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Croft Enterprises · Jigs
Croft Enterprises Shad Darts, 1/8 oz and 1/16 oz, Hand-Tied Tail
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- Item weight
- 0.13 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 3.07 x 1.18 x 0.28 inches
Quick take
Small wedge-head jigs with hand-tied natural tails that mimic young shad for trolling, jigging and casting in freshwater.
These shad darts come six to a pack in pink and black, each weighing 1/8 ounce. The wedge-shaped head and hand-tied tail give a darting action, and the J-style hook suits casting, trolling and jerking. Trout, bass, perch and walleye anglers can keep a few in the box as a small-jig option.
Best for
- Trolling for trout and walleye
- Jigging vertically for perch and panfish
- Casting in rivers for shad and small fish
Skip if
- You need lures for largemouth bass in heavy cover
- You prefer larger jigs for pike and musky
Strengths
- Wedge-shaped head creates natural falling action
- Hand-tied tail provides lifelike movement
- Available in 1/8 and 1/16 oz weights for depth control
Trade-offs
- Hand-tied tails may fray after a few catches
- Small size limits the fish species you can target
- Wedge head design can roll on bottom in strong current
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Trolling
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | shad dart |
|---|---|
| Weights | 1/8 oz and 1/16 oz |
| Count | 3, 6, or 12 pack |
| Head | Wedge-shaped jig head |
| Hook | J hook |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
- Panfish
When and where to fish it
Its bright, high-visibility pattern suits stained and muddy water under an overcast sky or in low light.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Black/Pink/White, Pink/BlackThis one | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Red/White | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Green/Black | 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 | Lure weight | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croft Enterprises Shad Darts, 1/16 oz, Red/White | Lure weight:1/16 oz | Color:Red/White | Suits:Stained water, bass, trout, walleye and panfish |
| Croft Enterprises Shad Darts, 1/8 oz, Assorted | Lure weight:1/8 oz | Color:Assorted | Suits:Bass, trout, walleye, crappie and panfish |
| Croft Enterprises Shad Darts, 1/8 oz and 1/16 oz, Hand-Tied Tail | Lure weight:1/8 oz | Color:Pink/Black | Suits:Stained and muddy water, bass, trout, walleye and panfish |
| Croft Enterprises Shad Darts, 1/8 oz, Assorted | Lure weight:1/8 oz | Color:— | Suits:Bass, trout, walleye, 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
| Lure weight | 1/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 6 |
| Color | Pink/Black |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
| Target species | Trout, Panfish, Bass and Walleye |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/8 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Pink/Black.
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