Plastic Shad Bait

Explore our extensive collection of plastic shad bait, designed to attract a variety of fish with lifelike movement and realistic colors. Perfect for both freshwater and saltwater fishing, these versatile lures mimic the natural swimming action of shad, enticing even the most cautious predators. Crafted from durable materials, our plastic shad bait ensures long-lasting performance and resilience against tough conditions. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just starting out, these baits are essential for enhancing your fishing experience and increasing your catch rate.

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Z-Man Finesse ShadZ Soft Bait

Z-Man Finesse ShadZ Soft Bait

$5.49

(6)

I use the Z- Man Finesse ShadZ as my favorite drop shot bait and it has the right movement to interest the bass and then you just flick your line a little and that bass is

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5 Weik
These plastics catch dozens of bass before needing to be replaced.

5 Bigfishonline
Great for Damiki rig and drop shot. Z- man lures last longer than most.

5 Gramps78
I use the Z- Man Finesse ShadZ as my favorite drop shot bait and it has the right movement to interest the bass and then you just flick your line a little and that bass is yours.

5 Deltona Dave
I use these with the keltec tungsten mono spin jig and also as a Ned rig

5 floater
I bought these about a month ago, but I have n't been fishing to use them. I will come back after I use them and write a better review.

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Z-Man Graph ShadZ Swimbait
  • Electric Shad
  • Sight Flash

Z-Man Graph ShadZ Swimbait

$5.97

WAS: $7.99*

(8)

Great bait! ... Nice little swim bait ... Great bait ... Realistic design and excellent action. ... They are perfect for multiple types of fish. ... This is great for the “ moping ” technique but I had equal, if not better, results mid

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5 Swimbait
I ’ ve caught so much using these lures! They are perfect for multiple types of fish. Very well made!

5 Grrriff
This is great for the “ moping ” technique but I had equal, if not better, results mid strolling. I only have 2D sonar on my kayak and I was able to see my presentation just fine.

5 Toughbass
Dicks Sporting goods was the only place I could find these

5 Opie5
A new presentation that can be worked differently than a swim bai

5 Kevin
Realistic design and excellent action. Cant wait to use it.

D.O.A. C.A.L. Shad Tail Soft Baits

D.O.A. C.A.L. Shad Tail Soft Baits

$6.99

(55)

Excellent paddle tail, in my opinion Plastics are the best on the market. ... Great bait for any kind of water and will catch various fish from redfish to largemouth

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5 Dan
Awesome bait if there is fish there you 'll catch them.

5 Rob45
Great price at buy one get one half off. Dick's has a lot of sales on the fishing lures and poles as well.

5 TailTamer28
Best all around for plucking redfish out of the mangroves and grass flats

5 BigFred
Pair it with a 1/4 '' jig head and a 8lbs braided line, it does the trick!

5 TEM371
Great bait for any kind of water and will catch various fish from redfish to largemouth bass.

YUM Breakin' Shad Soft Bait
  • Arkansas Shiner
  • Pearl White
  • Bubble Gum

YUM Breakin' Shad Soft Bait

$3.99

(10)

Very good for weightless ... They are stiffer then the super flukes so the action is more controlled but regardless it looks great in the water and bass love

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5 Bubba1982
Bought this a couple weeks ago and wow it works like a charm

5 Manasquan mike
i use these on bass an snakeheads..... they are killers... they are a little softer an a tad thinner than other plastic shad on the market... but the fish take these in their mouth an do not spit it out... gives you more time to set the hook... most important fish eat them

5 Time87
Attached to a bucktail for fishing top water had ok results

5 Fishingdadoffour
Saw these and glad I grabbed a bag. They are stiffer then the super flukes so the action is more controlled but regardless it looks great in the water and bass love em

5 Lostone22
This is the perfect soft jerk bait for Smallmouth Bass, especially when Creek and River fishing.

Z-Man Scented Jerk ShadZ Jerk Bait

Z-Man Scented Jerk ShadZ Jerk Bait

$5.49-$5.99

(21)

This is one of the best plastics I ’ ve used this year that has drawn big bass and northern pikes to bite. ... The action is good and the bait fits any hook

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5 Neond
Great bait for salt& freshwater fish, durable, good action& fish want to eat this bait!

5
Catch walleye and good quality I will buy next time

5 BOSS351
TRYING Z MAN PRODUCTS AGAINST THE GULP PRODUCTS TO SEE HOW THEY MEASURE UP.

5 John
So happy I purchased these. Great trailer on a chatterbait

5 Lostone22
This soft plastic jerk bait simply gets the job done well!

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Z-Man Shadtron LT Swimbait

Z-Man Shadtron LT Swimbait

$10.97-$13.47

WAS: $14.99-$17.99*

(9)

This swimbait have a great action and is a line thru bait. ... Great swimming action, weighted for good long casting! ... Definitely keeping these tied on this winter and

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5 Swimbaitcaster26
I have been casting this bait for a couple weeks now in the 4. 5 and 6 inch size. No catches on the 6 inch but have had many followers. The 4. 5 gets crushed even by 1. 5 pounders! My favorite retrieve is slow and steady. Definitely keeping these tied on this winter and spring.

5 ReXfrom559
This swimbait have a great action and is a line thru bait. Can ’ t wait for the spawn to start.

5 Jayfree22
My grandson loves this lure, caught his first fish with it.

5 Jh12hg
Great lure, very realistic, bought 2 just to have an extra one

5 oldmanfishing
I pick up 3 due to all the reviews and i ’ m happy with it. I haven ’ t caught anything on it yet but will be buying more and the bigger size.

Z-Man RaZor ShadZ Jerkbait

Z-Man RaZor ShadZ Jerkbait

$5.49

(46)

Z man razor shad is a great trailer for the z man chatter bait. i been useing the z man trailer for 2 yrs ... Great trailer on my chatter baits and swim

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5
Great color and durability. Almost impossible to tear them up.

5 Snake2011
These are primarily intended as a chatterbait/bladed jig trailer. They are SUPPOSED to have subtle action that works well with a bladed jig: they have the right shape to create a baitfish profile and the tail jerks back and forth in sync with the jig vibrations. Some of the other reviewers might not have understood that. These may not work very well as a jerkbait or swimbait on the end of a jighead( not saying they wo n't-- they just might for you). The main competitor is the Yamamoto Zako- a bait that just kills bass on the bladed jig, but the RaZor ShadZ have the advantage of awesome durability. Z man's elaztec plastic is super durable but can not be stored directly adjacent to other plastics including other lures or certain plastic tackle boxes. It will definitely cause melting. Consider Z man soft plastics for what they are: durable, cost- effective, reliable bass killers; you have to accept they have to be put back in their own bag or separately in a Plano box.

5 joelske
Really exaggerated side to side action kinda like a soft glide bait when rigged on a jig head. Also makes a really nice chatter bait trailer if you bit the head down a little.

5 Schag8
I love these as trailers for chatterbaits. Once you finally get them straight on the chatterbait they last for a long time. I love these elaztech baits.

5 DMac
Great trailer on my chatter baits and swim baits. They do n't pull apart easily.

Bobby Garland Baby Shad Soft Plastic Lure

Bobby Garland Baby Shad Soft Plastic Lure

$3.99

(43)

Great selection of Bobby Garland baits. ... My number one go to crappie bait for the last two seasons. ... Awesome bait!!! ... Making it versatile and easy to use as long as you figure out how to fish it

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5 A D.
Great product love the fact that its a little tougher. Why cant we find the 100 pack!

5
This product is high quality. Can always count on a spook to catch em!

5 Patrick C.
One of those lures that if you do n't have it then you need it. My BEST Night Fishing lure Hands down. IT 'S one of the best lures of any kind ever made. Catches fish day or night. I love being able to change up the speed of reeling it in and it changes the sound and action at the same time. Making it versatile and easy to use as long as you figure out how to fish it correctly. I 've been using it for about 40 years and I have 7 jitterbugs different colors and all sizes. And I have caught fish on all 7.

5 Franchise
Keep more variety of these in stock these are the best jigs

5 DrFrivolous
I have been using the Bobby Garland 2 '' shad soft lure for quite sometime and have found it very effective especially on larger crappie. I also found Dick's Sporting Goods the cheapest place to purchase these lures...

Rapala Harvest Shad Hard Bait
  • Spendy Shades
  • Headspin

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.

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

Bobby Garland Baby Shad Soft Bait
  • Pearl White
  • Monkey Milk
  • Electric Chicken

Bobby Garland Baby Shad Soft Bait

$11.99

(3)

Purchase was easy, even for this old man. ... Baits showed up extremely fast and will be slaying Florida slabs soon! ... great jigs and package well wish all crappie baits was package this way great

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5 Rod
great jigs and package well wish all crappie baits was package this way great idea

5 Jeff R.
Purchase was easy, even for this old man. I did not have to look hard to see what I was buying or the amount inside packaging. Many websites advertise the product and hide the item count. I knew exactly what I was buying, how many I was getting and making that selection was simple. Will buy here again.

5 Nicholas W.
Baits showed up extremely fast and will be slaying Florida slabs soon!

Berkley Gulp! Jerk Shad Soft Baits

Berkley Gulp! Jerk Shad Soft Baits

$9.99

(29)

Great soft bait for saltwater fishing. ... Great for light inshore ... Great Action and smell ... great for pier fishing ... I d say it works pretty good. ... Best brand out

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5 Sharkbait631
I have had very good success with this Jerk bait, it is my goto bait.

5 Maxrowdy
Great action and smell- Redfish Trout and Flounder all like this bait

5 Charles1213
This my favorite And my go to lure. I use the 6 inch gulp shad year round

5 SteveDP
Awesome bait for speckled trout, flounder and redfish

5

Gary Yamamoto Shad Shape Worm Soft Bait

Gary Yamamoto Shad Shape Worm Soft Bait

$6.99

(19)

There is no better dropshot bait, and works great on a shakey head as well. ... Put a drop shot Shad Shaped Worm in front of a smallmouth and it ca n't resist

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5 Ducdoug
They have the best action but one bait one fish. Nice colors to

5 Rmcmill
Gary Yamamoto- senkos- yamasenkos- Yamamoto baits- they all work- bass love ‘ em! Can ’ t go wrong.

5 Mark
This my go to bait for fly in walleye trips I use 1/4 to 3/8 ’s jig heads with this bait

5 Donnis C.
One of the best drop shot baits on the market. If you need a bite pressure lake this is my go to!

5 Donnis
Shad shape by Yamamoto is one of the best drop shot baits out there in the bait market!

Bobby Garland Baby Shad Swim'R Soft Bait

Bobby Garland Baby Shad Swim'R Soft Bait

$3.99

(9)

These specie are found in the lower water levels and pulling these little plastics through the terrain down there, I like their endurance

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5 Bennybucks37
Love these, also use the Baby Shads. Crappie love them on a 1/16 oz or 1/32 oz jig head.

5 kaw55414
I choose these soft baits because I pursue bluegill, perch, walleye and sauger. These specie are found in the lower water levels and pulling these little plastics through the terrain down there, I like their endurance characteristics. They hold up and last.

5 JC_Fish
Love these baits. Switched to these from tubes and had some pretty good success

5 Ryan V.
Wide wobble square bills with great paint schemes, run true right out of the package. Big bait, catches big bass!

5 James C.
Love this bait with the little thumper on. the tail I do n't know how many different ones I have also have the regular crappie baits Love them all i also makes beetle spins from these crappie baits panfish Love them also.

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.

Egret Baits Quiver Shad Soft Bait

Egret Baits Quiver Shad Soft Bait

$5.99

(1)

Great lure works awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ... Recently purchased and love

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5 Dswag
Recently purchased and love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Yamamoto Baits Shad Shape Swimmer 8pk

Yamamoto Baits Shad Shape Swimmer 8pk

$6.47

WAS: $8.99*

(2)

They swim great. ... Great swimbait and trailer. ... My new Favorite. ... Good Thump All around favorite ... I love

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5 Bubbles TPB
My new Favorite. Keep this on the down low... Bubbles TPB

5 Rich Craft Fishing
I love these. They swim great. I ’ ve used them on football head jigs, trailer on a Buckeye Brush Panda and a plain ball head jig.

Z-Man Scented Jerk ShadZ 7'' Jerk Bait - 4 Pack
  • Pearl
  • Bubble Gum
  • Hot Chartreuse

Z-Man Scented Jerk ShadZ 7'' Jerk Bait - 4 Pack

$5.99

(4)

But man I am super happy zman came out with these jerk shads. ... What a great plastic lure. ... Great plastic lure ... They 're so durable, they 've outlasted my bucktail many times and have caught hundreds of fish on one

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5 Targaguy
There's no better trailers for throwing on a bucktail than zmans. These are my go to trailer for striper fishing and they 're amazing! They 're so durable, they 've outlasted my bucktail many times and have caught hundreds of fish on one pack.

5 jimbob
I bought this almost at the end of the season. I put an 1 1/2 oz jig head on it and sent it down to the bottom. I got a 32 inch striper on the drop. not bad for the first time using these. I will certainly buy more

5 Xanderk
When it comes to fishing for bluefish in northern New Jersey, it ’s hard to find plastics that can last more than one bite from a yellow eyed devil dog. But man I am super happy zman came out with these jerk shads. Not only do they last more than one bite they will catch multiple fish with getting bitten in half. And the action is perfect. Fish can ’ t resist that twitching action.

5 HRod
What a great plastic lure. Very versatile and can be used for targeting multiple fish species

Z-Man Chattershad Swimbait

Z-Man Chattershad Swimbait

$5.49

(10)

Worked amazing, must have with chatter bait. ... Great swimbait ... The best chatterbait trailer of all times. ... These work great as a chatterbait trailer and outlast any other on the

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5 Grrriff
I very much like the girth of the trailer but it is a little too long for my liking. So, I cut about an inch off the head and it fits/looks perfect.

5 Family fishing
It works. I was able to catch a fish on it the first time out.

5 Dou Vir
Great product, like every Z- man I use it for trailer

5 M McC
I like to use these Ned rigged.. Have had great success

5 AsianRocket
Great trailer for Chatterbait. Will definitely purchase more in the future.

Rapala Jointed Shad Rap Crankbait
  • Yellow Perch
  • Shad

Rapala Jointed Shad Rap Crankbait

$9.99

(19)

Great crank bait-- effective with smallmouth bass, rockfish and redeye. use it almost exclusively for smallmouth! ... This bait is amazing at enticing the bass to

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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 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 FAW1313
It ’s a Rapala of course it ’s good. Will buy a lot more

D.O.A. Bait Buster Shallow Runner Soft Bait
  • Pearl/Red Head
  • Pearl/Black Back

D.O.A. Bait Buster Shallow Runner Soft Bait

$6.99

(5)

First day I used it caught a redfish and a trout have n't used it much it is has a pretty big hook but has a very nice action will be using the trolling model for tarpon this

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5 TJT113
First day I used it caught a redfish and a trout have n't used it much it is has a pretty big hook but has a very nice action will be using the trolling model for tarpon this year.

5 Dro8
Very first cast, bam!! This has become one of my go to lures for speckled trout. Excellent casting lure.

Tsunami Holographic Swim Shad Soft Bait

Tsunami Holographic Swim Shad Soft Bait

$4.99-$14.99

(79)

Great versatile swimming or jigging ... These are great for both fresh and salt for big or small fish. ... Good bait for slow trolling for speckled trout. ... Much stronger than other shad

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5 MangMaster
Caught a lot of quality fish using this lure... snook, trout, redfish, flounder.

5 Fishyone
These baits are great when the teenage Moss Bunker hit the scene. I prefer them over the other brands just seem to swim better.

5 Rob5
Works great straight out of the bag. It had me catching fish with the first cast.

5 Hollywood
The Best Trout Bait on The Market I Guide Down in Theroit La. we Caught over 1500 Trout on this Bait Last Summer.

5 Joe66
Much stronger than other shad baits. Wish they could make a little more durable. Still# 1 in my tackle bag.

Storm WildEye Swim Shad

Storm WildEye Swim Shad

$6.99-$16.99

(75)

Excellent rock fish bait ... Great for when bass are bedding ... Amazing action ... Awesome movement and colors ... Great shad for striped Bass ... Great shot for fishing striped bass in Atlantic Ocean from charter

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5 Drewglenn
The storm- wildeye swin shad bait has been my goto trolling rock fish bait..

5 Ulanbek
Great shot for fishing striped bass in Atlantic Ocean from charter boat.

5 Oden16
I bought a pack of these with my 3 year old son just because he liked how they looked. We took them back to our small pond and the bass just went crazy. We had 3 casts and 3 bass. It was nuts, when you wind them in they move like live fish.

5 Ladd
Caught a red fish in a small creek in St Augustine.

5 JJ4MEL
Bought a pack of these for striper fishing. Very rigid design. Caught a few stripers on the same bait.

Mike Bucca Trick Shad
  • Bone
  • Matte Shad

Mike Bucca Trick Shad

$39.99

(15)

A great bait for people new to Glide baits and for the experienced ones as well! ... Overall bait had great action either swimming it or pausing or twitching the bait and slow sink, hooked up on a 5lb bass within an

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5 Trickshad18
I brought this bait a few weeks ago after seeing it all over online and social media, functioned great will definitely be purchasing another

5 GMan70
One of the best out there. Great hooks and you will not loose a big one

5 Waterville
I was happy to see the swimbait work like a boss straight out of the package. I had a follower on my first cast.

5 Ronn
works wonders as soon as i used this product i just new it will be good

5 Jtex821
This is good for freshwater or saltwater, great action, moves smooth through the water, I recommend changing out the hooks if you will use it in saltwater

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YUM Forward Facing Sonar Minnow-Clear Shad Lure

YUM Forward Facing Sonar Minnow-Clear Shad Lure

$3.99

WAS: $3.99-$4.99*

(25)

By far the best bait I have ever used better than live bait ... Great finesse bait great for down sizing when they ’ re finicky ... Great Bait!!! ... Great mini spider bait

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5 Eric g.
By far the best bait I have ever used better than live bait

5 Jdubs1
Bought this as a mini spinerbait trailer. It works fantastic and has great action.

5 Hit them hard and far
Great to use on both small and large mouth bass. By the way catfish loves it too.

5 Freeloader
Great finesse bait great for down sizing when they ’ re finicky

5 Joahuw
I bought this a few weeks back and highly recommend it. Will be buying again.

Tsunami Holographic Swim Shad Soft Bait - 2 Pack
  • Golden Bunker W/ Spots
  • White
  • Chartreuse

Tsunami Holographic Swim Shad Soft Bait - 2 Pack

$14.99

(3)

Great realistic lure ... Great seim action ... I bought this recently and it swims great in yhe

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5 Capt Brad
Have use these 7 '' baits for Ocean striped bass for years now. Made of tough soft plastic, work for multiple fish without tearing. Check out the videos on YouTube@ bradweil.

5 Fishfinder
100% life like. Authentic swimming action combined with the holographic coloring will definitely fool the fish. It truly looks like the real thing.

4 Noodlez
I bought this recently and it swims great in yhe water.

KEITECH Easy Shiner Soft Bait

KEITECH Easy Shiner Soft Bait

$7.49

(156)

It's fantastic action is so lifelike and the coloring is spot on. ... Easy to rig and use on leadhead jigs. ... Soft, so they have great action. ... I usually rig them with a 1/4 oz jig head with the hook through the top, works like a

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5 LIPondhopper
I grabbed a pack of these and the Swing Impact 4 '' and have only been fishing them for a week straight and had3 pb's on 3 different species in that week! It's fantastic action is so lifelike and the coloring is spot on. Now is when they wan na eat so let them eat Keitechs! I ended up getting 2 more packs of these and 2 more of the Swing Impact 4 ''! Worth it.

5 LipperArmy
I bought this a month ago they are nice for 2 bass so far

5 Juiczer
Swims good, good quality, used it a few times so far. No bites on it yet.

5 Will87
Cought nice fish with these, cheap to they were four dollars a pack but on sale buy one get one half off

5 Jrock87
paddle tail swimbaits rigged with a jig head are often the first baits i throw when fishing for bass. Just so happens it was the only bait i threw all day over the weekend. These produced hits from both largemouth bass and northern in ultra clear water and murky. I was using the sight flash color and it worked great. They do tear easy but are worth the constant action I have experience with them. I usually rig them with a 1/4 oz jig head with the hook through the top, works like a charm!

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Bomber Lures Fat Free Shad Crankbait

Bomber Lures Fat Free Shad Crankbait

$3.47-$4.99

WAS: $4.99*

(18)

Sturdy bait that the fish love. ... Good bait to throw in your tackle box. ... Good reflective pattern ... Works perfectly for fishing. ... Excellent crankbait to have in your

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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 jimmy3r53534
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

Zoom Bait Swimmin' Super Fluke Jr.
  • White Pearl

Zoom Bait Swimmin' Super Fluke Jr.

$6.99

(14)

These baits are good as a trailer on a chatter bait or great as a weedless swim bait ... GREAT ITEM ... My favorite ... awesome bait for all year round throwing it always catchs

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5 Jasonp28
These baits are good as a trailer on a chatter bait or great as a weedless swim bait

5 Steel fishing
WORKS EXCELLENT!!!! I catch everything with it from hybrids to crappie

5 Frito Bandito
I love catching the big bass with these. I have not been disappointed.

5 Arwby
I use these for both freshwater and saltwater fishing.

5 Arwby
I use these for both freshwater and saltwater fishing.

Zoom Bait Magnum Super Fluke Soft Jerkbait

Zoom Bait Magnum Super Fluke Soft Jerkbait

$7.49

(28)

this soft plastic is great on bass for fresh water and a great lure for snook fished around docks. ... Awesome soft jerk bait when used weightless with a 5/0 offset

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5 Lildogg
Do n't get any better then using the Magnum with 10LB test Power Pro. Results and action speaks for itself.

5 Kinami
Works especially well in open water with grasses below. Fishes well without weight and can be fished like a jerkbait.

5 Snuffy the Bass Slinger
This bait is awesome. Whether you get the fluke jr, the fluke, super fluke, magnum fluke or the swimming fluke..... you cant go wrong. I like baby bass color or anything watermelon. They'reee Greeeeeeeeeeeeat

5 Shelb0103
I have used different colors and sizes of flukes the past couple seasons and I have to say that I continually am impressed with how they perform largemouth just ca n't seem to resist them. I am looking forward to trying them on my smallmouth fishing trips this year.

5 Big Swimbait
This is a fall back for me if the crankbait bite slows down. I rig the Super Fluke on a big Scrounger head. The Scrounger gives the bait incredible action. Throw it on 15 lb flurocarbon& reel it slowly along the bottom.

Z-Man Tungsten Chatterbait Elite EVO

Z-Man Tungsten Chatterbait Elite EVO

$17.99

(15)

Love these baits ... I love these baits my only regret is that I have to purchase it from dicks as there is not a bass pro or cabelas near by. ... One of the best chatter baits

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5 Greygtg44
Great bait. One of the best chatter baits around. Highly recommend

5 Dak12
It picks up faster than than OG Z man, but the snaps do break easier.

5 Bt from vt
I love these baits my only regret is that I have to purchase it from dicks as there is not a bass pro or cabelas near by. Your lack of an outdoors section is a real disappointment. I ’ m sure a few more years and even the fishing section will disappear.

5 Dragon2021
Great lure would recommend to anyone that loves to go out and catch bass

5 Hobbyfisherman
This lure is great and has landed many fish for me!

Down South Lures Burner Shad

Down South Lures Burner Shad

$7.99

(1)

Bought them..! ... Good For Reds. ... Had good luck on reds and Specks

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5 Aaron45
Bought them...! Had good luck on reds and Specks inshore.....

Googan Baits Snacky Swimmer

Googan Baits Snacky Swimmer

$5.99

(14)

Great bait option to keep in your tackle box and good option for colors. ... Perfect size for my area, especially around heavily pressured fisheries. ... The lures have an awesome texture and great smell that really lure the

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5 Drewsch
Fun small bait to use. Catches everything. My son and I have caught crappie, bluegill, bass, stripers, and even walleye.

5 CpTnCaBo
The lures have an awesome texture and great smell that really lure the fish!

5 WVPanther53
I have caught rainbow and brook trout consistantly on these pink belly and black swim baits. Put them on a 1/16 or 1 /32 ounce jig head, cast up stream and real in with current keeping the swin bait near the bottom.

5 Break Water
I brought the soft baits a few months ago, love the style shape and color selection, i fish for Crappies and assorted Panfish, they will be killer.

5 Austintotally
Perfect size for my area, especially around heavily pressured fisheries.

D.O.A. C.A.L. Jerk Soft Baits
  • Red/Gold Glitter
  • Gold Glitter
  • Multi

D.O.A. C.A.L. Jerk Soft Baits

$6.99

(12)

I use a weighted weedless hook for the split- tails and a 1/4 jig head for the paddle tails, and I can honestly say, they have never let me down. ... This is a Great DOA jerk bait when used with a DOA jig

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5 Justin
I have used this on flats, dock lights, and spillways for snook. It works extremely well with a loop knot. It is DOA, great quality. My only complaint is the ones with the green or yellow tail, lose the tail extremely easy, but you will catch more snook tHan you will lose tails.

5 This
This bait will catch it all from salt to fresh!!!! Also is a little more durable then the glup. Recommend using some type of scent like pro- cure

5 Steven0811
its a great lure. looks just like a bait fish and is worth the money because not only do they show there quality there is definetly quantity and is awsome weedless

5 Jeballi1
I literally caught a trout on my first cast with this D. O. A Cal jerk bait. I rigged it with a 1/8 oz Jig Head and gave it a medium retrieve with frequent twitches of the rod.

5 FlatsRalph
The DOA soft jerk baits are my go to artificial baits when I 'm fishing for Spotted Sea Trout and Redfish. I use both the split- tail and paddle tail versions in various colors, including silver& black, Chartreuse, Rootbeer/Gold Glitter, and Glow. I use a weighted weedless hook for the split- tails and a 1/4 jig head for the paddle tails, and I can honestly say, they have never let me down. Usually, when nothing else 8s working, short of live bait, I can confidently switch over to a CAL Jerk bait, and 9 times out of 10 I will get a hit!! Highly Recommended!!

Googan Baits Guppy Softbait
  • Dark
  • Ghost Gill
  • Nasty Shad

Googan Baits Guppy Softbait

$9.99

(4)

Not too expensive so it will make a nice addition to your tackle box. ... It's so real looking. ... Would buy again ... Great lure ... This is a great lure, very

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5 Jambo
I used it while on vaca and it works great! Not too expensive so it will make a nice addition to your tackle box.

5 K doggy dog
Love it. Used it yesterday. It's so real looking. Love the way it moves. Worth the money

5 EBM2
An action packed lure that is completely weedless.

5 Jh12hg
This is a great lure, very realistic. Would buy again

Gary Yamamoto Zako Swimbait

Gary Yamamoto Zako Swimbait

$7.99

(42)

Amazingly though, the soft plastic on this bait holds up much better than the majority of Yamamoto's soft plastic offerings, as once properly glued, I have able to catch many fish, even the toothy varieties, without having to replace it; making...

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5 MK61
Best chatterbait trailer I have found thus far. Good action, easy to rig, like the tail flange produces a quick narrow tail kick that matches the speed of a Jackhammer Chatterbait blade well. Good option, outside of a chatterbait trailer, not impressed... Chatterbait trailer 10/10

5 LukStagAut
I love this bait like most of Yamamoto's soft plastics as it is real fish catcher! I use it mostly as a trailer on my bladed jigs, buzz baits, and occasionally spinner baits in order to add a strong yet somewhat compact baitfish profile. The tail on this bait works at just about any speed and the available colors all exhibit fish appeal. Amazingly though, the soft plastic on this bait holds up much better than the majority of Yamamoto's soft plastic offerings, as once properly glued, I have able to catch many fish, even the toothy varieties, without having to replace it; making them worth the price.

5 Thorison1977
I landed multiple species of fish on these plastics. Sauger, walleye, largemouth bass, small mouth bass, and hybrid bass( wipers). Yamamoto baits are top shelf.

5 RianG
Attached to spinnerbaits, jigs, even drop shots. This is a great product. Little enough to attach but big enough to run straight up. First time I have used this product and caught a good size bass running this on a 1/2 '' Chartreuse willow blade spinnerbait. Will buy again

5 Bigfella502
Put on as trailer for chatter bait or swimjigs and cast out and WHAMMY!!! bass almost took rod out of my hands. Used at several different places and results are the same... bass either love them or want to kill them. Either way..... hold on tight unless you want your pole snatched out of your hand. Attracts big bass

Zoom Bait Baby Brush Hog Lure

Zoom Bait Baby Brush Hog Lure

$6.49-$6.99

(10)

Great plastics for largemouth bass with plenty color of options. ... Love the compact size to slip through the weeds. ... Great lure, realistic action, good for bass

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5 Tzone
Bought a couple colors for Texas rigs and flipping. Love the compact size to slip through the weeds.

5 Grandpa78
First I ever threw a Carolina rig and it took a few casts before a small bass took this bait. It was a learning experience for me as a Carolina rig is different than any other rig I ’ ve used

5 Mickalobe
These always draw bass up out of grass beds for me

5 Shoeman7
One of the original creature baits and the best. Bass love them.

5 J99Dup
Great plastics for largemouth bass with plenty color of options.

Mike Bucca's Baby Bull Shad
  • Bluegill
  • Bone
  • Gizzard

Mike Bucca's Baby Bull Shad

$17.99

(37)

The bait seems very durable also. ... Had to have it!!! Great bait swims well. ... Awesome hard bait ... Little pricey but for sure the most quality bait you can

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5 Bobby Boucher
I ’ ve only thrown this lure once so far; however, it sounds and swims exceptionally. I can not wait to do some really damage with this lure during Spring and Summer.

5 Bass masher
Had this bait before. Online purchase. Lost it seen dicks had them. Had to have it!!! Great bait swims well. Bass love it!!!!

5 300bljusmc
Great smaller size swimbait for finesse applications. Top notch components won ’ t find a higher quality one in this price range

5 LunkerHunter127
I have been looking around for this and was pleasantly surprised to find it at Dick's. Now I just need to get on the water to try it.

5 Pastor 4031
I bought this lure a few weeks ago and I am so glad I did, had many follows but no commitment, I guess do to the cold weather that we still have here in Chicago...

HAG'S BAITS Prickly Pear 9.9mm 2-Pack Bait

HAG'S BAITS Prickly Pear 9.9mm 2-Pack Bait

$8.99

(2)

Pretty good but small ... Good price ... Amazing ... They work great definitely recommend them for

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5 Bcfishing
They work great definitely recommend them for others. Good price

4 Dman
Think of this smaller version like a more finesse version of finesse fishing. The body is much smaller so you need a smaller hook. You have to change the way you weight the bait also since it is to small for a nail weight.

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Plastic Shad Bait

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  • What are plastic shad baits used for in fishing?
  • What materials are commonly used in plastic shad baits?
  • How do I choose the right size of plastic shad bait for fishing?
  • What fishing techniques are best suited for using plastic shad baits?
  • Are plastic shad baits effective in both freshwater and saltwater fishing?

Frequently Asked Questions For Plastic Shad Bait

Plastic shad baits are designed to mimic the appearance and movement of shad, a common baitfish. They are primarily used for attracting predatory fish species such as bass, pike, and walleye. Anglers often use these baits in various fishing techniques, including casting, trolling, and jigging, making them versatile for different fishing environments.

Plastic shad baits are typically made from soft or hard plastic materials that are durable and flexible. Soft plastics often feature a lifelike texture and action in the water, while hard baits may have a more rigid construction for a different swimming action. The choice of material can affect the bait's performance, including its buoyancy and how it interacts with water currents.

Choosing the right size of plastic shad bait depends on the target fish species and the local forage size. Generally, larger baits are used for bigger fish, while smaller baits are effective for panfish and smaller predators. It's also important to consider the fishing conditions, such as water clarity and temperature, as these factors can influence fish behavior.

Plastic shad baits can be effectively used with various fishing techniques, including Texas rigging, drop shotting, and jigging. Each technique allows the bait to present differently in the water, attracting fish in unique ways. Experimenting with different retrieval speeds and patterns can help determine the most effective method for your fishing situation.

Yes, plastic shad baits can be effective in both freshwater and saltwater environments. In freshwater, they are commonly used for species like bass and trout, while in saltwater, they can attract larger predatory fish such as striped bass and redfish. The versatility of plastic shad baits makes them a popular choice among anglers targeting various species.