Rapala Shad Rap Elite Crankbaits 5.5cm 7g 2.4–2.7m GDROL (Gilded Live Roach)

Rapala Shad Rap Elite 5.5cm 7g Gilded Live Roach — Premium Balsa Crankbait for Versatile Predator Fishing

The Shad Rap Elite elevates the legendary Shad Rap crankbait to a new level, combining traditional balsa craftsmanship with modern wire-through construction for anglers who demand both performance and durability.

Premium Balsa Body for Natural Swimming Action

Crafted from hand-tuned, tank-tested balsa wood, this crankbait delivers a responsive action that adapts to your retrieve speed—from a wide wobble at slow speeds to a tight shimmy when you pick up the pace. The natural buoyancy of balsa creates lifelike movements that trigger strikes from wary predators.

Built Tough with Wire-Through Construction

Unlike traditional crankbaits, the Shad Rap Elite features a heavy-duty wire-through body that runs the full length of the lure. This construction maximises casting distance while providing the backbone needed to handle hard-fighting fish without structural failure. Two VMC 7554 2X Black Nickel treble hooks with extra-sharp Needle Point technology ensure solid hooksets.

Choose the Right Variant

The Shad Rap Elite is available in two sizes and multiple colour patterns to match your fishing conditions:

• Gilded Live Roach 5.5cm / 7g / 2.4–2.7m: Realistic roach pattern ideal for European predators; suits medium-light spinning setups targeting pike, zander, and perch in moderate depths

• Gilded Live Roach 7.5cm / 12g / 2.7–3.3m: Larger profile for bigger water and deeper trolling applications

• Gilded Helsinki Shad, Gilded Silver Shad (5.5cm or 7.5cm): Bright silver tones for clear water or overcast conditions

• Gilded Perch, Gilded Copper Perch (5.5cm or 7.5cm): Match-the-hatch perch imitations

• Gilded Firetiger (5.5cm or 7.5cm): High-visibility attractor pattern for stained water

• Gilded Crawdad (5.5cm or 7.5cm): Bottom-dwelling prey imitation

• Gilded Glass Ghost, Gilded Night Aurora, Gilded Mangrove Minnow, Gilded Chartreuse Orange Belly, Gilded Gold Orange: Speciality finishes for varied light and water conditions

Facts

• Length: 5.5 cm

• Weight: 7 g

• Running depth: 2.4–2.7 m

• Action: Floating

• Body: Premium balsa with wire-through construction

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

• Suitable for casting and trolling

• Hand-tuned and tank-tested

• Lead-free