Rapala Shad Rap Elite Crankbaits 5.5cm 7g 2.4–2.7m gilded chartreuse orange belly gdco

Rapala Shad Rap Elite GDCO – Premium Balsa Crankbait for Casting and Trolling

The Shad Rap Elite in Gilded Chartreuse Orange Belly combines the legendary Shad Rap profile with modern wire-through construction, delivering exceptional casting distance and the durability to handle hard-fighting fish.

Versatile Action That Triggers Strikes

This premium balsa crankbait adapts its movement to your retrieve speed—from a wide, enticing wobble at slow speeds to a tight shimmy when retrieved quickly. The natural baitfish silhouette and responsive action make it effective whether you're casting shorelines or trolling structure at depths of 2.4–2.7 m.

Built to Last With Wire-Through Construction

The heavy-duty body features a continuous wire running through the entire lure, preventing fish from tearing free during intense fights. Paired with two extra-sharp VMC 7554 2X Black Nickel treble hooks (size #8) with Needle Point technology, you can confidently target large predators without worrying about tackle failure.

Choose the Right Variant

The Shad Rap Elite series comes in two sizes and multiple proven colour patterns. Select based on your target species, water conditions, and preferred depth range:

• Gilded Chartreuse Orange Belly (GDCO) 5.5 cm / 7 g / 2.4–2.7 m – High-visibility pattern for stained water, pike, and zander in moderate depths

• Gilded Chartreuse Orange Belly (GDCO) 7.5 cm / 12 g / 2.7–3.3 m – Larger profile for deeper trolling and bigger predators

• Gilded Perch 5.5 cm / 7 g – Natural perch imitation for clear-water situations

• Gilded Perch 7.5 cm / 12 g – Deeper-running perch pattern

• Gilded Silver Shad 5.5 cm / 7 g – Classic shad colour for open water

• Gilded Silver Shad 7.5 cm / 12 g – Larger shad profile for deeper presentations

• Gilded Firetiger 5.5 cm / 7 g – Proven attractor pattern in low-light conditions

• Gilded Firetiger 7.5 cm / 12 g – Deeper Firetiger option

• Gilded Live Roach 5.5 cm / 7 g – Realistic roach imitation for European waters

• Gilded Live Roach 7.5 cm / 12 g – Larger roach pattern

• Gilded Crawdad 5.5 cm / 7 g – Crayfish imitation for bass and perch

• Gilded Crawdad 7.5 cm / 12 g – Deeper crawdad option

• Gilded Copper Perch 5.5 cm / 7 g – Warm-toned perch variant

• Gilded Copper Perch 7.5 cm / 12 g – Deeper copper perch presentation

• Gilded Helsinki Shad 5.5 cm / 7 g – Subtle Nordic baitfish pattern

• Gilded Helsinki Shad 7.5 cm / 12 g – Larger Helsinki Shad

• Gilded Glass Ghost 5.5 cm / 7 g – Translucent pattern for clear water

• Gilded Glass Ghost 7.5 cm / 12 g – Deeper ghost pattern

• Gilded Night Aurora 5.5 cm / 7 g – Dark pattern for low-light and night fishing

• Gilded Night Aurora 7.5 cm / 12 g – Larger night pattern

• Gilded Mangrove Minnow 5.5 cm / 7 g – Warm-water baitfish imitation

• Gilded Mangrove Minnow 7.5 cm / 12 g – Deeper mangrove pattern

• Gilded Gold Orange 5.5 cm / 7 g – Bright attractor colour

• Gilded Gold Orange 7.5 cm / 12 g – Larger gold orange variant

Facts

• Length: 5.5 cm

• Weight: 7 g

• Running depth: 2.4–2.7 m

• Body material: Premium balsa

• Buoyancy: Floating

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

• Construction: Wire-through for maximum durability

• Suitable for: Casting and trolling

• Hand-tuned and tank-tested

• Lead-free