Rapala Shad Rap Elite 55

5,5 cm / 7 gr / 2,4-2,7 m

The original Rapala Shad Rap has long been a favourite for anglers since its release. The new Shad Rap Elite builds on the tournament proven qualities of the Shad Rap and take this classic to the next level.

Combining premium balsa wood with modern heavy duty construction techniques has created maximum durability and casting distance. With a body shape resembling baitfish found world over and finished off with Rapala’s new modern Elite foil finishes has created a lure that oozes ‘eat me’.

The Shad Rap Elite has an action that must be seen, the Shad Rap Elite is incredibly responsive and has an action that ranges from a wide wobble to a tight shimmy depending on the retrieval speed. Add a few twitches in the retrieve and the Shad Rap Elite comes to life often triggering savage strikes. Getting to a depth of 3m on the cast the Shad Rap Elite is a highly versatile lure that blends a traditional crankbait with a jerk-bait seamlessly.

Finished off with sticky sharp Needle Point VMC 75 Series trebles this lure is ready to go straight out of the packet.

Premium balsa, fish-catching action on both casting and trolling, and a natural baitfish profile – given the Elite treatment! The Shad Rap Elite® builds on the well-proven qualities of the immensely popular Shad Rap® crankbait and pairs it with modern wire-through construction for maximum casting distance and durability. Resembling baitfish found the world over, the responsive lure’s action ranges from a wide wobble to a tight shimmy – depending on how fast you retrieve it. The Shad Rap Elite® features VMC®’s 75’ Series treble hooks with the extra-sharp Needle Point® designed for landing large and spirited fish.

• Casting and Trolling
• Floating
• Balsa Body
• Long-Casting
• Lead-free
• Versatile Swimming Action
• Hand-Tuned & Tank-Tested
• Heavy-Duty Body with Wire-Through Construction
• VMC® 7554 2X Black Nickel Treble Hooks