Rapala Shad Rap Elite Crankbaits 5.5cm 7g 2.4–2.7m gilded silver shad (GDSS)

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

The Shad Rap Elite builds on the legendary Shad Rap legacy with modern wire-through construction for superior durability and exceptional casting distance.

Natural Baitfish Profile That Triggers Strikes

Crafted from premium balsa wood, this floating crankbait delivers a lifelike swimming action that mimics baitfish found worldwide. The responsive lure transitions smoothly from a wide wobble at slower speeds to a tight shimmy during faster retrieves, letting you adapt to changing conditions on the fly.

Built Tough for Demanding Conditions

The heavy-duty wire-through body construction handles aggressive strikes from powerful fish without compromising performance. Each lure is hand-tuned and tank-tested to ensure perfect action right out of the box. Two VMC 7554 2X Black Nickel treble hooks with extra-sharp Needle Point technology provide reliable hookups on large, hard-fighting fish.

Choose the Right Variant

The Shad Rap Elite is available in two sizes with various colour patterns to match local forage and water conditions:

• Gilded Silver Shad 5.5 cm / 7 g (2.4–2.7 m depth) – Classic silver shad pattern for clear to moderately stained water; ideal for targeting perch, pike, and zander in medium-depth zones

• Gilded Silver Shad 7.5 cm / 12 g (2.7–3.3 m depth) – Larger profile for deeper water or bigger predators

• Gilded Helsinki Shad, Gilded Live Roach, Gilded Perch – Natural forage imitations for pressured waters

• Gilded Firetiger, Gilded Chartreuse Orange Belly, Gilded Gold Orange – High-visibility options for stained water or low-light conditions

• Gilded Crawdad, Gilded Copper Perch – Warm-toned patterns for bottom-oriented predators

• Gilded Glass Ghost, Gilded Night Aurora, Gilded Mangrove Minnow – Subtle finishes for finicky fish

Facts

• Length: 5.5 cm

• Weight: 7 g

• Running depth: 2.4–2.7 m

• Body material: premium balsa wood

• Buoyancy: floating

• Hook configuration: 2× VMC 7554 #8 2X Black Nickel treble hooks

• Construction: wire-through for maximum durability

• Suitable for casting and trolling

• Hand-tuned and tank-tested

• Lead-free