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Berkley SPY Spybait, 1/4 oz, Stealth Shad
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.25 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1.89 x 0.59 x 6.69 inches
Quick take
A 70mm slow-fall hard bait with free-spinning props that shimmers on the drop and slow retrieve in clear water.
This Berkley SPY in Stealth Shad is a 2.75-inch, 1/4 oz slow-sinking spybait. The slower fall keeps it working in shallower water, and the compact body casts a long way. It fits bass anglers fishing clear water with slow retrieves.
Best for
- Clear water bass fishing where slow action works
- Long casts and slow retrieves
- Fish that ignore faster topwater
Skip if
- You fish stained or murky water
- You need a fast-moving topwater bait
Strengths
- Slow fall triggers strikes on the drop
- Compact profile casts easily for a hard bait
- Exaggerated side flash excels in tough conditions
Trade-offs
- Slow fall and tight action mean slower hook-ups
- Designed for clear water only
- Limited color options
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Topwater
- Finesse
- Skill level
- Intermediate
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 |
|---|---|---|
| EG Pink, Lime Ice | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Ghost White | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Stealth ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Stealth Minnow, Stealth Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Black, Purple Ice | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley SPY Spybait Hard Prop Lure, 70mm, 1/4 oz, Black | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:2.76 in | Color:Black | Suits:Muddy water |
| Berkley SPY Spybait, 1/4 oz, Lime Ice | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:2.76 in | Color:Lime Ice | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Berkley SPY Spybait, 1/4 oz, Stealth Gill | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:2.76 in | Color:Stealth Gill | Suits:Clear water |
| Berkley SPY Spybait, 1/4 oz, Stealth Shad | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:2.76 in | Color:Stealth Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Berkley SPY Spybait, 1/4 oz, Stealth Shad | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:2.76 in | Color:Stealth Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Berkley SPY Spybait, 1/3 oz, Stealth Minnow | Lure weight:0.333 oz | Length:2.76 in | Color:Stealth Minnow | Suits:Clear water |
| Berkley SPY Spybait, 1/3 oz, Stealth Perch | Lure weight:0.333 oz | Length:2.76 in | Color:Stealth Perch | Suits:Clear water |
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 | 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.76 in |
| Buoyancy | Slow sinking |
| Color | Stealth Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.76 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a slow sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Stealth Shad.
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