Rapala Shad Rap Elite Crankbaits 7.5cm 12g 2.7–3.3m GDFT (Gilded Firetiger)

Rapala Shad Rap Elite 7.5 cm – Premium Balsa Crankbait for Casting and Trolling

The Shad Rap Elite (SRE) elevates the legendary Shad Rap design with modern wire-through construction for exceptional durability and casting distance, all while retaining the irresistible action that has caught fish worldwide for decades.

Versatile Action That Triggers Strikes

The Shad Rap Elite adapts to your retrieve speed: slow retrieves produce a wide, enticing wobble, while faster cranking shifts the action to a tight shimmy. This versatility lets you dial in exactly what predators want on any given day, whether you're casting shorelines or trolling open water.

Built for Serious Anglers

Premium balsa construction delivers the buoyancy and responsiveness that make Rapala lures legendary. The heavy-duty wire-through design handles hard-fighting fish without compromising action, and each lure is hand-tuned and tank-tested before leaving the factory. VMC 7554 2X black nickel treble hooks with Needle Point technology ensure solid hook-ups on aggressive strikes.

Choose the Right Variant

The Shad Rap Elite is available in two sizes and a range of proven colour patterns to match local forage and water conditions:

• Gilded Firetiger (5.5 cm / 7 g / 2.4–2.7 m): Compact option for shallow water, smaller predators, or finesse presentations

• Gilded Firetiger (7.5 cm / 12 g / 2.7–3.3 m): Larger profile for deeper dives and bigger target species – this variant

• Gilded Perch, Gilded Copper Perch, Gilded Live Roach: Natural baitfish imitations for clear water and wary fish

• Gilded Silver Shad, Gilded Helsinki Shad, Gilded Glass Ghost: Bright, reflective patterns for stained water or overcast days

• Gilded Gold Orange, Gilded Chartreuse Orange Belly, Gilded Night Aurora: High-visibility options for murky conditions or low-light periods

• Gilded Crawdad: Ideal where crayfish are a primary forage source

• Gilded Mangrove Minnow: Tailored for coastal and brackish water applications

Facts

• Length: 7.5 cm

• Weight: 12 g

• Running depth: 2.7–3.3 m

• Buoyancy: floating

• Body material: premium balsa

• Construction: heavy-duty wire-through

• Hooks: 2× VMC 7554 2X black nickel treble, size 6

• Rigging: casting and trolling

• Hand-tuned and tank-tested

• Lead-free