Shad Raps

[Nitrochad]

what depth do these baits dive,is there a difference in the sr5 or sr7 other than length,need a little know how on these baits,thanks for any info.

[fishinfreak21]

The body length of the 5 is 2" while the 7 is 2 3/4". The largest size (9) dives to 15 ft. The 5 dives about 4 ft. So, the 7 should be about 6-8 ft approx.

[Buggs Islander]

the orignal balsa ones ( not plastic suspending) are some of the best tight wobble cranks around IMHO... I usually use the 7 and depending on line size runs between 6-8 ft. It floats pretty fast so it is good for hitting a stump or tree, and if you stop it, it will float right off most times... I like the shad color in most water conditions and the firetiger has put a few in the boat for me on murky days. No rattle, but I think that helps it too in a lot of situations. The 5 is smaller and probably gets 5-6 feet. Main gripe on these baits is they definitely aren't as easy to cast as a Bomber or Bandit...they are pretty light and kinda hard to throw in the wind because they will sail on you, but they DEFINITELY catch fish!

[teelman]

You should not use them....they are pure junk. Send all of them to me and I'll dispose of them properly


LOL, seriously, they are sort of a "standard" for cold water crankbaiting, best I can tell. but, they also work year-around. Tons and tons of people use them and speak highly of them.

The box gives specs on the outside of it. The 7 says its 5/16oz but I dont believe it for one second. I can throw a deep baby N that's 1/4oz much easier than a shadrap. Silver and shad pattern for me

As for the size, try the 7, if they dont like that, throw the 5. Use 8# or less. 7 can be thrown on a baitcaster, but the 5 is best thrown on a spinning outfit. If there's wind, stick to the spinning outfit.