The Rapala Shad Rap Legacy: A Chat With Al Lindner

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In the world of hard baits, the Rapala Shad Rap is in a league of its own regarding global sales and sheer multi-species performance. From targeting bass on highland reservoirs to pike and walleye fishing, legendary angler Al Lindner sheds insight on using the Rapala Shad Rap, what makes it so effective, and how to fish it to target a wide range of predatory fish effectively.

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KEY INSIGHTS ON SHAD RAP
UNIQUE DESIGN AND VERSATILITY
The Shad Rap is crafted from balsa wood, which has a natural action that hard-molded plastics can't match. The Shad Rap's design offers a consistent running depth, which is crucial when targeting fish in specific depth ranges. Lindner explains the Shad Rap's versatility, noting its effectiveness in both cold and warm waters and its ability to maintain performance at various speeds.

TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES
FISHING TECHNIQUES
Al Lindner shares a variety of fishing techniques to help you make the most of the Rapala Shad Rap. In colder waters or at night, a steady retrieve is the way to go. He suggests a more aggressive approach as temperatures rise, treating the Shad Rap almost like a jerkbait with erratic motions or simply 'burning' it through the water to trigger reaction strikes.

GEAR RECOMMENDATIONS
For optimal casting, Lindner prefers using a spinning rod paired with a size 3000 reel to handle the light weight of the Shad Rap effectively. The setup is further enhanced with a braided mainline for castability complemented by a fluorocarbon leader for some stretch and reduced visibility.

CONCLUSION AND EXPERT ADVICE
Whether targeting walleye, smallmouth, or largemouth bass, the Shad Rap is always on the menu due to its ability to mimic various forage fish. Since its launch, Lindner's personal success with the bait underscores the Shad Rap's exceptional performance across multiple species and fishing environments.

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Grew up watching him. Loved how he never held back on sharing his experiences and his faith. God bless, brother.

ronrichardsonjr.
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Most of my fishing knowledge comes from this man. My hero…

Dmnazdaq
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Great lure and great instructor of fishing knowledge. A Christian man to top it off . Good Bless Al .

kevintinsley
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Grew up with In-Fisherman magazine and TV show. Great advice from a great family!

randydomanoutdoors
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NO SUPRISE it has such an amazing attraction to Pike and Zander (and redfin perch too) Lauri Rapala originated from Finland. 😂😂 These fish are very common in Scandinavia and all across Europe. 😋👍

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Great bait, runs at a good depth, casts well, doesn't self-tangle as often as some of my squarebill crankbaits. I just upgrade the hooks. Spinning reel recommended.

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This guy has been out here teaching for decades.

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Okay you convinced me to go buy a couple 😂

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