Rapala Shad Rap Elite Crankbaits 7.5cm 12g 2.7–3.3m GDGGH (gilded glass ghost)

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

The Shad Rap Elite in Gilded Glass Ghost brings the legendary Shad Rap profile into the modern age with wire-through construction and premium balsa performance.

Built for Distance and Durability

The heavy-duty wire-through construction runs the full length of the balsa body, giving you maximum casting distance without sacrificing the lively action that balsa delivers. Each lure is hand-tuned and tank-tested to ensure consistent performance right out of the box.

Versatile Action That Triggers Strikes

Retrieve speed controls everything. Work the Shad Rap Elite slowly for a wide, searching wobble, or speed up for a tight shimmy that mimics panicked baitfish. This adaptable swimming action makes the lure effective in varied conditions and against multiple species.

Choose the Right Variant

The Shad Rap Elite is available in two sizes and numerous colour patterns to match local forage and water clarity. Select based on target depth, species, and conditions:

• 5.5 cm / 7 g / 2.4–2.7 m depth – Lighter option for shallower water, finesse presentations, or smaller predators; equipped with size 8 hooks

• 7.5 cm / 12 g / 2.7–3.3 m depth – Larger profile for deeper structure, bigger baits, and heavier tackle; equipped with size 6 hooks (current variant: Gilded Glass Ghost)

• Gilded Glass Ghost – Translucent, subtle flash pattern for clear water and pressured fish

• Natural baitfish colours (Helsinki Shad, Silver Shad, Live Roach, Perch) – Match-the-hatch choices for European and North American waters

• High-visibility colours (Firetiger, Chartreuse Orange Belly, Night Aurora) – Stained water or low-light conditions

• Crawdad and Copper Perch – Bottom-oriented species and structure fishing

Facts

• Length: 7.5 cm

• Weight: 12 g

• Running depth: 2.7–3.3 m

• Buoyancy: floating

• Body material: premium balsa

• Construction: wire-through, heavy-duty

• Hooks: 2× VMC 7554 2X Black Nickel treble hooks, size 6

• Rigging: casting and trolling

• Hand-tuned and tank-tested

• Lead-free