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EliasVFishing · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
EliasVFishing Mackinaw Shad Paddle Tail Swimbait, 4 in, Olive Silver
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- Item weight
- 1.3 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 8.27 x 5.51 x 0.51 inches
Quick take
A pre-rigged 4 inch small profile swimbait on heavy jig head, designed for deep water and strong current.
This 4-inch pre-rigged paddle tail swimbait comes in an olive and silver color and is ready to fish straight from the package. It is made for bass, walleye, pike and musky, striped bass, redfish and trout, and its small profile suits anglers working deeper water or areas with current.
Best for
- Deep jigging for lake trout and walleye
- Saltwater jigging for striped bass and weakfish
- Situations requiring pinpoint depth control
Skip if
- You are fishing shallow water
- You want a light-tackle presentation
Strengths
- Heavy jig head reaches depth quickly and stays there
- Small profile imitates baitfish in deep water where big baits spook fish
- Pre-rigged saves time and ensures proper balance
Trade-offs
- Heavy jig head limits feel and finesse
- Small size is less visible to large predators at depth
- Pre-rigged jig head cannot be adjusted for different conditions
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Drop shot
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
- Striped bass
- Redfish
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Black Chartreuse, Blue Chartreuse, Pink & Blue | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Olive SilverThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Ice White | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EliasVFishing Mackinaw Shad Paddle Tail Swimbait, 4 in, Olive Silver | Length:4 in | Color:Olive Silver | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, trout, walleye, pike & musky, striped bass and redfish |
| Mackinaw Shad Pre-Rigged Swimbait, 4 in, 1.3 oz | Length:4 in | Color:Pink & Blue | Suits:Stained and muddy water, bass, trout, walleye, pike & musky, striped bass and redfish |
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 | 4 in |
|---|---|
| Color | Olive Silver |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass, Walleye, Pike & musky, Striped bass, Redfish and Trout |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 4 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Olive Silver.
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