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Cotton Cordell Crazy Shad Spinning Topwater Lure, 3/8 oz, Bluegill
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Options
Color: Bluegill
- Item weight
- 0.02 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 3 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
Compact dual-spinning-blade topwater lure for churning the surface and schooling bass.
The Crazy Shad in Bluegill is a 3-inch, 3/8 oz floating topwater lure with spinning blades front and back. It carries a #4 hook and a compact profile that casts far. Anglers working the surface for bass or schooling fish can use it to stir up strikes.
Best for
- Schooling bass and panfish
- Surface feeding situations
- Longer accurate casts on medium gear
Skip if
- You need deep-diving action
- You fish heavy cover
Strengths
- Dual spinning blades create turbulent surface disturbance
- Compact size enables longer casts than larger topwaters
- High hook-up rate from surface strikes
Trade-offs
- Dual blades can helicopter or spin excessively in wind
- Small size limits hook-up margins on bigger fish
- Requires specific retrieve speed for proper action
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Casting
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Blue Nose | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Chrome Black Back, Chrome Blue Back | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| BluegillThis one | 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 | Hook size | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Cordell Crazy Shad Spinning Topwater Lure, 3/8 oz, Bluegill | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:3 in | Hook size:#4 | Color:Bluegill | Suits:Clear water |
| Cotton Cordell Crazy Shad Spinning Topwater, 3 in, 3/8 oz | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:3 in | Hook size:#4 | Color:Chrome Black Back | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Cotton Cordell Crazy Shad Spinning Topwater Lure, 3/8 oz, Chrome Blue Back | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:3 in | Hook size:#4 | Color:Chrome Blue Back | Suits:Clear and stained 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 | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 in |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Hook size | #4 |
| Color | Bluegill |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Bluegill.
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