Keitech · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Keitech Swing Impact, 4 in, Electric Shad
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- Item weight
- 4.6 g
- Product dimensions
- 4 x 0.2 x 0.2 inches
Quick take
4-inch soft plastic with wobbling action and natural colors, rigged through the center for straight swimming.
This 4 inch Keitech Swing Impact is a ribbed paddle-tail swimbait in the Electric Shad color. Its centered hook slit makes straight rigging easy, and the tail keeps swimming at slow speeds. Cast it out and reel it in steadily, or run it on an A-rig for a shad-style presentation.
Best for
- Bass casting and jigging presentations
- A-rig and multi-lure setups
- Anglers seeking natural swimming action
Skip if
- You need larger profiles for pike or musky
- You prefer lures that require no rigging
Strengths
- Keitech two-tone color process creates natural, realistic appearance
- Ribbed body swims with tight, controlled action at all speeds
- Centered hook slit keeps bait tracking straight without rolling
Trade-offs
- Soft plastic tears on rocks and vegetation; replacement needed
- 4-inch size limits appeal to smaller bass; larger fish may ignore
- Rigging requires knowledge of proper hook-slit alignment
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Shad, Shad, Silver Flash, Silver Shiner, Super ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| #102 Watermelon Pepper, Bluegill Flash, Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Pp | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Fire Craw, Pro Blue Red Pearl | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| #417 Gold Flash Minnow | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Junebug | 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 | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keitech Swing Impact, 3 in, Bluegill Flash, 10 Pack | Length:3 in | Color:Bluegill flash | Suits:Clear water |
| Keitech Swing Impact, 4 in, Delta Claw | Length:4 in | Color:Bluegill Flash | Suits:Clear water |
| Keitech Swing Impact, 4 in, Electric Shad | Length:4 in | Color:Electric Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Keitech Swing Impact, 4 in, Junebug | Length:4 in | Color:Junebug | Suits:Muddy 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
| Length | 4 in |
|---|---|
| Color | Electric Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 4 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Electric Shad.
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