Shad Crankbaits

Explore our premium selection of shad crankbaits, designed to enhance your fishing experience. These lures mimic the natural movement of shad, attracting a variety of freshwater species with their realistic action and vibrant colors. Crafted for durability and performance, our shad crankbaits feature a range of sizes and diving depths to suit any fishing condition. Whether you're casting from the shore or trolling in deeper waters, these lures are essential for any angler looking to increase their catch rate. Elevate your tackle box with our top-quality shad crankbaits today!

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Rapala Shad Rap Crankbait

Rapala Shad Rap Crankbait

$5.97-$11.49

WAS: $9.99-$11.49*

(104)

very good ... the long- time gold standard--- hard to go wrong with this one! ... Great crank bait- if their hitting crank baits this will produce. ... it worked

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5 johnny vegas
went fishing in canada this week. caught a bunch of small mouth bass. they put up a good fight. it worked awesome

5 Jr
Used many different crank baits This one is top of most crank baits moves very well. Caught plenty fish on this lure

5 mcdoud2
This one might not land the largest fish but if you want to have a great time catching medium sized fish you got ta try this one! Northern Pike love it and Smallmouth hit as well.

5 Lee13
Used this bait in a clear water lake in May and caught Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and White Bass on the same fishing trip. It really looks and swims like a bait fish.

5 APfisherman
I use this great lure to troll up suspended walleye. Works even better after dark.

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Rapala Shallow Shad Rap Crankbait

Rapala Shallow Shad Rap Crankbait

$7.99-$11.49

WAS: $9.99-$11.49*

(13)

Has a good feel. ... Also good in open shallow water. ... Great buy for a proven lure. ... great action ... Bought as part of a gift and they seemed to enjoy it ... Has very good

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5 KC
Have caught more bass on this lure than any other over the course of close to 2 decades. Best colors are shad, crawdad and perch. Works for largemouth and smallmouth.

5 trb4me
This bait worked great for me and caught many fish. Unfortunately, the plastic lip broke off on mine.

5 stuball56
This is an excellent addition to any tackle box. Works great trolled, cast, and is also a great top water for bass. Cast it out onto the glass smooth morning/evening water, let it sit a minute, give it a couple twitches and........... BAM, fish on! Looks fantastic, and it works. Rapala are the only `` crank baits '' I use now.

5 4Man
Great bait. This order was to replenish my stock.

5 JimmyB1
I sorted through a clearance bin and found a special deal( Buy 5/Get 5). I located an assortment of Rapala Shallow Shad Raps and bought them. Great buy for a proven lure.

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Rapala Jointed Shad Rap Crankbait

Rapala Jointed Shad Rap Crankbait

$7.49-$9.99

WAS: $8.99-$9.99*

(19)

Great for small mouth bass an large mouth ... Great crank bait-- effective with smallmouth bass, rockfish and redeye. use it almost exclusively for

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5 BobFrank47
The Rapala Jointed Shad Rap crankbait is my go to lure when it comes down yo fishing. When the fish are not biting I tie this baby on and she always seems to bull through. This bait is amazing at enticing the bass to bite.

5 Possumbait
Great crank bait-- effective with smallmouth bass, rockfish and redeye. use it almost exclusively for smallmouth!

5 FisherJ
The jointed shad rap has caught me largemouth when others failed. It floats, dives quickly, and suspends. When you learn a proper technique for retrieval, you will surely catch fish. I recommend the perch color.

5 Stacey55
Runs true, dives down to about twelve feet trolled and has great suspended action. Fishes as well as baits costing twice the price.

5 runwild
My first Rapala jointed crankbait and it catches something every session!

Rapala Harvest Shad Hard Bait
  • Headspin
  • Spendy Shades

Rapala Harvest Shad Hard Bait

$7.99

(1)

Good lure for the fishing

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5 SpongeRobert SP
Good lure for the fishing trip. If you can find fish in puddle, you 're good to throw this bait much to their heads and they may bite.

Strike King Red Eyed Shad Lipless Crankbait

Strike King Red Eyed Shad Lipless Crankbait

$5.47-$8.49

WAS: $7.49-$8.49*

(167)

This bait is very effective for Fall and Spring schooling bass and bass feeding on baitfish just under the surface. ... Great action. ... Great Deals ... This bait is awesome it catches fish when nothing else

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5 Leighton
I just wanted to say that this product works really great for what I 'm fishing for. Thanks again

5 ScottBendsRods
Great lure for year round. Bought a few of these just to have.

5 Bassfun
If your looking for a good lipless crank.... it's hard to beat a Strike King!! 3rd cast out of the box I landed a lunker!!

5 crankybass
The first time I used this lure I caught a 24 '' northern pike. The lure preformed well, took the abuse, and I have actually bought a second one in case of loss. The color pattern I purchased was the Gold/Black Back.

5 Fishing Cop
If I need to catch a fish, this will certainly do it for me.

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Rapala Ultra Light Shad Hard Bait

Rapala Ultra Light Shad Hard Bait

$7.97

WAS: $9.99*

(8)

Definitely worth it to pick a few up if you have an ultra light setup ... Good for panfish, perch, and small bass. ... Come on warm weather ... Great lure ... Have had some

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5 Waycaster
Good for panfish, perch, and small bass. Definitely worth it to pick a few up if you have an ultra light setup

5 DJG33
Love the action from this guy fish can ’ t resist need more of these in my tackle box for sure

5 Happy Dad
I believe this is the 3rd time purchasing one of these. They are great, just keep em out of the trees! We have a lot of success with bass and trout on them.

5 AlphaTanker
These are usually my go to crank baits and I always buy more when they ’ re on sale for my kids to fish with.

5 Wadein
I am looking forward to the great fish I ’ ll get with this lure!

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Rapala Shadow Rap Shad

Rapala Shadow Rap Shad

$6.97-$13.99

WAS: $13.99*

(43)

This is one of the better working most versatile Jerk baits I 've used in awhile. ... Best lure in the box. ... Amazing action. ... Fantastic bait! ... Great lure to have tied

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5 GKAR69
Using the technique I learned on Bassmaster, I caught a bass on my first cast.

5 Oz
This is my go to lure after I too water fish and before going to worm.

5 Tunasandwich
Well made, good hooks and great color selection. Yet to catch a fish with it but to be fair I have n't used it much.

5 Rocknut88
This is one of the better working most versatile Jerk baits I 've used in awhile. I 'm in the state of Maryland and have been slamming chain pickeral on these bad boys. Not had a chance to use for bass yet but I imagine with its super subtle finesse abilities it will produce some good fish!

5 Hutchhh11
Great movement when jerked with a lot of hard flashing side movements and then when paused it will slow rise with the nose up. Mimics a small bait fish swimming around. Great lure to have tied on

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Rapala Shadow Rap Shad Deep Swimming Jerkbait

Rapala Shadow Rap Shad Deep Swimming Jerkbait

$6.97-$13.99

WAS: $13.99*

(16)

Rapala makes a great crank bait and very affordable ... This jerk bait is easy to fish. ... Kind of a nice thumping action on retrieve, good moves as a jerkbait, excellent finish, not surprised at all it attracts the

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5 bleedgreen
a great new bait from rapala, a good variety on line to order from in store not much to choose from

5 Opper
This is a great lure! I have caught 5 walleyes with the silver and Halloween colors. I just ordered 3 more types and will use. It is easy to use the jerk bait on top of the surface and works very well just before dusk and after. Probably just as well in the morning hours too!

5 southernbay
Hey these are good lures! How I know? First time I used it I hooked an absolute monster bass in a heavily fished area of a heavily fished lake, a rare occurrence. Kind of a nice thumping action on retrieve, good moves as a jerkbait, excellent finish, not surprised at all it attracts the monsters. Only negative is easy to snag getting it down into below surface brush.

5 Joel23
My go to walleye lure. This lure works wounders. I catch walleye from 1lb up to about 8lb on this lure.

5 Matt
Rapala makes a great crank bait and very affordable

Z-Man Shad FryZ 1.75" 8pk Soft Bait

Z-Man Shad FryZ 1.75" 8pk Soft Bait

$4.99

(2)

It has great colors, and it catches all kinds of fish. ... These work great with a small jig head. ... Great for pan fish. ... Great for pan

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5 PunkZee
' Nuff said. It's z man elaztech. It has great colors, and it catches all kinds of fish.

5 Greg211
These work great with a small jig head. Great for pan fish.

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Rapala Glass Shad Rap Hard Bait

Rapala Glass Shad Rap Hard Bait

$7.47-$9.99

WAS: $9.99*

(1)

Rapala makes the best quality baits ... It's hard to beat the quality and craftsmanship of a

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5 Dan Beeee
It's hard to beat the quality and craftsmanship of a rapala. This bait runs true out of the box and is fish catching machine.

Rapala Rattling & Suspending Shad Rap
  • Silver Blue

Rapala Rattling & Suspending Shad Rap

$9.99

(1)

It ’s a Rapala of course it ’s

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5 FAW13
It ’s a Rapala of course it ’s good. Will buy a lot more

Rapala X-Rap Jointed Shad Hard Bait
  • Silver
  • Perch
  • Gold

Rapala X-Rap Jointed Shad Hard Bait

$21.99-$22.99

(7)

Easy to throw and can even be used with spinning gear. ... caught so many bluefish with this!! ... Great Downsize for Musky ... Perfect size bait for PA muskies! ... Good action on long

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5 jeepsrs
Love this lure, catches huge stripers. Troll it 3 mph and hold on.

5 Joel
Awsome in saltwater for stripers, blue. Also amazing to use in freshwater for pike and Muskie all around an amazing lire

5 joeyb106
caught so many bluefish with this!! hands down one of the best hard baits i have bought

5 Barefoot Petr
Excellent lure for striped bass in the early season. The large profile is anatomically correct for menhaden( also called bunker), and the larger size limits the number of smaller fish able to hit it.

5 mwcfh12489
Perfect size bait for PA muskies! Easy to throw and can even be used with spinning gear.

Bomber Lures Fat Free Shad Crankbait
  • Multi
  • Tennessee Shad
  • Citrus Shad

Bomber Lures Fat Free Shad Crankbait

$4.99

(22)

Good reflective pattern ... Sturdy bait that the fish love. ... Works perfectly for fishing. ... Excellent crankbait to have in your arsenal. ... The Fish Love It! ... Great action on the

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5 Kyle
This lure has built my confidence with all around crankbait fishing. It flat catches them.

5 Ron St
I bought this last month and i am happy with it!!!

5 LibbyW
Works perfectly for fishing. Great bait! Would recommend.

5 Jimmy S
Bought this for bass fishing. Excellent crankbait to have in your arsenal.

5 Double Js
Good bait to throw in your tackle box. Good reflective pattern

Rapala Harvest Shad Hard Bait

Rapala Harvest Shad Hard Bait

$7.99

(2)

Good

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5 JAK77
Will be using in Canada for fly in fishing trip for walleye

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Bomber Lures Shallow A Crankbait
  • Multi

Bomber Lures Shallow A Crankbait

$2.97

WAS: $4.99*

(10)

Runs shallow which is perfect for bank fishing. ... This a great lure to use in thin water or over weeds. ... Great little crankbait for shallow water applications during spring, summer and early

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5 Rlog
Looks good in the water, doesn ’ t get snagged easy.

5 Spider G
Smooth as silk on water and casting out also Just ordered some for both my sons

5 Ms0608
Works well, must have addition to your fishing collection

5 Honcho93
Great little crankbait for shallow water applications during spring, summer and early fall

5 John 4815
I bought this for a fall crankbait. Chartreuse is great on bright days. Runs shallow which is perfect for bank fishing.

Rapala Jointed Shallow Shad Rap Hard Bait

Rapala Jointed Shallow Shad Rap Hard Bait

$9.99

(3)

Casts well and great price with buy three, get three. ... This bait has done me nothing but good! ... Great action and sound! ... Love the product! ... Love the product, great

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5 DanielT
Ive been through at least 5 of these mostly because I use this all the time my best bait to throw out so far! This bait has done me nothing but good! The rattle and action will for sure attract and trigger a chase.

5 Lockeness Monster
Love the product, great quality. Love the product!

5 Vt71
Casts well and great price with buy three, get three.

Bandit Lures Walleye Shad

Bandit Lures Walleye Shad

$6.99

(3)

They come in a good selection of colors, and the paint holds up after catching many fish. ... The strength and sharpness of the hooks are impressive. ... This is a great lure that is very castable and has great

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5 Brian D.
I have run a shad style from a competitor for years. When these came out, I gave them a try, and they flat- out caught fish. They come out of the box tuned and run straight. They come in a good selection of colors, and the paint holds up after catching many fish. But what's best about these lures is no more bent or broken hooks. The strength and sharpness of the hooks are impressive. I one hundred percent recommend these!

5 Phillip D.
Love it

5 Allan K.
This is a great lure that is very castable and has great action!

Walleye Nation Creations Shaky Shad

Walleye Nation Creations Shaky Shad

$7.49

(1)

Hopefully this weekend and catch me a few walleye ... I ca n't wait to get this one out in the water. ... This is a wonderful

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5 Hoodaddy1
This is a wonderful lure. I have used their others ones in the past and I own probably every color they make. I ca n't wait to get this one out in the water. Hopefully this weekend and catch me a few walleye

Rapala Snare 50 Crankbait
  • Green Gizzard Shad
  • Metallic Gold

Rapala Snare 50 Crankbait

$8.99

(2)

Had to snag a set of these to try out. ... Purchased last month. Worked great this time of year when the bait fish are small. I used them on finicky fish that would n't bite anything else and they bit

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5 Potoc
Rapala seems to be making new rattle trap type baits pretty often. Had to snag a set of these to try out.

5 Taycs
Purchased last month. Worked great this time of year when the bait fish are small. I used them on finicky fish that would n't bite anything else and they bit this.

Rapala Snare 50 Crankbait

Rapala Snare 50 Crankbait

$8.99

(1)

Awesome lipless with amazing action and size for finicky fish great fall

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5 Chad
Awesome lipless with amazing action and size for finicky fish great fall rate

Strike King Red Eyed Shad Tungsten 2-Tap Hard Bait
  • Natural Bream
  • Smokey Chrome Blue
  • Chrome Sexy Shad

Strike King Red Eyed Shad Tungsten 2-Tap Hard Bait

$10.99

(3)

And have had moderate success with them. ... Inexpensive and cast great ... I feel confident that there will be more to follow this spring. ... Wonderful lure ... Great product and

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5 Fishhawk
I own a number of strike king lipless crank baits. And have had moderate success with them. This was my first purchase of one with the tungsten 2- tap. On my first boating trip of the year. The bite was slow on the Reservoir. The strike king 2- tap in the chili craw pattern got my only bite of the day. A Maryland PB smallmouth. Though it was only 1 fish. I feel confident that there will be more to follow this spring.

4 John46
Great product and reliable. Buying a few more real soon

Strike King MachShad 120mm Jointed Swimbait

Strike King MachShad 120mm Jointed Swimbait

$12.99

(1)

Nice ... Good for

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5 Lee94
Good for fishing. Like the color. Always in my tacklebox

Strike King Wake Shad Hornet Blue Wakebait

Strike King Wake Shad Hornet Blue Wakebait

$13.99

(3)

Great lures, they create a good wake just below the surface ... Great addition to the top water rotation for early fall fishing. ... I bought this for my son and he has caught some fish with

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5 Fishingmom8
I bought this for my son and he has caught some fish with it. Yay!

5 Jh12hg
Great lures, they create a good wake just below the surface

5 NoQuarterFishing561
Great addition to the top water rotation for early fall fishing. Nothing beats the top water bite!

Walleye Nation Creations Boogie Shad

Walleye Nation Creations Boogie Shad

$7.49

(1)

I am looking forward to taking this lure out this weekend and trying to catch me a few walleyw with it. ... Like most walleye nation products I love the quality I love the paint Jobs on

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5 Hoodaddy1
Like most walleye nation products I love the quality I love the paint Jobs on them. I am looking forward to taking this lure out this weekend and trying to catch me a few walleyw with it.

Eurotackle Z-Viber Crankbait

Eurotackle Z-Viber Crankbait

$5.99-$8.99

(2)

It's a great medium size bait for ice fishing, when the bigger rattling baits are too much and the nano ones are just too small to get a hook in. ... Bought this a month ago and def helped pull a few more fish thru the

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5 BuffaloFiggs
It's a great medium size bait for ice fishing, when the bigger rattling baits are too much and the nano ones are just too small to get a hook in.

4 Jaridamous
Bought this a month ago and def helped pull a few more fish thru the hole.

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Rapala (Dives-To) Series Crankbait

Rapala (Dives-To) Series Crankbait

$9.47-$11.99

WAS: $11.99*

(157)

Perfect tight swim pattern. ... And it was Rapala, I was introduced to Rapala as a kid from a video game which featured an assortment and variety of diving, jerking, sinking baits which you easily maneuvered through the

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5 basssniperU1
I got the color closest to our natural crawfish. Bass really inhale this lure. Dives deep enough and works well around docks as long as there is a reasonably clean bottom. Did not have to tune this lure as it runs straight right out of the box. Retrieve and pause works the best. Most hits on when the lure is stopped.

5 Da big fish Thomas
Excellent crank bait.. Perfect tight swim pattern.

5 Icewater22
I fished the bluegill color because that's the primary food source for the bass in my like. It always catches fish. Buy 2, you ca n't go wrong..

5 James
Love the action no fish yet but still in my rotation!

5 Chris
I have caught big bass with the DT10. So far 6lb is biggest. I run it thru the tops of brush about 6- 8'. I have many Rapala's and two of a few and this is one of them. I like the chartreuse and brown for stained water.

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Shad Crankbaits

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  • What are shad crankbaits and how do they work?
  • What types of fishing situations are shad crankbaits best suited for?
  • What features should I look for in a quality shad crankbait?
  • How do I choose the right size shad crankbait for my fishing needs?
  • Can shad crankbaits be used in different water conditions?

Frequently Asked Questions For Shad Crankbaits

Shad crankbaits are fishing lures designed to mimic the appearance and movement of shad, a common baitfish. They are typically made from durable materials and feature a lip that helps them dive to specific depths when retrieved. The realistic swimming action can attract predatory fish, making them effective for various fishing conditions.

Shad crankbaits are versatile lures that can be used in a variety of fishing situations, including freshwater and saltwater environments. They are particularly effective during the spring and fall when fish are actively feeding on shad. Anglers often use them in lakes, rivers, and reservoirs where shad populations are abundant.

When selecting a shad crankbait, consider features such as the size, diving depth, and color patterns. A well-designed crankbait should have a realistic finish and a balanced weight to achieve optimal casting distance and swimming action. Additionally, look for durable construction to withstand repeated use and encounters with fish.

Choosing the right size shad crankbait depends on the target species and the size of the baitfish in the area. Smaller crankbaits are ideal for targeting species like panfish, while larger options are better suited for predatory fish like bass and pike. It's also important to match the size of the lure to the conditions and the time of year.

Yes, shad crankbaits can be effective in various water conditions, including clear, stained, or murky waters. In clear water, natural colors and subtle actions may work best, while brighter colors can be more effective in stained or murky conditions. Adjusting the retrieve speed and depth can also enhance their effectiveness based on the water clarity.