Rapala Shad Rap Elite Crankbaits 5.5cm 7g 2.4–2.7m GDMM Gilded Mangrove Minnow

Rapala Shad Rap Elite 5.5cm GDMM – Premium Balsa Crankbait for Versatile Presentations

The Shad Rap Elite in Gilded Mangrove Minnow delivers the legendary fish-catching performance of the original Shad Rap with upgraded durability and casting distance for demanding anglers.

Wire-Through Construction for Maximum Durability

The heavy-duty wire-through design runs the full length of the premium balsa body, giving you the confidence to target hard-fighting fish without worrying about structural failure. This reinforced build handles aggressive strikes and powerful runs while maintaining the responsive action balsa is known for.

Versatile Swimming Action for Any Retrieve

Adjust your retrieve speed to match conditions and trigger strikes. Slow retrieves produce a wide, enticing wobble, while faster cranking transitions to a tight shimmy that mimics fleeing baitfish. This adaptability makes the Shad Rap Elite effective whether you're casting to structure or trolling open water.

Choose the Right Variant

The Shad Rap Elite is available in two sizes and numerous colour patterns to match local forage and water conditions.

• 5.5cm / 7g / 2.4–2.7m depth – Ideal for shallower waters, lighter setups, and targeting medium-sized predators; Gilded Mangrove Minnow suits brackish or coastal-influenced waters with natural baitfish imitation

• 7.5cm / 12g / 2.7–3.3m depth – Better for deeper presentations, larger species, and heavier tackle

• Gilded Perch, Gilded Copper Perch, Gilded Live Roach – Classic European forage patterns for pike, zander, and perch

• Gilded Silver Shad, Gilded Helsinki Shad – Bright, reflective finishes for stained or murky water

• Gilded Firetiger, Gilded Chartreuse Orange Belly – High-visibility attractor colours for aggressive fish or low-light conditions

• Gilded Crawdad – Bottom-oriented predators and crawfish-feeding bass

• Gilded Glass Ghost – Subtle, translucent profile for clear water and pressured fish

• Gilded Night Aurora – Low-light specialist with unique colour-shifting appearance

• Gilded Gold Orange – Warm-toned baitfish imitation for varying conditions

Facts

• Length: 5.5cm

• Weight: 7g

• Running depth: 2.4–2.7m

• Body: Premium balsa

• Action: Floating

• Colour: Gilded Mangrove Minnow (GDMM)

• Hooks: 2× VMC 7554 #8 Black Nickel treble hooks with Needle Point

• Construction: Wire-through for long-casting and durability

• Hand-tuned and tank-tested

• Lead-free