Rapala Shad Rap Elite Crankbaits 7.5cm 12g 2.7–3.3m Gilded Night Aurora (GDNIA)

Rapala Shad Rap Elite Gilded Night Aurora – Premium Balsa Crankbait for Versatile Predator Fishing

The Shad Rap Elite combines Rapala's legendary balsa craftsmanship with modern wire-through construction, delivering exceptional casting distance and durability for serious anglers.

Adaptive Swimming Action for Any Retrieve

This crankbait's responsive design produces a wide wobble at slow speeds and transitions to a tight shimmy during faster retrieves. The natural baitfish profile triggers strikes from predators worldwide, making it equally effective when casting structure or trolling open water.

Built for Demanding Conditions

The heavy-duty wire-through construction ensures this lure holds up against powerful fish, while the premium balsa body provides the buoyancy and action that made the original Shad Rap famous. Each lure is hand-tuned and tank-tested for consistent performance straight out of the box.

Choose the Right Variant

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

• Gilded Night Aurora (7.5 cm / 12 g, 2.7–3.3 m): Dark, subtle pattern ideal for low-light conditions, murky water, or targeting nocturnal feeders at medium depths

• Gilded Night Aurora (5.5 cm / 7 g, 2.4–2.7 m): Compact version for smaller predators or finesse presentations

• Gilded Helsinki Shad, Gilded Silver Shad, Gilded Glass Ghost: Bright, reflective finishes for clear water and sunny conditions

• Gilded Perch, Gilded Copper Perch, Gilded Live Roach: Natural forage imitations for educated fish

• Gilded Crawdad: Bottom-dwelling prey pattern for bass and walleye

• Gilded Firetiger, Gilded Chartreuse Orange Belly: High-visibility options for stained water

• Gilded Gold Orange, Gilded Mangrove Minnow: Versatile patterns for varied conditions

Facts

• Length: 7.5 cm

• Weight: 12 g

• Running depth: 2.7–3.3 m

• Body: Premium balsa

• Buoyancy: Floating

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

• Construction: Wire-through for maximum durability

• Application: Casting and trolling

• Lead-free

• Hand-tuned and tank-tested