Bobby Garland · Crappie & Panfish Lures
PopularBobby Garland Baby Shad, 2 in, Threadfin Shad, 18-Pack
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- Item weight
- 0.04 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 2 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A small soft plastic minnow with a fluttering tail designed for crappie and panfish.
This 2-inch Baby Shad in Threadfin Shad is a soft plastic with a solid body and a thin spear tail. The pack holds 18 baits and is aimed at crappie. It suits casting, vertical jigging, or dead-sticking on light line.
Best for
- Crappie on simple jigging rigs
- Small panfish in shallow water
- Tournament crappie fishing
Skip if
- You need baits for bass and larger fish
- You prefer larger profile lures
Strengths
- Deep-bellied body profile provides lifelike shape
- Fluttering spear tail adds action to static jigs
- Small size matches natural forage for panfish
Trade-offs
- 2 inch size limits use for larger species
- Soft plastic wears quickly with snags
- Requires downsized hooks and jigs
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
What can I catch with this?
- Crappie
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Black Hot Pink, Bone White Chartreuse, Chartreuse Black Pepper, Chartreuse Red Glitter, Chartreuse Silver, Cherry Lime, Key Lime Pie, Licorice Chartreuse Pearl, Neon Prism, Pearl Chartreuse, Pink and yellow, Pink Lemonade and 2 more | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Hologram Ghost, Smoke Silver | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Baby Shad-Tadpole, Bleeding Shad, Blue Chrome, Blueback Shad, Double Silver Rainbow, Shimmer Shad, Threadfin ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Albino Shad, Blue Pearl, Pearl White | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Blood Minnow, Green Banana, Green Hornet, Green Tomato, Live Minnow, Natural Cricket, Watermelon Wine | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Baby Crawdad, Red Thunder | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black Gum, Black Night, Blue Grass, Blue Ice, Blue Thunder, Purple Mist, Purple Monkey, Purple Passion | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Garland Baby Shad Crappie Bait, Black Night | Length:2 in | Color:Black Night | Suits:Muddy water, crappie |
| Bobby Garland Baby Shad Crappie Bait, Diamond Dust | Length:2 in | Color:Diamond Dust | Suits:Crappie |
| Bobby Garland Baby Shad, 2 in, 18-Pack | Length:2 in | Color:Monkey Milk | Suits:Crappie |
| Bobby Garland Baby Shad, 2 in, Threadfin Shad, 18-Pack | Length:2 in | Color:Threadfin Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, crappie |
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 | 2 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 18 |
| Color | Threadfin Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Crappie |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 2 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Threadfin Shad.
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