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BASSDASH · Multi-Jointed Swimbaits
Bassdash SwimPanfish Swimbait, White Shad
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- Item weight
- 0.01 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 0.79 x 0.59 x 0.2 inches
Quick take
A 2.5 in hard swimbait with 6 jointed segments that create realistic bluegill-style swimming action.
Best for
- Topwater casting in 1-5 ft water
- Bass that hunt bluegill
- Saltwater striper and pike
Skip if
- You fish very deep water
- You prefer single-segment swimbaits
Strengths
- 6 segments create independent side-to-side swimming motion
- Hard plastic is durable for repeated strikes
- Realistic 3D laser eyes and textured fins add detail
Trade-offs
- Hard plastic joints can wear apart from repeated deep strikes
- Topwater retrieve requires active work to keep it on the surface
- Multi-segment design collects weed in vegetation
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Trout
- Pike & musky
- Striped bass
When and where to fish it
Its white or pearl pattern stays visible in lightly stained water and under cloud.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its white or pearl pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Blue/Yellow, Orange Sunfish, Pink/Silver, Yellow Mackerel | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Black/Silver, Emerald Shiner, Green/Silver | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Fluorescent White Shad, White ShadThis one | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Blue/Gold Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Green Pumpkinseed, Green/Orange Pumpkinseed, Natural Bluegill, Pink Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Redbreast Pumpkinseed | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Black/Red | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Blue Fish, Blue Mackerel | 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 | Lure weight | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassdash SwimPanfish Swimbait, 0.34 oz, 2.5 in, Bluegill | Lure weight:0.34 oz | Length:2.5 in | Color:Bluegill | Suits:Clear water, bass, trout, pike & musky and striped bass |
| Bassdash SwimPanfish Swimbait, 0.34 oz, 2.5 in, Rainbow | Lure weight:0.34 oz | Length:2.5 in | Color:Rainbow | Suits:Bass, trout, pike & musky and striped bass |
| Bassdash SwimPanfish Multi-Jointed Swimbait, 2.5 in, 0.34 oz | Lure weight:— | Length:2.5 in | Color:Yellow Mackerel | Suits:Stained and muddy water, bass, trout, pike & musky and striped bass |
| Bassdash SwimPanfish Swimbait, Blue Fish | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Color:Blue Fish | Suits:Muddy water, bass, trout, pike & musky and striped bass |
| Bassdash SwimPanfish Swimbait, Fluorescent White Shad | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Color:Fluorescent White Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, trout, pike & musky and striped bass |
| Bassdash SwimPanfish Swimbait, Redbreast Pumpkinseed | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Color:Redbreast Pumpkinseed | Suits:Clear water, bass, trout, pike & musky and striped bass |
| Bassdash SwimPanfish Swimbait, White Shad | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Color:White Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, trout, pike & musky and striped bass |
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
| Color | White Shad |
|---|---|
| Color family | White |
| Target species | Trout, Bass, Striped bass and Pike & musky |
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