Northland Tackle · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Northland Eye-Candy Paddle Shad Swimbait, 3.5 in, 5-Pack
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3.5 in soft plastic paddle shad with boot tail for walleye and panfish.
The Eye-Candy Paddle Shad in purple gill is a 3.5-inch paddle-tail swimbait with a built-in rattle and a soft body that floats. Its boot tail keeps moving on a fast rip or a slow drag along the bottom, which suits anglers who want to draw walleye, crappie and perch in close. Each five-pack holds five baits in this color.
Best for
- Dragging along bottom for walleye
- Jigging in deeper water
- Live bait imitation
Skip if
- You prefer hard baits
- You fish shallow water only
Strengths
- Boot tail swims and wiggles on any retrieve
- Super TPE is durable and soft
- Built-in rattle calls fish from distance
- Glow finish works in low-light water
Trade-offs
- Soft plastic wears quickly with use
- At 3.5 in, larger than panfish lures
- Rattle may be aggressive for clear water
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
Specifications
| Type | paddle tail swimbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.5 in |
| Count | 5 per pack |
| Feature | Built-in rattle |
Facts
| Length | 3.5 in |
|---|---|
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Pack count | 5 |
| Color | PURPLE GILL |
| Color family | Dark |
| Target species | Crappie, Walleye and Panfish |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland Tackle Eye-Candy Paddle Shad Swimbait, 3.5 in, Gizzard Shad | Length:3.5 in | Color:GIZZARD SHAD | Suits:Clear and stained water, walleye, crappie and panfish |
| Northland Eye-Candy Paddle Shad Swimbait, 3.5 in, 5-Pack | Length:3.5 in | Color:PURPLE GILL | Suits:Muddy water, walleye, crappie and panfish |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 3.5 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is PURPLE GILL.
What can I catch with this?
- Walleye
- Crappie
- Panfish
When and where to fish it
Its dark pattern shows as a silhouette in muddy water and at night.
- Clarity
- Muddy
- Light
- Low light
- Night
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| CHARTREUSE SHAD, PINK SILVER, SILVER CHARTREUSE | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| SMOKE SHAD | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| BLUE BACK SHAD, GIZZARD SHAD, PURPLE 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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| GREEN PUMPKIN, GRREN PUMPKIN | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| GOLD SHINER | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| BLACK, PURPLE GILLThis one | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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.
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