Rapala Shadow Blade Spinning Rod 2.44m 5–21g

Rapala Shadow Blade — Versatile Fast-Action Performance

The Rapala Shadow Blade 244 cm 5–21 g delivers balanced fast action and lightweight control for anglers who want to cover multiple techniques with one rod.

Fast, Balanced Action for Multiple Techniques

The tapered high-modulus carbon blank provides a modern fast action that balances sensitivity with backbone. At just 164 g, this rod transmits every vibration through the aluminum blank connector directly to your fingertips, while the 4-axis carbon foregrip reduces weight and enhances feel. Whether you're working soft plastics, jerkbaits, or lightweight crankbaits, the Shadow Blade responds precisely to every input.

Tangle-Free Casting with Fuji O Concept Guides

Fuji O Concept line guides ensure smooth, reliable casts with braided or mono line. The low-profile ring design minimizes friction and tangles, letting you focus on presentation rather than line management. Combined with a Fuji VSS reel seat, the Shadow Blade offers premium components at a competitive price point.

Choose the Right Variant

The Shadow Blade family covers everything from finesse to power techniques:

• 182 cm L 3.5–14 g — ultra-light finesse, trout, small perch, dropshot

• 213 cm ML 5–21 g — light lures, perch, small pike, streams and canals

• 213 cm M 10–28 g — all-round workhorse, pike, zander, medium crankbaits

• 213 cm MH 14–42 g — jigs and soft baits, medium pike and zander

• 213 cm H 21–77 g — heavy jigs, big pike, deep cranking

• 244 cm ML 5–21 g (this rod) — versatile lighter applications, longer reach for shore fishing, perch and pike with spinners, shallow crankbaits, jerkbaits

• 244 cm M 10–28 g — extended range for medium lures, pike and zander from shore

• 244 cm MH 14–42 g — long-distance soft baits and jigs, larger pike

• 244 cm H 21–77 g — heavy lures at distance, big pike, trolling

• 274 cm MH 14–42 g — maximum casting distance, large waters, two-handed casting

Facts

• Length: 244 cm (8')

• Casting weight: 5–21 g

• Sections: 2

• Weight: 164 g

• Action: Fast

• Blank: High-modulus carbon

• Guides: Fuji O Concept (9+1)

• Reel seat: Fuji VSS

• Foregrip: 4-axis carbon

• Blank connector: Aluminum