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Rapala Shadow Rap

$11.99

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Description

The Shadow Rap® combines a horizontal struggle with a vertical fade that perfectly mimics a minnow in trouble. Rapala has perfected the natural minnow action in this new jerkbait that triggers fish in three ways: on the kick, on a slow fading fall and on the snap back to life. Most jerk baits continue on a forward plane with each jerk. Not the Shadow Rap®. It kicks almost 180 degrees right then left, so it can be fished nearly in place with very little forward travel, keeping the flickering fade of the Shadow Rap® right in a fish's strike zone. That's when things really get interesting. IT'S ABOUT THE STRUGGLE - Kicking almost 180 degrees right then left, with very little forward travel, it stays in the strike zone. HEAD DOWN ATTITUDE - Head down, ready to work, the fixed weight system allows lure to fade slowly like a dying minnow. SLACK LINE LOOK BACK - After a sharp snap and generous slack line, it will actually spin around and look backwards. Incredible Life-Like Finishes Kicks Almost 180 Degrees Right Then Left Action Keeps Shadow Rap® in Strike Zone Longer Slow-Sinking on Pause Running Depth: 2 ft. to 4 ft. Premium VMC® Fine Wire Black Nickel Round Bend Hooks Technique: Casting

Specifications

Category

Jerkbaits

Sink Rate

slow sink

Target Species

bass

Techniques

casting

Water Column

subsurface

Running Depth

2-4 ft

Action

erratic dart

Conditions

clear water, low light, open water

Field Notes

Best for casting around shallow cover or open water when fish are keyed on minnows. The bait works with sharp snaps and pauses, letting it kick side to side, fade on the pause, and then look back on slack line to trigger strikes.

Pros

  • Very lifelike minnow action
  • Stays in the strike zone with little forward travel
  • Slow-sinking pause can trigger following fish

Cons

  • Requires a jerk-pause cadence to get the best action
  • Only runs shallow to moderate depth

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