Rapala Shadow Blade Spinning Rod 2.74m 5–21g Fast

Rapala Shadow Blade Spinning Rod — Versatile Predator Rod for Light to Medium Lures

The Rapala Shadow Blade is a lightweight, fast-action spinning rod built for anglers who want one rod that handles a wide range of predator fishing scenarios — from drop-shotting for perch to working soft plastics for pike and zander.

Direct Lure Contact Through Every Cast

The fast-tapered high-modulus carbon blank delivers a stiff, responsive tip that keeps you in touch with your lure at all times. An aluminium blank connector bridges the two sections and transmits line vibrations directly to your fingertips, so subtle takes and bottom contact register immediately — a real advantage when fishing soft plastics in deeper water.

Built for a Full Day on the Water

At 188 g, the Shadow Blade sits comfortably in hand during long sessions. The 4-Axis Carbon foregrip adds torsional rigidity without extra weight, while the Fuji VSS reel seat locks your reel securely in place. Fuji O-Concept (Offset Concept) guides reduce line friction for clean casts and smooth retrieves across the 5–21 g casting range.

Choose the Right Variant

The Shadow Blade is available as a single variant matching the specs below. If Rapala expands the range, length and casting weight will be the key differentiators for matching rod to technique.

• 274 cm | ML | 5–21 g | 188 g | Fast Action — an all-round predator spinning rod suited to perch, zander, pike, asp, trout, sea trout, sea bass and more; covers spinners, soft plastics and hard baits from bank or boat

Facts

• Rod length: 274 cm

• Casting weight: 5–21 g

• Rod weight: 188 g

• Transport length: 142 cm

• Sections: 2

• Action: Fast

• Blank material: High-Modulus Carbon

• Guides: Fuji O-Concept (Offset Concept) Line

• Reel seat: Fuji VSS

• Foregrip: 4-Axis Carbon

• Connector: Aluminium Blank Connector