Rapala Shadow Blade Spinning Rod 2.44m 14–42g

Rapala Shadow Blade — versatile MH spinner for fast, balanced action

The Shadow Blade 244 cm MH combines a high-modulus carbon blank with modern fast action to cover multiple lure techniques without switching rods. Fuji 'O' Concept guides and an aluminium blank connector deliver tangle-free casts and direct bite transmission.

Fast action and lightweight feel

The tapered blank offers a responsive tip and strong backbone, letting you work soft plastics, crankbaits and chatterbaits with precision. At 176 g, the rod remains comfortable during long sessions and balances well with 2500–4000 spinning reels.

Premium components for reliable performance

Fuji 'O' Concept line guides reduce friction and prevent wind knots, while the Fuji VSS reel seat locks your reel securely in place. The aluminium blank connector transmits every vibration from the line to your fingertips, so you feel subtle taps and structure contact instantly.

Choose the right variant

The Shadow Blade series offers nine models for different lures and target species. Match your choice to typical fishing conditions:

• 182 cm L 3.5–14 g — light finesse jigs, small shads and spinners; perch, trout, asp

• 213 cm ML 5–21 g — drop-shot, ned rigs, shallow crankbaits; perch, zander, bass

• 213 cm M 10–28 g — spinnerbaits, medium jerkbaits, shads; pike, zander

• 213 cm MH 14–42 g — compact pike lures, soft swimbaits; pike, zander in current

• 213 cm H 21–77 g — heavy jigs and large soft baits; big pike in rivers

• 244 cm ML 5–21 g — long-range dropshot and finesse; perch, zander at distance

• 244 cm M 10–28 g — versatile soft plastics and crankbaits; pike, zander from shore

• 244 cm MH 14–42 g — medium-heavy soft baits, spinnerbaits, larger crankbaits; pike, asp, catfish

• 274 cm MH 14–42 g — maximum casting distance with soft baits and hardbaits; pike, asp from shore

Facts

• Length: 244 cm (8')

• Casting weight: 14–42 g

• Power: MH (Medium Heavy)

• Action: Fast

• Sections: 2

• Weight: 176 g

• Guides: Fuji 'O' Concept (9 + 1)

• Reel seat: Fuji VSS

• Blank: High-Modulus Carbon

• Foregrip: 4-Axis Carbon

• Blank connector: Aluminium