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Bassrock · Multi-Jointed Swimbaits
Bassrock RK1001 Jointed Swimbait, 1.76 oz, White Shad
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- Item weight
- 1.76 Ounces
Quick take
A 4.9-inch 3-segment swimbait with stainless steel rattles and soft rubber tail that triggers strikes from aggressive fish.
This White Shad swimbait is 4.9 inches long and weighs 1.76 ounces, with a floating body that suits topwater and just-under-the-surface work. Three steel rattle balls in its belly make a knocking sound and help it balance on the cast. Its square lip is angled to run just below the surface, and the bait is set up for bass, pike and salmon.
Best for
- Bass fishing in vegetated cover
- Pike and musky in clear water
- Low-light feeding situations where noise matters
Skip if
- You need a small lure for finesse fishing
- You fish open water where large baits spook fish
Strengths
- 3 segments and soft tail create lifelike baitfish motion
- Rattle balls generate sound in murky water conditions
- Metal joints provide durability in snag situations
Trade-offs
- At 1.76 oz requires medium-heavy casting tackle
- Complex design with rattles and joints holds water, heavy to cast far
- 4 treble hooks snag easily in thick weed and timber
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Salmon & steelhead
- Walleye
- 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 Back | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Golden Shiner | 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/Green, Natural Bluegill, Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Red Head | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BASSROCK Topwater Swimbait, 4.9 in, 1.76 oz, Rainbow Trout | Lure weight:1.76 oz | Length:4.9 in | Color:Rainbow Trout | Suits:Clear water, bass, salmon & steelhead, walleye and pike & musky |
| BASSROCK Topwater Swimbait, 4.9 Inch, 1.76 oz, Multi-Jointed | Lure weight:1.76 oz | Length:4.9 in | Color:Rainbow Trout II | Suits:Clear water, bass, salmon & steelhead, walleye and pike & musky |
| Bassrock RK1001 Jointed Swimbait, 1.76 oz, White Shad | Lure weight:1.76 oz | Length:4.9 in | Color:White Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, salmon & steelhead, walleye and pike & musky |
| BASSROCK Topwater Swimbait, 4 Pack, 3.9 in, 1.04 oz, 4 Colors | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Color:4-Pack in 4 colors (BFPR) | Suits:Bass, 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 | 1.76 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.9 in |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | White Shad |
| Color family | White |
| Target species | Bass, Pike & musky, Salmon & steelhead and Walleye |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1.76 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4.9 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is White Shad.
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