Savage Gear · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Savage Gear Pulse Tail Shiner Loose Body Swimbait, 1 1/4 oz, Gold Shad
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.07 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 0.67 x 6.25 x 7.75 inches
Quick take
A 4 inch soft swimbait with a pulsing tail and built-in rattle, based on 3D scans of live shiners.
The Gold Shad version is a 5 inch loose-body swimbait weighing 1 1/4 oz, with a swimming depth from 4 to 8 feet. Its 3D-scanned shiner body carries a built-in rattle and a split rear tail for a pulsing movement through the water. The loose body fits a separate hook, so the hook can be matched to the fishing. It suits anglers who want a larger shiner pattern for bass in the middle depths.
Best for
- Casting to large bass in pressured clear water
- Trolling for pike and musky in lakes
- Working around deep structures and offshore drop-offs
Skip if
- You fish shallow weeds; this sinking bait will snag
- You need an ultralight lure for small panfish
Strengths
- 3D-scanned body profile mimics natural shiner baitfish
- Pulsing tail creates vibration and visual appeal
- Heavy-duty hook reduces missed strikes in aggressive hits
Trade-offs
- Heavy 3/4 oz weight requires adequate casting setup
- Sinking design loses effectiveness over shallow flats
- Snag-free belly weight may catch on submerged structures
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Pike & musky
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its gold pattern flashes in stained and tea-colored water and on dark days.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How deep and around what
It runs down to 8 ft, in the mid depth zone, along grass edges and rock.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 8 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Rock
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Sexy Shad, Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| White | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Green Back | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Gold ShadThis one | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 4 in - 3/4 oz | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 5 in - 1 1/4 ozThis one | A big profile for pike, musky and striped bass in big water. |
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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 | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savage Gear Pulse Tail Shiner Loose Body Swimbait, 3/4 oz, Sexy Shad | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:4 in | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:Sexy Shad | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water |
| Savage Gear Pulse Tail Shiner, 4 in, 3/4 oz, Shad, with Rattle | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:4 in | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:Shad | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water |
| Savage Gear Pulse Tail Shiner Loose Body Swimbait, 1 1/4 oz, Gold Shad | Lure weight:1 1/4 oz | Length:5 in | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:Gold Shad | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained 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
| Lure weight | 1 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 5 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 8 ft |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Gold Shad |
| Color family | Gold |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1 1/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 5 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 8 ft.
What color is this version?
This version is Gold Shad.
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