SLING SHAD

$9.99

LENGTH

5IN

PCS

6 PER PACK

description

The SLING SHAD is a highly refined fluke-style soft bait designed for pressured waters and finesse presentations. Its dual-density, two-layer construction delivers exceptional swimming balance and a natural horizontal posture, while the flat-sided body enhances subtle rolling action. Two short tails emit fine vibrations that mimic distressed baitfish, making it deadly when fish are reluctant to chase. Ideal for mid-strolling, weightless rigs, underspins or as a trailer on bladed jigs and buzzbaits, it also excels when twitched on the surface or twitched slowly through the mid-range.  

Finished with FLAVOR-X, a mouthwatering shrimp-powder attractant, tentative biters become determined feeders, delivering excellent hook-up ratios. Precision body slits allow it to collapse on strikes, dramatically increasing hook-up rates. Whether dead-sticked, twitched, or jerked, the SLING SHAD thrives in clear water and tough bite conditions, offering a stealthy, realistic profile that draws bites when nothing else will.



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