Rapala Shad Rap Elite Crankbaits 5.5cm 7g 2.4–2.7m Gilded Night Aurora (GDNIA)

Rapala Shad Rap Elite – Premium Balsa Crankbait for Versatile Predator Fishing

The Shad Rap Elite combines legendary Rapala craftsmanship with modern wire-through construction, delivering a durable, long-casting crankbait that excels in both casting and trolling applications.

Responsive Action for Any Retrieve Speed

The premium balsa body produces a swimming action that adapts to your retrieve: slow rolls trigger a wide, enticing wobble, while faster retrieves tighten the action into a subtle shimmy. This versatility lets you match conditions and target species without switching lures.

Built for Serious Fishing

The wire-through construction runs the full length of the body, providing the backbone needed for battling hard-fighting fish while maintaining the buoyancy and responsiveness only balsa can deliver. VMC 7554 2X Black Nickel treble hooks with Needle Point technology ensure reliable hooksets and secure holds.

Choose the Right Variant

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

• 5.5 cm / 7 g (2.4–2.7 m depth) – Ideal for lighter tackle, smaller predators, and shallower water; Gilded Night Aurora offers a dark, subtle profile for low-light conditions and murky water

• 7.5 cm / 12 g (2.7–3.3 m depth) – Better suited for deeper trolling passes and targeting larger fish

• Bright patterns (Firetiger, Chartreuse Orange Belly) – High visibility in stained water

• Natural patterns (Perch, Roach, Silver Shad) – Realistic profiles for clear water and wary fish

Facts

• Length: 5.5 cm

• Weight: 7 g

• Running depth: 2.4–2.7 m

• Body: premium balsa with wire-through construction

• Buoyancy: floating

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

• Colour: Gilded Night Aurora

• Hand-tuned and tank-tested

• Lead-free