Rapala Shadow Blade Spinning Rod 2.44m 21–77g

Rapala Shadow Blade – Powerful Heavy Spinning for Big Lures

The Shadow Blade 244cm H tackles pike, zander, and larger predators with authority. Its tapered high-modulus carbon blank balances power and sensitivity, letting you work oversized lures with precision while feeling every bump and strike.

Fast Action for Instant Hooksets

The modern fast action loads quickly on the cast and snaps back hard on the strike. You'll drive hooks home reliably, even at distance, and maintain control when big fish surge. The aluminum blank connector transmits line vibrations directly to your hand, so you feel structure, lure action, and subtle takes instantly.

Premium Components Without the Premium Price

Fuji O Concept guides deliver tangle-free casts in all conditions, while the Fuji VSS reel seat locks your reel securely in place. The 4-axis carbon foregrip stays comfortable through long sessions, and the sleek black finish looks as good as it performs.

Choose the Right Variant

The Shadow Blade series covers the full predator spectrum from finesse to power fishing. Match your rod to your target species and lure range:

• 182cm L 3.5–14g – small streams, perch, trout, ultralight lures

• 213cm ML 5–21g – all-round perch and zander, spoons and soft plastics

• 213cm M 10–28g – versatile pike and zander, medium crankbaits and jigs

• 213cm MH 14–42g – powerful predator rod, larger swimbaits and jerkbaits

• 213cm H 21–77g – heavy pike fishing, big rubber and large hardbaits

• 244cm ML 5–21g – long-range finesse, zander and perch from shore

• 244cm M 10–28g – distance casting, large waters, medium to large lures

• 244cm H 21–77g – big pike and musky, oversized lures, heavy cover

• 244cm MH 14–42g – versatile long rod, powerful yet balanced

• 274cm MH 14–42g – maximum casting distance, large rivers and lakes

Facts

• Length: 244cm (8')

• Casting weight: 21–77g

• Power: H (Heavy)

• Action: Fast

• Sections: 2pc

• Rod weight: 172g

• Guides: Fuji O Concept, 9+1

• Reel seat: Fuji VSS

• Foregrip: 4-axis carbon

• Blank: High-modulus carbon

• Blank connector: Aluminum