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Strike King · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Strike King Rage Swimmer, 4 3/4 in, Green Gizzard Shad
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Options
Color: Green Gizzard Shad
- Green Gizzard Shad
- Blue Bug
Size: 4 3/4 inch (Pack of 6)
- 4 3/4 inch (Pack of 6)
- Item weight
- 0.24 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
This 4 3/4 inch paddle-tail swimbait in Green Gizzard Shad comes six to a pack. Its sleek nose, softly ribbed body and thin, pancake-like tail are shaped to produce a steady vibration on the retrieve. It can run on a jig head, a drop shot or a spinnerbait, so one bait suits several rigs.
Best for
- Bass on jigs and as trailers
- Ledge and structure fishing
- Active retrieve presentations
Skip if
- You fish minimal cover
- You want a subtle presentation
Strengths
- Sleek nose cone aids castability
- Softly ribbed body replicates natural forage
- Thin tail produces frantic vibrations at any speed
Trade-offs
- Soft plastic durability limited with heavy use
- Works best on medium to heavy tackle
- Requires active retrieves for best results
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Green Gizzard ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Blue Bug | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King Rage Swimmer 4.75 in Paddletail, 6-Pack | Length:4.75 in | Color:Blue Bug | Suits:Muddy water |
| Strike King Rage Swimmer, 4 3/4 in, Green Gizzard Shad | Length:4.75 in | Color:Green Gizzard 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 | 4.75 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 6 |
| Color | Green Gizzard Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 4.75 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Green Gizzard Shad.
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