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Croft Enterprises · Jigs
Croft Enterprises Shad Darts, 1/8 oz, Assorted
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- Item weight
- 0.25 Ounces
Quick take
Small wedge-head jigs with hand-tied natural tails that mimic young shad for trolling, jigging and casting in freshwater.
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
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
- Crappie
- Panfish
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Black/Pink/White, Pink/Black | 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 |
|---|---|
| Target species | Trout, Bass, Crappie, Walleye and Panfish |
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