Bobby Garland · Crappie & Panfish Lures
Bobby Garland Baby Shad Swimmer, 2 1/4 in, Threadfin Shad
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- Item weight
- 0.02 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 2.95 x 0.98 x 0.63 inches
Quick take
Segmented soft plastic shads with realistic swim action for crappie.
Threadfin Shad is a 2 1/4-inch segmented paddle-tail swimbait in a 15-count pack for crappie and panfish anglers. A belly channel holds optional scent, and it suits vertical jigging around brush, slow rolling along drop-offs or twitching under a float.
Best for
- Jig head presentations around structure
- Casting to spawning beds in spring
- Small-lake fishing from dock and boat
Skip if
- Deep water structure; these are shallow-water lures
- Saltwater fishing; designed for freshwater crappie
Strengths
- Segmented body provides natural undulating swimming motion
- Soft plastic absorbs scent; optional scent channels add versatility
- 15-pack provides multiple colors and backup baits
Trade-offs
- Material deteriorates with multiple catches
- Requires frequent replacement during productive sessions
- 2.25 inch size may not tempt larger catfish
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Beginner
What can I catch with this?
- Crappie
- Panfish
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bone White Chartreuse, Chartreuse Red Glitter, Key Lime Pie, Neon Prism | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Ghost Sparkle | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Bleeding Shad, Blue Chrome, Blueback Shad, Threadfin ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Blood Minnow, Live Minnow | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Blue Ice, Blue Thunder | 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 Swim'R, 2.25 in, 15-Pack, Glacier | Length:2.25 in | Color:Glacier | Suits:Crappie and panfish |
| Bobby Garland Baby Shad Swimmer, 2 1/4 in, Ice Out | Length:2.25 in | Color:Ice Out | Suits:Crappie and panfish |
| Bobby Garland Baby Shad Swimmer, 2 1/4 in, Threadfin Shad | Length:2.25 in | Color:Threadfin Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, crappie and panfish |
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 | 2.25 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 15 |
| Color | Threadfin Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Crappie and Panfish |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 2.25 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Threadfin Shad.
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