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PopularRapala CrushCity Mayor Paddle-Tail Swimbait, 4 in, 6-Pack
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A 4-inch paddle-tail swimbait with lifelike shad profile, sized for jig heads, underspins, and swim jigs.
The 4 inch Electric Shad is a paddle tail swimbait in Rapala's CrushCity Mayor line, aimed at bass, redfish, trout, snook and walleye. Its tail kicks even on a slow retrieve, so it suits anglers working cooler water or fishing slowly. Rig it on a swimbait jig head, a belly-weighted hook, or use it as a trailer.
Best for
- Bass tournaments and pressured fish in clear water
- Redfish and trout on jig heads in saltwater flats
- Walleye on underspins and dragging presentations
Skip if
- You fish fast topwater presentations
- You need a compact lure for ultralight tackle
Strengths
- Natural baitfish profile mimics shad and minnows
- Consistent tail kick works at slow to fast retrieve speeds
- Pro-level precision in soft plastic construction
Trade-offs
- Soft plastic degrades with extended use
- 6 in the pack provides limited color flexibility
- Requires appropriately sized jig heads for best action
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
Specifications
| Type | paddle-tail swimbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 in |
| Count | 6 |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
- Redfish
- Snook & tarpon
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Pearl | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Electric Shad, Gizzard Shad, Green Shad, Sexy Shad, Shad, Tennessee ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Albino Pearl, Albino Shad | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Black Blue Green Pumpkin, Green Perch, Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Disco, Green Pumpkin Magic, Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Pro Blue Red Pearl, Red Craw | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Black Blue Flake | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala CrushCity Mayor Paddle Tail Swimbait, 3 in, Sexy Shad | Length:3 in | Color:Sexy Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, trout, walleye, redfish and snook & tarpon |
| Rapala CrushCity Mayor Paddle Tail Swimbait, 3 in, Shad | Length:3 in | Color:Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, trout, walleye, redfish and snook & tarpon |
| Rapala CrushCity Mayor Paddle-Tail Swimbait, 4 in, 6-Pack | Length:4 in | Color:Electric Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, trout, walleye, redfish and snook & tarpon |
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 |
| Target species | Bass, Redfish, Trout, Snook & tarpon and Walleye |
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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