Rapala Shad Rap Elite Crankbaits 7.5cm 12g 2.7–3.3m gdmm

Rapala Shad Rap Elite SRE75 GDMM – Premium Balsa Crankbait for Casting and Trolling

The Shad Rap Elite combines the legendary fish-catching qualities of the classic Shad Rap with modern wire-through construction for superior durability and casting performance.

Versatile Action That Triggers Strikes

This 7.5 cm floating crankbait adapts its swimming behaviour to your retrieve speed—from a wide, enticing wobble at slower speeds to a tight shimmy during faster retrieves. The natural baitfish profile mimics forage species found worldwide, making it effective across a wide range of predatory fish.

Built Tough for Demanding Conditions

The premium balsa body delivers the buoyancy and responsiveness anglers expect, while the heavy-duty wire-through construction handles hard-fighting fish without compromising. Each lure is hand-tuned and tank-tested to ensure consistent, true-running performance right out of the box.

Choose the Right Variant

The Shad Rap Elite is available in two sizes to match different fishing scenarios and target species:

• SRE55 (5.5 cm / 7 g / 2.4–2.7 m): Ideal for perch, smaller pike, and trout; suited for lighter setups and shallower presentations

• SRE75 (7.5 cm / 12 g / 2.7–3.3 m): Best for pike, zander, and bass; reaches deeper structure and excels on medium to heavy tackle – this is the current variant in GDMM (Gilded Mangrove Minnow)

Facts

• Length: 7.5 cm

• Weight: 12 g

• Running depth: 2.7–3.3 m

• Body material: Premium balsa

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

• Buoyancy: Floating

• Construction: Wire-through for maximum durability

• Lead-free

• Hand-tuned and tank-tested