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Strike King · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Strike King Shadalicious Swimbait, 5.5 in, Sexy Blue Back Herring
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- Item weight
- 0.15 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 4.5 inch soft plastic swimbait with lifelike colors and action, rigged on a jig head for slow steady retrieves.
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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HerringThis one | 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 Gizzard | 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 | 5.5 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 5 |
| Color | Sexy Blue Back Herring |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 5.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Sexy Blue Back Herring.
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