Strike King · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Strike King Swim'n Caffeine Shad, 4 in, Pearl
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- Item weight
- 0.15 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
4-inch soft paddle-tail swimbait with coffee scent and salt impregnation for bass, featuring lifelike body and movement.
A 4-inch soft plastic swimbait with a boot tail, made for bass anglers who want a natural shad profile on a steady retrieve. The body is salt-impregnated and carries a coffee scent. This one comes in a plain Pearl pattern.
Best for
- Largemouth bass in lakes and ponds
- Slow-rolling over structure
- Early morning or low-light presentations
Skip if
- You fish smallmouth in current
- You need a weedless design
Strengths
- Coffee scent masks human odor and adds attraction
- Salt impregnation makes fish hold on longer
- Soft plastic keeps the swimbait limber and fishable
Trade-offs
- Soft plastic is prone to tearing and losing shape
- 4-inch size not ideal for trophy fish presentations
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
Specifications
| Type | paddle tail swimbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 in |
| Weight per lure | 0.15 lbs |
| Shape | Boot tail |
| Scent | Coffee |
When and where to fish it
Its white or pearl pattern stays visible in lightly stained water and under cloud.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its white or pearl pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost Shad | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| 57 - Smokey Shad, Smokey Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| 84 - Pearl, Pearl, Pearl Blue Glimmer BackThis one | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| 47 - Green Pumpkin Pearl Belly, Green Pumpkin Chartreuse Belly, Green Pumpkin Pearl Belly, Watermelon Red&Blk | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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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 Swim'n Caffeine Shad Swimbait, 4-inch, Green Pumpkin Pearl Belly | Length:4 in | Color:47 - Green Pumpkin Pearl Belly | Suits:Clear water |
| Strike King Swim'n Caffeine Shad, 4 in, Pearl | Length:4 in | Color:84 - Pearl | 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 in |
|---|---|
| Color | Pearl |
| Color family | White |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 4 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Pearl.
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