Rapala Shad Rap Elite Crankbaits 5.5cm 7g 2.4–2.7m GDP (gilded perch)

Rapala Shad Rap Elite – Premium Balsa Crankbait for Versatile Presentations

The Shad Rap Elite takes Rapala's legendary baitfish imitation and upgrades it with modern heavy-duty construction for anglers who demand both performance and durability.

Responsive Action That Triggers Strikes

From a wide wobble at slow retrieve speeds to a tight shimmy when you crank faster, the Shad Rap Elite adapts to your fishing style. This versatile swimming action lets you match conditions and target fish mood—whether you're casting shorelines or trolling open water.

Built to Land Big Fish

The wire-through construction connects directly from the line tie to the hook hangers, providing the backbone needed when a trophy fish strikes. Paired with VMC 7554 2X Black Nickel treble hooks featuring extra-sharp Needle Point technology, this crankbait is engineered to hook and hold powerful fish.

Choose the Right Variant

The Shad Rap Elite series offers two sizes and multiple colour patterns to match local forage and water conditions:

• 5.5 cm / 7 g / 2.4–2.7 m depth – Ideal for medium-sized predators, shallower structures, and lighter tackle setups. Gilded Perch (GDP) excels in clear to moderately stained water where perch are natural prey.

• 7.5 cm / 12 g / 2.7–3.3 m depth – Better suited for larger predators, deeper-running presentations, and heavier casting or trolling rigs.

• Natural patterns (Silver Shad, Live Roach, Helsinki Shad, Glass Ghost) – Clear water and cautious fish.

• Bold patterns (Firetiger, Chartreuse Orange Belly, Night Aurora) – Stained water or low-light conditions.

• Perch and crawdad patterns – Match-the-hatch situations where these species dominate the forage base.

Facts

• Length: 5.5 cm

• Weight: 7 g

• Running depth: 2.4–2.7 m

• Body: premium balsa wood

• Buoyancy: floating

• Construction: wire-through for maximum durability

• Hooks: 2× VMC 7554 2X Black Nickel treble hooks, size 8

• Swimming action: wide wobble to tight shimmy

• Rigging: casting and trolling

• Colour: Gilded Perch

• Hand-tuned and tank-tested

• Lead-free