BIG JOSHY SWIMBAITS · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
BIG JOSHY SWIMBAITS Minnow, 3.25 in, Smoke Shad
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- Product dimensions
- 6.75 x 1 x 4.5 inches
Quick take
Soft swimbaits with realistic minnow action available in 2.75 in and 3.25 in, each pack includes one jig head.
The Smoke Shad Minnow at 3.25 inches is a soft swimbait with a larger profile for anglers who fish a jig slowly. It is meant to be rigged on a lead-head jig with the hook left exposed, and its swimming action is built in, so a slow, steady retrieve is all it needs. The bait swims well at slow speeds and in cold water, which suits colder days on the water.
Best for
- Slow-rolling swimbaits near structure
- Casting to bass in lakes and rivers
- Multiple colors for matching local forage
Skip if
- You prefer hard baits
- You need pre-rigged lures with multiple heads
Strengths
- Realistic minnow shape and swimming action
- Includes matching jig head for immediate use
- Available in multiple forage patterns
Trade-offs
- Soft plastic wears faster than hard baits
- Only one jig head per pack
- Weight may vary by size
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
When and where to fish it
Its see-through pattern suits clear water in bright light.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
What it imitates
Its see-through pattern imitates minnows.
- Minnow
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Pink Grapefruit, Pink Slush, Ultimate Chartreuse | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Smoke ShadThis one | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Clearwater Shad, Lemon Shad, Pro Shad, Sand Shiner | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| White | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Green Gizzard, Green Glow Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Rusty Craw | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Purple Flash | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIG JOSHY SWIMBAITS Minnow, 2.75 in, Green Gizzard | Length:2.75 in | Color:Green Gizzard | Suits:Clear water |
| Big Joshy Swimbaits Minnow, 7-Pack, 2.75 in | Length:2.75 in | Color:White | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| BIG JOSHY SWIMBAITS Minnow, 3.25 in, Purple Flash | Length:3.25 in | Color:Purple Flash | Suits:Muddy water |
| BIG JOSHY SWIMBAITS Minnow, 3.25 in, Smoke Shad | Length:3.25 in | Color:Smoke Shad | 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
| Length | 3.25 in |
|---|---|
| Color | Smoke Shad |
| Color family | Translucent |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 3.25 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Smoke Shad.
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