Strike King · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Strike King Shadalicious Swimbait, 4.5 in, 6-Pack
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- Item weight
- 0.15 Pounds
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Quick take
A 4.5 inch soft plastic swimbait with lifelike colors and action, rigged on a jig head for slow steady retrieves.
This 4.5-inch Strike King Shadalicious swimbait in Blue Gizzard is a soft paddle-tail bait for anglers targeting gizzard shad patterns. It can be rigged on an open jig head or a weighted hook and worked with a slow, steady retrieve. Its hollow point hook style keeps the rig simple to set up.
Best for
- Bass fishing on jig head or weighted hook
- Slow-moving water where steady retrieve works well
- Anglers who want natural profile and action
Skip if
- You need fast-sinking lures for deep jigging
- You fish topwater situations
Strengths
- Lifelike colors and action attract discriminating bass
- Soft plastic is durable and holds shape through repeated casts
- Works on open jig heads or weighted hooks for rigging versatility
Trade-offs
- Soft plastic degrades with prolonged UV exposure
- 4.5 inch size is slower-sinking and requires weighted head
- Thick profile may spook wary fish in clear water
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | soft plastic swimbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.5 in |
| Count | 6 |
When and where to fish it
Its dark pattern shows as a silhouette in muddy water and at night.
- Clarity
- Muddy
- Light
- Low light
- Night
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Shad, Citrus Shad, Neon Ghost Minnow, Pearl Chartreuse Belly | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Clear Sexy Shad, Ghost Shad | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Sexy Blue Back Herring | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Green Gizzard | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Blue GizzardThis one | 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 Shadalicious Swimbait, 3.5 in, Green Gizzard | Length:3.5 in | Color:Green Gizzard | Suits:Clear water |
| Strike King Shadalicious Swimbait, 4.5 in, 6-Pack | Length:4.5 in | Color:Blue Gizzard | Suits:Muddy water |
| Strike King Shadalicious Swimbait, 4.5 in, Pearl Chartreuse Belly | Length:4.5 in | Color:Pearl Chartreuse Belly | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Strike King Shadalicious Swimbait, 4.5 in, Sexy Blue Back Herring | Length:4.5 in | Color:Sexy Blue Back Herring | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Strike King Shadalicious Swimbait, 5.5 in, Sexy Blue Back Herring | Length:5.5 in | Color:Sexy Blue Back Herring | 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 | 4.5 in |
|---|---|
| Color | Blue Gizzard |
| Color family | Dark |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 4.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Blue Gizzard.
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