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Catch Co · Multi-Jointed Swimbaits
Catch Co Baby Bull Shad Swimbait, 3.75 in, 0.5 oz
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- 0.5 Ounces
Quick take
A 3.75-inch four-segment swimbait with lifelike swimming action on light to medium bass tackle.
The Catch Co. Baby Bull Shad is a 3.75-inch swimbait weighing half an ounce, with a slow-sinking body that suits a steady, slow retrieve. The Gizzard Shad color gives bass anglers a shad profile for freshwater work. It is a compact jointed swimbait for anglers who want to fish it on medium to medium-heavy casting rods.
Best for
- Casting to structure for aggressive bass strikes
- Imitating juvenile shad and baitfish
- Anglers seeking realistic action without heavyweight rigs
Skip if
- You fish for very large trophy bass requiring larger profiles
- You prefer single-jointed or lipless designs
Strengths
- Four-segment construction creates natural, undulating movement at all retrieve speeds
- Double-jointed body flexes realistically to mimic live baitfish
- 0.5 oz weight works well on standard medium spinning or casting tackle
Trade-offs
- Slow-sinking design limits effective depth in strong current or deep water
- Two treble hooks snag vegetation and driftwood easily
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | soft plastic swimbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.75 in |
| Weight | 0.5 oz |
| Material | ABS injected plastic |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gizzard Shad, Golden Shiner, Threadfin ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Pearl Bone | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Bluegill | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catch Co Baby Bull Shad Swimbait, 3.75 in, 0.5 oz | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3.75 in | Color:Gizzard Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass |
| Catch Co Baby Bull Shad Swimbait, 3.75 in, 1/2 oz, Threadfin Shad | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3.75 in | Color:Threadfin Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass |
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 | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.75 in |
| Buoyancy | Slow sinking |
| Color | Gizzard Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.75 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a slow sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Gizzard Shad.
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