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BASSDASH · Glide Baits
PopularBassdash SwimShad Glide Bait, Jointed Swimbait
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- Item weight
- 19 g
- Product dimensions
- 5.71 x 1.18 x 0.59 inches
Quick take
A single-jointed ABS swimbait with soft rubber tail and internal rattle that produces an S-wave glide action.
This 4.5-inch jointed glide bait weighs 0.65 oz and sinks slowly, so it can be worked at different depths with pauses and reel turns. The single joint gives it a side-to-side swimming motion. It suits anglers going after bass, pike, muskie, trout and salmon with a mid-sized swimbait.
Best for
- Bass and pike in lakes where bigger profiles trigger strikes
- Slow-sinking presentations with pauses in open water
- Anglers who target trophy-size fish
Skip if
- You fish shallow cover where a smaller lure works better
- You need a fast-sinking bait for deep structure
Strengths
- S-wave action and big profile attract large predatory fish
- Metal joints and ABS construction handle aggressive takes
- Internal steel balls provide sound and balance for long casts
Trade-offs
- Larger size reduces casting distance on lighter rods
- Slow sinking limits depth control in very deep water
- Black and dark colors may be harder to see and control
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | jointed glide bait |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 4.5in/0.65oz, 7in/2.2oz |
| Eyes | 3D laser eyes |
| Internal | 8 stainless steel balls for balance |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Trout
- Salmon & steelhead
- Pike & musky
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pink/Silver, Yellow Mackerel | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Black/Silver, Emerald Shiner, Gizzard Shad, 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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| Brown Color Block Camo, Green Vegetation Camo | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Red Perch | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Blue Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Black Camo, Black Color Block Camo, 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 SwimShad Glide Bait, Jointed Swimbait | Lure weight:0.65 oz | Length:4.5 in | Color:White Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, trout, salmon & steelhead and pike & musky |
| Bassdash SwimShad Glide Bait, 2.2 oz, Emerald Shiner | Lure weight:2.2 oz | Length:7 in | Color:Emerald Shiner | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, trout, salmon & steelhead and pike & musky |
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
| Lure weight | 0.65 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.5 in |
| Buoyancy | Slow sinking |
| Color | White Shad |
| Color family | White |
| Target species | Bass, Pike & musky, Salmon & steelhead and Trout |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 0.65 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4.5 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a slow sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is White Shad.
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