Strike King · Stick Baits (Senko-style)
Strike King Drop Shot Half Shell, 3.5 inch, Pack of 9
Check price on AmazonAs an Amazon Associate First Cast Fishing earns a commission when you buy through links on this site, at no extra cost to you.
Options
- Item weight
- 1.28 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A soft plastic drop shot bait with coffee scent and salt impregnation designed for finesse presentations.
The Strike King Drop Shot Half Shell in Prizm Shad comes nine to a pack, with each bait 3.5 inches long. Its ridged, flexible body and spear-shaped tail with two fins give it a darting action, and the flat underside keeps it level once hooked. It works on a drop shot rig, or Texas-rigged through brush and grass.
Best for
- Cold fronts or tough bite days
- Drop shot rigs in tight cover or open water
- Anglers who want scent to mask human smell and keep fish holding
Skip if
- You prefer unscented baits or natural colors
- You fish fast-moving lure presentations
Strengths
- Coffee scent and salt create taste triggers that keep bass holding the bite longer
- Open Pour Technology finish and bulky profile enhance realistic appearance
- Half shell body design works well rigged on drop shot hooks
Trade-offs
- Coffee scent dissipates after several casts; replacement lures needed frequently
- Soft plastic tears easily in brush or on rocks
- Scent attracts trash fish that steal baits before bass arrive
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Drop shot
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | drop shot soft plastic |
|---|---|
| Count | 9 baits per pack |
| Action | Erratic darting action |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prizm Shad, Sexy ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
|
| Bold Bluegill, Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Purple | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
|
| Desert Craw | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King Drop Shot Half Shell, 3.5 in, Green Pumpkin | Length:3.5 in | Color:Green Pumpkin | Suits:Clear water |
| Strike King Drop Shot Half Shell, 3.5 inch, Pack of 9 | Length:3.5 in | Color:Prizm Shad | Suits:Clear and 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
| Length | 3.5 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 9 |
| Color | Prizm Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 3.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Prizm Shad.
Updated