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REAL FISH 8 in Spring Shad Multi-Jointed Swimbait, 4 oz, Gizzard Shad
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Options
Color: GIZZARD SHAD
- GIZZARD SHAD
- TILAPIA
- MALE BLUEGILL
Size: 8"
- 8"
- Item weight
- 4 ounces
Quick take
An 8-inch multi-jointed swimbait with photo-realistic scale detail and 4 oz weight designed for fast descent to suspended and deep fish.
This 8-inch multi-jointed swimbait in gizzard shad coloring weighs 4 ounces and imitates a baitfish that bass anglers often target. Its body is designed to sink toward deeper water, rocky points and drop-offs where larger fish hold. It suits anglers who want a heavy, lifelike bait for bass in deeper cover.
Best for
- Casting and trolling for pike and large bass in deep structure
- Fishing rocky points and drop-offs where suspended fish hold
- Anglers seeking realistic profiles that trigger aggressive strikes
Skip if
- You fish shallow weed edges or topwater only
- You prefer lighter lures or slower sinking rates
Strengths
- Multi-jointed design creates realistic segmented swimming action
- Photo-realistic wrap and micro-scale detail mimic live baitfish
- 4 oz weight reaches strike zones quickly in deep water
Trade-offs
- 8 in and 4 oz require heavy rod, reel and line
- Heavy weight and complex action tire arm during extended casting
- Realistic appearance only works well when water clarity is good
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | jointed swimbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 8 in |
| Weight | 4 oz |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GIZZARD SHADThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| MALE BLUEGILL | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REAL FISH 8 in Spring Shad Multi-Jointed Swimbait, 4 oz, Gizzard Shad | Lure weight:4 oz | Length:8 in | Color:GIZZARD SHAD | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass |
| REAL FISH Spring Shad Multi Jointed Swimbait, 4 oz, Tilapia | Lure weight:4 oz | Length:8 in | Color:TILAPIA | Suits:Bass |
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 | 4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 8 in |
| Color | GIZZARD SHAD |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 8 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is GIZZARD SHAD.
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