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

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

The Shad Rap Elite in Gilded Silver Shad combines the legendary fish-catching action of the classic Shad Rap with modern wire-through construction for exceptional durability and casting performance.

Natural Baitfish Profile That Triggers Strikes

The Shad Rap Elite mimics baitfish found in waters worldwide. Its responsive swimming action ranges from a wide wobble at slow retrieves to a tight shimmy at faster speeds, letting you adapt your presentation to current conditions and target species.

Built Tough for Serious Anglers

The heavy-duty wire-through construction runs the full length of the premium balsa body, delivering maximum casting distance while standing up to aggressive strikes from large predators. Each lure is hand-tuned and tank-tested to ensure perfect action straight out of the box.

Choose the Right Variant

The Shad Rap Elite series offers two sizes and multiple colour patterns to match local forage and fishing conditions:

• 7.5 cm / 12 g / 2.7–3.3 m – Ideal for targeting larger predators in deeper water; covers mid-depth zones effectively when casting or trolling. Available in Gilded Silver Shad (GDSS), Gilded Gold Orange, Gilded Crawdad, Gilded Perch, Gilded Copper Perch, Gilded Helsinki Shad, Gilded Live Roach, Gilded Mangrove Minnow, Gilded Glass Ghost, Gilded Firetiger, Gilded Chartreuse Orange Belly, Gilded Night Aurora

• 5.5 cm / 7 g / 2.4–2.7 m – Suited for lighter setups and shallower presentations; excellent for smaller predators or finicky fish. Available in Silver Shad, Gold Orange, Crawdad, Perch, Copper Perch, Helsinki Shad, Live Roach, Mangrove Minnow, Glass Ghost, Firetiger, Chartreuse Orange Belly, Night Aurora

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

• Colour: Gilded Silver Shad (GDSS)

• Lead-free