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U.S.A. Bass Tackle · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
U.S.A. Bass Tackle Patriot Shad Paddle Tail, 1/2 oz, Super Shad
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.5 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 3.5 x 0.5 x 0.75 inches
Quick take
Pre-rigged paddle tail swimbaits with Owner Mega jig hooks, internal weight and baitfish scent for immediate fishing.
A 3.5-inch paddle tail swimbait in the Super Shad color, weighing half an ounce. Six baits come in each pack, and every one is pre-rigged with a jig hook and an internal weight. It fits bass anglers who want a shad-profile bait for a slow roll or a steady retrieve.
Best for
- Bass fishing with versatile retrieve options
- Casting and retrieving in lakes and rivers
- Slow-rolling over structure and cover
Skip if
- You prefer unrigged baits to customize
- You fish saltwater
Strengths
- Pre-rigged and ready to fish out of the box
- Internal weight eliminates need to add jig head
- Realistic paddle tail action across retrieve speeds
- Baitfish scent increases fish attraction
Trade-offs
- Hook and weight are fixed, not customizable
- Six-pack may not last long for active anglers
- Scent effect diminishes over time
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
Facts
| Lure weight | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.5 in |
| Pack count | 6 |
| Color | Super Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass |
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 | Lure weight | Length | Pack count | Target species | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S.A. Bass Tackle Patriot Shad Paddle Tail, 1/4 oz, Super Shad | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:2.8 in | Pack count:6 | Target species:Bass | Color:Super Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass |
| U.S.A. Bass Tackle Patriot Shad Paddle Tail, 1/2 oz, Bone Glow | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3.5 in | Pack count:6 | Target species:Bass | Color:Bone Glow | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass |
| U.S.A. Bass Tackle Patriot Shad Paddle Tail, 1/2 oz, Super Shad | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3.5 in | Pack count:6 | Target species:Bass | Color:Super Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass |
| USA Bass Tackle Patriot Shad, 3.5 in, 1/2 oz, 6-Pack | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Pack count:6 | Target species:Bass | Color:Multi-Pack | Suits:Bass |
How it compares
| Product | Lure weight | Length | Pack count | Color | Target species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S.A. Bass Tackle Patriot Shad Paddle Tail, 1/2 oz, Super Shad | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3.5 in | Pack count:6 | Color:Super Shad | Target species:Bass |
| Z-MAN Elaztech MinnowZ, 3 in, 6-Pack, Glow/ChartreusePick it if you want a floating 3-inch paddle tail that you can rig weedless through cover or fish on a 3/0 jig head. | Lure weight:5.2 g | Length:3 in | Pack count:6 | Color:Glow/Chartreuse | Target species:Bass, Striped bass, Flounder, Speckled trout, Snook & tarpon and Redfish |
| Berkley PowerBait Pre-Rigged Swim Shad, 3 in, Pearl Red Eye, 5-PackPick it if you want a 3-inch pre-rigged swim shad in the Pearl Red Eye color, five to a pack, for bass, pike or walleye. | Lure weight:0.25 oz | Length:3 in | Pack count:5 | Color:Pearl Red Eye | Target species:Bass, Pike & musky and Walleye |
| KJEIM Paddle Tail Swimbaits, 3 in, OrangePick it if you want one orange color in a 50-piece bag of 3-inch paddle tails to rig on jig heads or offset hooks for bass, trout, crappie or walleye. | Lure weight:0.12 oz | Length:3 in | Pack count:50 | Color:Orange | Target species:Bass, Trout, Crappie and Walleye |
| TRUSCEND Shadtale Pre-Rigged Swimbaits, 3.5 in, 0.45 oz, 6-PackPick it if you want a 3.5 inch, 0.45 oz paddle tail for steady retrieves and trembling falls on bass, trout and walleye. | Lure weight:0.45 oz | Length:3.5 in | Pack count:6 | Color:— | Target species:Bass, Trout, Crappie and Walleye |
| GOTOUR Pre-Rigged Paddle Tail Swimbaits, 3.5 in, 0.8 oz, 6-PackPick it if you want the larger 3.5-inch, 0.8-ounce size for bass, pike or walleye and a weedless paddle tail that comes ready to tie on. | Lure weight:0.8 oz | Length:3.5 in | Pack count:6 | Color:— | Target species:Bass, Pike & musky, Trout and Walleye |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Blue Ghost | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| HD Sexy Shad, Super ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Bone Glow | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Black Blue, Chart Electric Blue | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4oz - 2.8" | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 1/2oz - 3.5", 3/4oz - 4.5"This one | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
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.
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