3/16 ounce with two treble hooks, it suits anglers working shallow flats, weed edges and skinny water for perch and other species. It is a straightforward pick for a steady retrieve at modest depth.
Best for
- Panfish and small bass in ponds and streams
- Shallow weedy areas and near structure
- Early morning and evening topwater fishing
Skip if
- You need deep-diving crankbaits
- You fish murky water where visibility is poor
Strengths
- Balsa construction keeps the lure in the strike zone
- Hard-diving lip allows precise depth control
- Sharp treble hooks increase hook-up rate
Trade-offs
- Shallow design limits use in deeper water
- Balsa is softer and wears faster than plastic
- Small size works best on light tackle
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Panfish
- Pike & musky
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
Specifications
| Type | topwater crankbait |
|---|---|
| Size | 05 |
| Material | Balsa wood |
| Depth | Shallow |
| Lip | Hard-diving |
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 down to 6 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
- 6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shad, Silver | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Bluegill, PerchThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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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 | 3/16 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 6 ft |
| Lip | Round |
| Color | Perch |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/16 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 6 ft.
What color is this version?
This version is Perch.
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