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Spro Junior Bronzeye Frog, 1/2 oz, Nasty Shad
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- Item weight
- 0.02 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 5.9 x 3 x 0.5 inches
Quick take
The Nasty Shad Spro Junior Bronzeye Frog is a half-ounce hollow-body topwater frog for open water and heavy cover. It is made for long casts and fishes on spinning or baitcasting gear. Anglers who want a shad-patterned frog at this weight can pick this color.
Best for
- Shallow grass and pad beds
- Early morning or overcast topwater sessions
- Bass of any skill level
Skip if
- You fish heavy timber that requires weedless rigging
- You need a larger profile for trophy bass
Strengths
- Redesigned body shape improves hook penetration on strikes
- Double hook provides backup penetration on missed sets
- Compact size suits spinning or light baitcasting
Trade-offs
- Double hook snags more often than single-hook frogs
- Soft plastic degrades with prolonged sun exposure
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Casting
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Neon Glow, Rainforest Yellow | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Nasty ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Albino, Tropical White, White Black | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Green Tree, Natural, Natural Green | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Red Ear | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black Widow, Green/Black, Putty Black, Rainforest Black | 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 | Lure weight | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spro Junior Bronzeye Frog, 1/2 oz, Nasty Shad | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:— | Color:Nasty Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Spro Bronzeye Jr Frog Lure, 3 in, Double Hook | Lure weight:— | Length:2.4 in | Color:Night Walker | Suits:— |
| Spro Junior Bronzeye Frog, Rainforest Yellow | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Color:Rainforest Yellow | Suits:Stained and 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
| Lure weight | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Color | Nasty Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Nasty Shad.
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