Headbanger · Wake Baits
Headbanger Spitfire Topwater Lure, 4-1/2" to 6-1/2"
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- Item weight
- 17.01 g
- Product dimensions
- 4.5 x 1 x 0.5 inches
Quick take
A topwater lure that combines wake, pop and swimbait action for bass and pike in clear or stained water.
The Ghost Shad Spitfire is a 4.5-inch floating hybrid wakebait and propbait weighing about 5/8 oz. Its clear lip pushes water for a wide wake at speed and a snakelike glide at slow speeds. Anglers chasing bass, pike or walleye on the surface can run it with a plain straight retrieve or work in more varied cadences.
Best for
- Largemouth and smallmouth bass in shallow water
- Pike and walleye when fishing ditty water
- Beginner and advanced retrieves
Skip if
- You need to fish deeper than a few feet
- You want a subtle presentation in calm water
Strengths
- The transparent action lip creates a wake and splash at fast speeds or a snake-like body motion when worked slowly
- Durable wire-through construction handles violent strikes
- Works at retrieve speeds from 0.6 to 2.8 mph for versatility
Trade-offs
- The aggressive wake can be overkill in very clear, calm water
- As a larger lure it is harder to cast on light tackle or in wind
- The design targets aggressive fish; finesse anglers may prefer smaller baits
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Topwater
Specifications
| Type | topwater lure |
|---|---|
| Length | 4-1/2 in to 6-1/2 in |
| Weight | 3/5 oz to 1 9/10 oz |
| Hook | VMC 7548 BN X-short |
| Hook gap | Extra wide |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
When and where to fish it
Its see-through pattern suits clear water in bright light.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
What it imitates
Its see-through pattern imitates minnows.
- Minnow
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost ShadThis one | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Golden Shiner, Holo Silver, Natural Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Pearl White | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Bluegill, Natural Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| 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 | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headbanger Spitfire Topwater Lure, 4-1/2" to 6-1/2" | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:4.5 in | Color:Ghost Shad | Suits:Clear water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Headbanger Spitfire Wakebait, 4.5 in, Golden Shiner | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:4.5 in | Color:Golden Shiner | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Headbanger Spitfire Wakebait, 4.5 in, Holo Silver | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:4.5 in | Color:Holo Silver | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Headbanger Spitfire Wakebait, 4.5 in, Natural Shad | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:4.5 in | Color:Natural Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Headbanger Spitfire Wakebait, 4.5 in, Pearl White | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:4.5 in | Color:Pearl White | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
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 | 5/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.5 in |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Color | Ghost Shad |
| Color family | Translucent |
| Target species | Bass, Pike & musky and Walleye |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 5/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4.5 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Ghost Shad.
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