shadow rap and shadow rap shads suck 2024
dsqui reply :
am i the only one having bad experiences with these things. they keep breaking/cracking right where the second color is on them all the way to the bill.
Bluebasser86 reply :
I haven't had one break, but I've also only caught a grand total of 2 bass on them in all the time I've fished them. I just can't seem to get a fish to eat one. Both days I caught a fish on the bait, I had really good bites on other jerkbaits, but not on the Shadow rap or Shadow Rap Shads.
smalljaw67 reply :
I haven't had any break and the shadow rap has been one of my better producing jerkbaits. As for the shad, I haven't had much chance to use them other than a few casts to see how they run, but the regular shadow rap has produced every time I've used it.
Scott F reply :
I've seen videos online where a guy takes one out of the box and squeezes it with his fingers and cracks it. I have been using mine in open water where they haven't been bouncing off of rocks and haven't broken one yet. They've been catching fish as well.
OkobojiEagle reply :
They're a little large for my taste, I'd prefer them in a 9 size.
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flyfisher reply :
I have used them heavily, caught a bunch of fish and haven't had one crack.
I have also seen that video of the dude trying to break the bait. I's a joke to me but there is another thread on here about that...
I would contact rapala and let them know and i would bet you get them replaced.
lakeannaangler reply :
I love both the shadow rap and shadow rap shad, I've caught lots of fish on mine. I have only had one or two Rapala baits break and they were my fault
jonnyblazex reply :
I've had pretty good luck on them in the fall when the water temp drops (the only time I throw them so far). I recall one morning where I couldn't get bit on anything else I was using, then put on a shadow rap and caught lots of nice walleyes, smallies, and some largemouth as well, water temp was around 50 degrees.
I lost a lot of fish, on my old setup, because I was using too heavy power and too stiff a rod. I was using a 7'MH fast rod, and since switched to a 6'8 M fast. The rod is much softer than the MH I was using, loads up a lot easier, and keeps the hooks in the fish much better when they make a run or get hooked by slapping the bait. It is my dedicated jerkbait setup.
I haven't had a shadow rap break yet, but I wouldn't recommend slapping them on the water to clear weeds, or casting them into a dock, as these will damage them. I think the video of the guy squeezing them is kinda silly. It is an unnatural thing that would not normally happen when out on the water. Yes they are made out of pretty thin plastic, that gives them the best action.
dsqui reply :
ya im not one to smack them on the water either guess i just got a bunch of bad ones. now i did manage to catch quite a few fish on them but man not enough to break them. im using a farely soft rod myself its the dobyns fury 705 cb which is a 7ft mh moderate action rod. i dunno like i said they just kept breaking so finally i just bought something else it gets pretty expensive driving back to the bait store 2-3 times a week even if they are replacing them for me
An Outdoor Guy reply :
tI have 4 shadow raps 3 regular and one deep diving. I have only used them a handful of times but no cracks on mine. they are a little big for my liking as well. I see them as the jigs of the jerk bait world. they don't catch a million fish but the ones they do catch are really freaking big. that being said I like the HJ8 size. they are just perfect for me because I like to catch a lot of fish no matter what the size is. just remember to use 12# fluoro with the shadow raps because anything else makes them run about a foot under the surface lmao
Tracker22 reply :
Rapala obviously has a problem. I own six of them and have yet to have one crack. But, knowing that the problem exists, I think a company with a history like Rapala will address the issue. In the mean time, the guys with the defective ones are screwed.
UPSmallie reply :
Have had pike and smallmouth crush my one and only shadow rap and really the only damage so far is scratch marks from teeth on the lure. Not my go-to lure by any means, but it produces from time to time.
WIGuide reply :
I've got about half a box full now of a mix of shadow rap and shadow rap deep's. I haven't had any of them crack or break and I've caught a bunch of fish on them. If you're having problems with them give Rapala a call and see what they say. They might replace them for you.
Also, I don't throw jerkbaits very much in the summer unless it's a smallie dominant lake, otherwise it's spring and fall/winter for me. They've caught me and my dad a lot of fish, and a lot of quality fish as well. Just a sample of what they can do...
blckshirt98 reply :
I assumed the thin walls on the Shadow Raps were so they have the buoyancy to float upwards as advertised.
r3825 reply :
I've had nothing but success with both everytime I've used them, they've become one of my favorite lures
Raul reply :
On 8/14/2016 at 5:51 AM, Tracker22 said:Rapala obviously has a problem. I own six of them and have yet to have one crack. But, knowing that the problem exists, I think a company with a history like Rapala will address the issue. In the mean time, the guys with the defective ones are screwed.
You lucky dawg, got all the good ones, OP got all the bad ones.
flyfisher reply :
On 8/16/2016 at 3:32 AM, blckshirt98 said:I assumed the thin walls on the Shadow Raps were so they have the buoyancy to float upwards as advertised.
Only the Shadow Rap shads are designed to be slow risers, the standard shadow rap are slow sinkers.
rippin-lips reply :
I have about 12 of the shadow rap 11 and I cracked one so far. I'll take the blame as I was casting it into shallow water with a rocky bottom. They do work though.
Ratherbfishing reply :
Nope, no problems with mine. And they have become one of my very favorite springtime baits.
Yeajray231 reply :
Unofrtuante to hear about someone having problems with rapala. I swear it's my favorite brand. Just too fun to fish ! And can catch all species on a rapala ! I've had success with the shadow rap, but don't own many due to the fact I'm in love with some of their other models. Like the original, countdown , jointed , fat rap, dt and husky jerk. If I showed you my collection you'd know I have a problem. But they helped me get into artificial when I was really young ! And have embraced them ever since.
gimruis reply :
I bought 3 in various sizes and colors early this spring when they were on sale and the latest craze. I've used them fairly regularly and I have not caught A SINGLE fish on them yet. Not even a slimy old pike that generally bites anything that moves. One of the biggest disappointments in lures I've had in a while
Ratherbfishing reply :
On 8/17/2016 at 8:58 AM, gimruis said:I bought 3 in various sizes and colors early this spring when they were on sale and the latest craze. I've used them fairly regularly and I have not caught A SINGLE fish on them yet. Not even a slimy old pike that generally bites anything that moves. One of the biggest disappointments in lures I've had in a while
Don't give up on them yet! I can't believe that a bait I've had such tremendous luck with can do so poorly for someone else. How and where are you fishing them?
flyfisher reply :
On 8/17/2016 at 10:20 AM, Ratherbfishing said:Don't give up on them yet! I can't believe that a bait I've had such tremendous luck with can do so poorly for someone else. How and where are you fishing them?
it's not always the bait....there is a reason why it is hard to be a good fisherman, the bait is only one part of a very large equation.
gimruis reply :
I've used them as a steady crank bait on occasion but mostly as a jerk bait. I've caught smallmouth on tubes, wacky rigs, DT crank baits all in the same day but they wouldn't take any of the shadow raps. I have tried using them along the outside weed line for largemouth several times and they won't even produce a strike from a pike. I bust out a spinner bait or other crank bait and BAM the bass are there, plus the pike are all over it. But they just won't attack the shadow raps. Not sure what the deal is
r3825 reply :
I'm really surprised at all the bad reviews on this, it's been my go to lately and I actually got my first double on it and I've been fishing for over 30 years. I fish it as a jerk bait pretty aggressively, 3 hard jerks and a short pause and bam. I've had several 3lb bass as well as crappie and bluegill attack them. Great bait in my opinion.
Raul reply :
On 8/19/2016 at 6:32 AM, r3825 said:I'm really surprised at all the bad reviews on this, it's been my go to lately and I actually got my first double on it and I've been fishing for over 30 years. I fish it as a jerk bait pretty aggressively, 3 hard jerks and a short pause and bam. I've had several 3lb bass as well as crappie and bluegill attack them. Great bait in my opinion.
Which bad reviews ?
So far in this entire thread there was just one, OP's one, the man apparently has purchased only defective baits that break. 
Jeff H reply :
Like the Shadow Rap quite a bit. The hooks are very thin wire though (.028) and I tried the #6 VMC 1X 9651 short shanks (.036) and they sink a lot faster and I don't want that. Had a good sized gator destroy a set of hooks and any 1X hooks are too heavy. Not sure where I can get hooks with .028 wire yet. Sent email to Rapala so we'll see what they say. In the meantime if anybody knows where I can get good replacement hooks that won't alter the sink rate let me know!
Raul reply :
On 11/14/2016 at 3:03 AM, Jeff H said:Like the Shadow Rap quite a bit. The hooks are very thin wire though (.028) and I tried the #6 VMC 1X 9651 short shanks (.036) and they sink a lot faster and I don't want that. Had a good sized gator destroy a set of hooks and any 1X hooks are too heavy. Not sure where I can get hooks with .028 wire yet. Sent email to Rapala so we'll see what they say. In the meantime if anybody knows where I can get good replacement hooks that won't alter the sink rate let me know!
Man, that's an easy one, good replacement hooks that won't alter the sink rate ----> VMC ( Rapala brand ) of the same size.
Jeff H reply :
Well, I don't know which model number those are on their website. The 9649 claims "fine wire" but it's not available in Black Nickel, which the stock hooks are, so I'm not sure which hook it would be. All the rest are either 1X or heavier...I think??? I'd be plenty happy to stick with VMC, but if there are other brand options in .028 wire I'd consider them as well.
Now I'm starting to consider modifications that will allow use of the 9651 short shanks if I can't find proper hooks. I can't be the only one who's had to replace these hooks....can I? Somebody else must have beat me to this by now 
iceintheveins reply :
Have caught largemouth, smallmouth and pike on the shadow rap. No problems at all.
William Rossi reply :
Get a Pointer and be done with it.
Jeff H reply :
Rapala's reply stated that the factory stock hooks on the Shadow Rap are not available at this time as a replacement. They suggested the 8540 as replacement. I don't think that's going to help, but I'll get some and see how they work out.
burrows reply :
Before I say it I would like to apologize to all rapala fans.
CRAPALA !!!!!!!
thats all I got to say.
Yeajray231 reply :
On 11/15/2016 at 7:20 AM, Cheesefrank said:Before I say it I would like to apologize to all rapala fans.
CRAPALA !!!!!!!
of all the companies to call crap rapala is probably the last one I would name.
I've caught fish on EVERY model I have EVER tried. This includes the original floater, countdown , jointed, shad rap (jointed version too), x-rap (and all its variances ) fat rap, dives-to series, husky jerk, tail dancer, rippin' rap, rattlin', skitter pop/walk/prop , and even the recent models such as a shadow and scatter raps.
Now there is a time and place for these lures but I can almost assure you if you cant catch fish with these baits you're not on the fish or you're not presenting them correctly.
burrows reply :
On 11/15/2016 at 7:27 AM, Yeajray231 said:of all the companies to call crap rapala is probably the last one I would name.
I've caught fish on EVERY model I have EVER tried. This includes the original floater, countdown , jointed, shad rap (jointed version too), x-rap (and all its variances ) fat rap, dives-to series, husky jerk, tail dancer, rippin' rap, rattlin', skitter pop/walk/prop , and even the recent models such as a shadow and scatter raps.
Now there is a time and place for these lures but I can almost assure you if you cant catch fish with these baits you're not on the fish or you're not presenting them correctly.
I'm not a big fan that's all, I of course have certain rapala baits that are staples in my arsenal other than that I feel rapala is overrated and they don't really use quality components on there baits but hey that's just my opinion and I'm entitled to it.
Yeajray231 reply :
Hooks and split rings have never failed me on em. I actually use VMC for alot of my specialty hook needs. . and compared to other "High end" cranks they are priced quite nicely. I
smalljaw67 reply :
On 11/15/2016 at 4:39 AM, Jeff H said:Rapala's reply stated that the factory stock hooks on the Shadow Rap are not available at this time as a replacement. They suggested the 8540 as replacement. I don't think that's going to help, but I'll get some and see how they work out.
The VMC 8540 is the one you want. These also happen to be what is on the Luck-E-Strike RC STX.
Jeff H reply :
On 11/15/2016 at 6:50 PM, smalljaw67 said:The VMC 8540 is the one you want. These also happen to be what is on the Luck-E-Strike RC STX.
You wouldn't happen to know the wire diameter of the 8540, would you?
smalljaw67 reply :
On 11/16/2016 at 7:08 AM, Jeff H said:You wouldn't happen to know the wire diameter of the 8540, would you?
Go to " Lure Parst Online " and send them an email, they will let you know. That is the only place I've been able to get them on short notice, and when I compare the 8540 hooks I have on my RC STX baits, they look identical to what is on the Shadow rap.
Ratherbfishing reply :
If you want, I can take them off your hands for you. It would be a shame to have them taking up space in your tackle box. ; )
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