Rapala · Deep Diving Crankbaits
Rapala Super Shad Rap 14, 45g
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- Item weight
- 0.07 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 5.71 x 0.98 x 1.57 inches
Quick take
A hand-tuned 14cm oversized shad-pattern crankbait with heavy-duty through-wire construction for pike, musky, and large freshwater species.
The Super Shad Rap in Redhead is a floating crankbait about 5.5 inches long that runs roughly 5 to 9 feet deep, which makes it a practical choice for shallow and mid-depth water. Its 45 gram balsa body gives it a bigger, heavier profile for anglers who want to cast a larger lure. Its floating buoyancy suits pauses and retrieves that keep it higher in the water column.
Best for
- Casting to pike and musky in lakes
- Saltwater trophy fish like tarpon and tuna
- Locations with diverse prey patterns
Skip if
- You fish clear water with light-biting species
- You need shallow-diving crankbaits
Strengths
- Balsa wood construction provides lifelike action in clear and stained water
- Oversized 45g profile displaces water to attract large predators
- Stainless through-wire and heavy-duty hooks handle large fish
Trade-offs
- Heavyweight design makes it tiring on light rods
- Large size limits use in tight vegetation or wood
- Balsa wood requires careful storage to avoid waterlogging
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | crankbait |
|---|---|
| Size | 14cm |
| Weight | 45g |
| Material | Balsa wood |
What can I catch with this?
- Pike & musky
When and where to fish it
Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How to fish it
This floating crankbait rises when you stop reeling, which makes a stop-and-go retrieve work.
Stop and go
- Crank the lure down with several fast turns.
- Stop for a second and let the lure rise slowly.
- Repeat all the way back to the bank or boat.
How deep and around what
At 1.587 oz it runs down to 8.9 ft, in the mid depth zone, around the outside edge of grass, wood 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
- 8.9 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Rock
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Black | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the depth you need to reach, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Super Shad Rap 14, 5.51 in, Goldfish | Lure weight:1.587 oz | Length:5.51 in | Maximum diving depth:8.9 ft | Color:Goldfish | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), pike & musky |
| Rapala Super Shad Rap 14, 45g | Lure weight:1.587 oz | Length:5.51 in | Maximum diving depth:8.9 ft | Color:Redhead | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), pike & musky |
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 | 1.587 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.51 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 8.9 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Color | Redhead |
| Target species | Pike & musky |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 8.9 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1.587 oz.
How long is it?
It is 5.51 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Redhead.
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