Rapala Shad Rap Elite Crankbaits 7.5cm 12g 2.7–3.3m gilded chartreuse orange belly (GDCO)

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

The Shad Rap Elite (SRE) combines the proven fish-catching profile of the legendary Shad Rap with modern wire-through construction for enhanced durability and casting distance.

Versatile Action That Triggers Strikes

The Gilded Chartreuse Orange Belly finish offers high visibility in stained or murky water, while the responsive balsa body produces action ranging from a wide wobble at slow retrieves to a tight shimmy at faster speeds. This adaptability lets you match conditions and predator mood on the fly.

Built to Handle Hard-Fighting Fish

The heavy-duty wire-through construction runs the full length of the body, ensuring the lure stays intact during aggressive strikes. VMC 7554 2X Black Nickel treble hooks with Needle Point technology provide reliable hook-ups and secure holds on powerful fish.

Choose the Right Variant

The Shad Rap Elite is available in two sizes and multiple finishes. Select based on target species, water depth, and visibility conditions:

• 5.5 cm / 7 g / 2.4–2.7 m depth – lighter option for shallower water or when targeting smaller predators; ideal with lighter tackle

• 7.5 cm / 12 g / 2.7–3.3 m depth – current variant (Gilded Chartreuse Orange Belly); reaches deeper structure and suits medium to heavy setups

• Natural finishes (Helsinki Shad, Silver Shad, Live Roach, Perch, Copper Perch) – clear water, cautious fish

• Bright finishes (Firetiger, Gilded Chartreuse Orange Belly, Gold Orange, Night Aurora) – stained water, low light, or aggressive fish

• Specialty finishes (Crawdad, Mangrove Minnow, Glass Ghost) – match specific forage or conditions

Facts

• Length: 7.5 cm

• Weight: 12 g

• Running depth: 2.7–3.3 m

• Body: premium balsa

• Buoyancy: floating

• Construction: wire-through, heavy-duty

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

• Tuning: hand-tuned and tank-tested

• Lead-free