Rapala Shad Rap SR8

$11.33 USD

Rapala Shad Rap SR8

$11.33 USD

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Length80 mm (3.1 in)
Weight11 g (3/8 oz)
Depth2.4–4.5 m
TypeCrankbait

Description

The Rapala Shad Rap SR8 is an 8cm, 11g balsa floating crankbait that dives sharply on the retrieve to a running depth of 2.4–4.5m, fished on a twin No.5 hook set-up. Alongside the Original Floating and the CountDown, it is regarded as one of Rapala's finest lure creations, prized for its superb natural swimming action.

The SR8 responds well to a straight retrieve, twitching or jerking, and its lifelike action is designed to draw a strike even from inactive or stubborn fish.

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The numbers

Full spec sheet

Type: Crankbait
Length: 80 mm (3.1 in)
Weight: 11 g (3/8 oz)
Buoyancy: Floating
Running depth: 2.4–4.5 m
Action: Tight wobble-roll with a natural swimming action
Hook size: #5 treble ×2
Target species: Largemouth Bass, Australian Bass, Golden Perch, Smallmouth Bass, Perch, Zander
Retrieve style: Steady retrieve, twitching or jerking
Model: SR8

Information

The swimming action

The SR8 rolls into a tight wobble the moment it hits the water, driven by its balsa body and rounded lip. The action holds together at any retrieve speed, giving a lifelike swimming profile that Rapala built the Shad Rap line around.

When to throw it

Suited to bass water carrying rock, timber or bottom contour in the 2.4–4.5 m band it dives to. Works year-round but earns its keep once fish sit off the bank in deeper staging areas, particularly pre and post spawn.

How to work it

A straight, steady retrieve is the standard approach, though twitching or jerking the rod tip breaks the rhythm and often draws a reaction strike from fish that ignored the first few casts. Deflecting it off cover adds an extra trigger.

The setup it likes

A medium-power baitcasting or spinning rod with a moderate tip suits the twin No.5 trebles well, matched to 10–14 lb fluorocarbon or 30 lb braid with a fluorocarbon leader on a 2500–3000 size reel.

Before you buy

Straight answers

How is it priced?

We aim to beat your local price. We ship direct from Japan, cutting out the overseas middleman, and shipping is shown at checkout before you pay.

When does my order leave Japan?

Orders are packed in Japan and leave within 3–8 business days, tracked. You get a tracking number by email the moment it ships.

How long does delivery take?

Your order leaves Japan in 3–8 business days, tracked. Checkout shows the delivery options for your country, with their price and delivery estimate, before you pay.

Will I be charged import duty or tax?

US import duty is shown as its own line at checkout, before you pay. Your parcel then travels duty-paid, so there is nothing to pay on delivery.

Is it genuine stock?

Yes. Every item is genuine Japanese-market stock, sourced in Japan from an established Japanese wholesaler and shipped straight to you. Never marketplace resellers.