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WAR EAGLE CUSTOM LURES · Spinnerbaits & Bladed Baits
War Eagle Replacement Skirt, Purple Shad
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- Item weight
- 0.01 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 0.5 x 0.2 x 0.5 inches
Quick take
War Eagle replacement skirts that freshen up worn spinnerbaits and buzzbaits.
Best for
- Extending the life of favorite spinnerbaits
- Customizing lure colors to match conditions
- Bass fishing when silhouette needs updating
Skip if
- You prefer buying new spinnerbaits
- You fish lures that are already productive
Strengths
- Extends lure life and value significantly
- Wide range of color options for customization
- Silver Shiner is a proven bass color
Trade-offs
- Requires knowledge of compatible lure sizes
- Installation takes time and care
- Skirts wear out and need regular replacement
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hot White Chartreuse, White Chartreuse, White Chartreuse Blue, White Lime Chartreuse | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Blue Herring, Cotton Candy Silver, Purple Shad, Sexxy Purple Shad, Sexxy Shad, Sexxy Table Rock Shad, Silver ShinerThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Blue Pearl Shad, White Silver | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Pond Scum Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Gold Shiner, White Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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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 | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| War Eagle Replacement Skirt, Blue Pearl Shad | Color:Blue Pearl Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| War Eagle Replacement Skirt, Purple Shad | Color:Purple Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| War Eagle Replacement Skirt, Silver Shiner, 2-Pack | Color:Silver Shiner | 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
| Color | Purple Shad |
|---|---|
| Color family | Shad and silver |
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