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6th Sense · Swimbaits
6th Sense Panorama Soft Swimbait, 3.5 in, Clearwater Shad
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- Item weight
- 1 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 5.25 x 0.1 x 6.75 inches
Quick take
A detailed soft swimbait with lifelike coloration and balanced design that swims naturally on a steady retrieve or drop.
The 3.5-inch Clearwater Shad swimbait comes six to a pack, a mid-size pick for bass, crappie, panfish and walleye. Its shad finish and swimming profile suit hover rigs, drop shots and slow rolls over baitfish. It also works with forward-facing sonar, so anglers who fish from a sonar screen have a bait ready for that setup.
Best for
- Versatile freshwater applications from hover rigs to drop shots
- Anglers targeting bass and walleye with finesse techniques
- Situations where subtle, natural action triggers strikes
Skip if
- You need a noisy or flashy lure for murky water
- You fish saltwater or very large predators
Strengths
- Detailed scaling and pattern replicate real baitfish closely
- Multiple sizes allow rigging on different jig head weights
- Balanced design swims true at various speeds
Trade-offs
- Soft plastic tears with each fish and wears faster than hardbaits
- Success depends on precise retrieves; not beginner-friendly
- Realistic appearance means less flash in murky water
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Walleye
- Crappie
- Panfish
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost Bone, Ghost Minnow, Ghost Pro Shad, Glass Minnow | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| 4K Shad, Clearwater Shad, Live Gizzard Shad, Live Shad, Live Shiner, Live Threadfin Shad, Shad CloneThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| 4K Bluegill, Live Bluegill, Live Bream, Live Minnow, Live Yellow Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Gizzard Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Pro Blue | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Sense Panorama Soft Swimbait, 3.5 in, Clearwater Shad | Length:3.5 in | Color:Clearwater Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, walleye, crappie and panfish |
| 6th Sense Panorama Soft Plastic Swimbait, 2-9 in | Length:5 in | Color:Live Bluegill | Suits:Clear water, bass, walleye, crappie and panfish |
| 6th Sense Panorama Soft Swimbait, 6.5 in, Live Bluegill | Length:6.5 in | Color:Live Bluegill | Suits:Clear water, bass, walleye, crappie and panfish |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Length | 3.5 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 6 |
| Color | Clearwater Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass, Crappie, Panfish and Walleye |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 3.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Clearwater Shad.
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