Love the erratic action of these shadow raps. I also use them in the harbor for spotted, calico, and sand bass. They work very well on halibuts too.

The Shadow Rap Shad is a suspending but very slow rising jerk bait if left sitting. The action is great and the colors are many. Add a couple of stick-on lead weight tabs if you want a true suspending bait. This bait cast well and far with a medium or medium light spinning rod and 8 to 10 lb test. Dives to about 6 to 8' on a normal retrieve but will go a little deeper than 10' ?"jerk trolling" (which works well by the way).

?They crack pretty easily so do not slap them on the water to dislodge grass. Once cracked they take on water and sink backwards ~ yes, they will still catch fish when worked but suspension is gone. The hooks are sharp and sticky but bend or break easily. If you catch a ?5 lb bass on only one hook you can pretty much kiss it goodby because he will straighten or break the hook. Adding heavier hooks will probably subdue the action. Still, this is a great bait and a proven fish catcher, particularly in winter. If you don't have any get some, you won't be sorry.

This lure is extremely efficient at catching smallmouth and large mouth bass. It works great with subtle jerks and long pauses. It is the best for spawning smallmouth and for largemouth all summer long. Haymaker is by far the most productive color for me.