Shad Style Baits

Elevate your finesse game with the Basstrix Flash 3" a bait that has become the gold standard for anglers utilizing Forward-Facing Sonar (FFS). Meticulously hand-poured and hand-painted one at a time, these minnows offer a level of detail and realism that mass-produced baits simply cannot match. The Flash Trix features a slim, bite-sized baitfish profile and large holographic eyes, creating a high-visibility target that shows up clearly on live imaging screens.

Built with a unique hollow body construction, the Flash Trix is incredibly versatile, allowing for a wide range of creative rigging methods. Whether you are targeting pressured bass in clear freshwater or finicky gamefish in saltwater, this bait is designed to trigger instinctive reaction strikes from trophy-sized predators.

Key Features:

• Optimized for Live Imaging: Broad sides and a realistic silhouette make this the perfect lure for Forward-Facing Sonar enthusiasts.

• Hand-Crafted Realism: Each bait is individually hand-poured to ensure unmatched detail, featuring iconic multi-dimensional color patterns.

• Innovative Hollow Body: The internal air cavity provides natural buoyancy and a soft feel that ensures fish hold on longer for superior hook-up ratios.

• Versatile Rigging Options: Excels on a drop shot, hover strolling rig, Carolina rig, Ned rig, or even fished weightless for topwater action.

• Multi-Species Appeal: Available in 3" and 4" sizes to mimic common forage, making it effective for all freshwater and saltwater gamefish.

Qty: 7

The Basstrix Flash Trix 4" Soft Plastic Minnow has become the secret weapon for anglers running Forward-Facing Sonar. Hand-poured and hand-painted one at a time, the slim baitfish profile and large holographic eyes create a high-visibility target that shows up clearly on live imaging — and looks just as convincing to the fish below. The hollow body construction provides natural buoyancy and a soft feel that keeps fish holding on longer for superior hook-up ratios. At 4 inches (actual 3-1/2"), it matches shad and minnow forage perfectly across both freshwater and saltwater applications. 6 per pack.

Key Features

• Built for Forward-Facing Sonar — broad sides and realistic silhouette show up clearly on live imaging
• Hand-poured & hand-painted — unmatched detail with Basstrix multi-dimensional color patterns
• Hollow body construction — natural buoyancy and soft feel for superior hook-up ratios
• Versatile rigging — drop shot, hover strolling rig, Carolina rig, Ned rig, or weightless topwater
• 4" profile (actual 3-1/2") — matches shad and minnow forage for freshwater and saltwater gamefish
• 14 proven color patterns — 6 per pack

Specifications

The Basstrix Mini Trix 1.5" Soft Plastic Minnow is one of the most realistic micro lures on the market — hand-poured and hand-painted to replicate the scales, sheen, and anatomical detail of actual baitfish with startling accuracy. At just 1.5 inches, it's a true giant killer that triggers instinctive strikes from pressured and finicky fish keyed in on micro-forage. A unique keeled tail produces high-frequency vibration even at ultra-slow retrieve speeds, and the signature Basstrix hollow body collapses on the strike for superior hook-up ratios. Deadly for crappie, trout, bass, and saltwater species in both fresh and saltwater applications.

Key Features

• Hand-poured & hand-painted — unmatched realism with lifelike scales, sheen, and anatomical detail
• Unique keeled tail — high-frequency vibration at ultra-slow speeds mimics fleeing micro-forage
• Hollow body construction — collapses on the strike for superior hook-up ratios
• Perfect match-the-hatch size — 1.5" profile targets fish keyed on micro-forage post-spawn or in high-pressure conditions
• Versatile — vertical jigging, dock shooting, BFS fishing, freshwater and saltwater
• Available in 8 proven color patterns

Specifications

The Basstrix Mini Trix 2" Soft Plastic Minnow is one of the most realistic micro lures on the market — hand-poured and hand-painted to replicate the scales, sheen, and anatomical detail of actual baitfish with startling accuracy. At a meaty 2 inches, it's a true giant killer that triggers instinctive strikes from pressured and finicky fish. A unique keeled tail produces high-frequency vibration even at ultra-slow retrieve speeds, and the signature Basstrix hollow body collapses on the strike for superior hook-up ratios. Pair it with a Basstrix Mini Trix Head (1/8 oz recommended) for the most realistic presentation in the water. Deadly for crappie, trout, bass, and surf perch in both fresh and saltwater.

Key Features

• Hand-poured & hand-painted — unmatched realism with lifelike scales, sheen, and anatomical detail
• Unique keeled tail — high-frequency vibration at ultra-slow speeds mimics fleeing forage
• Hollow body construction — collapses on the strike for superior hook-up ratios
• Versatile — vertical jigging, dock shooting, BFS fishing, freshwater and saltwater
• Best paired with Basstrix Mini Trix Head — 1/8 oz recommended for the 2" model
• Available in 10 proven color patterns

Specifications

Purposefully built for bladed jigs, the Berkley Powerbait Power Stinger introduces a new honeycomb molding technology to Powerbait. Designed with both profile and action in mind, the Power Stinger’s dense head prevents tear out while the honeycomb construction drives action, translating the movement from the vibrating jig throughout the trailer.

Features:

• Purposefully built for use with bladed vibrating jigs
• Patent Pending “Honey Comb” technology allows the jig or angler to drive the perfect action
• Thick baitfish profile
• Back and Belly slots for accommodating a variety of rigging styles
• Standard and HD Tru colors to match any hatch or application

Berkley Powerbait Power Switch is a unique "weight forward" design allows for precision casting and rapid dives, providing optimal strikes from fish. Pre-rigged with a sharp Fusion19 hook for efficient hookups, saving you time while securely catching fish.

The Berkley Powerbait Power Switch is a must-have for any angler looking to improve their fishing game. Its innovative "weight forward" design, specifically created for use with Forward Facing Sonar, allows for incredibly accurate casts. Don't miss out on this game-changing tool.

The "weight forward" design enhances accuracy while enabling the bait to quickly dive into the strike zone, triggering reaction strikes.

Pre-Rigged with an ultra sharp Fusion19 hook, these baits ensure positive and effective hookups cast after cast.

The Deps Deathadder 3" Straight Tail Worm has built a new era of soft baits proven to catch big bass with its innovative design and deadly effectiveness. The unique body shape moves through the water with realistic, tight vibration created by the narrow tail, delivering the perfect baitfish profile that bass can't resist.

The innovative silhouette features a wide body that tapers to a sharply narrowed tail, creating natural swimming action and vibration that triggers strikes from both active and finicky fish. The ultra-soft material with high salt content provides excellent castability and natural falling action that can be achieved even without added weight, making it ideal for a wide range of presentations.

Incredibly versatile, the Deathadder 3" excels on jighead rigs, Texas rigs, wacky rigs, drop-shot rigs, and as a jig trailer. The compact 3" size is perfect for finesse presentations and when bass want a smaller profile. The wide body provides bulk while the narrow tail creates subtle, realistic vibrations that attract bass without spooking them. The high salt content not only improves casting distance but also encourages fish to hold on longer for better hookup ratios.

Key Features:

• Compact 3" Finesse Size: Perfect for pressured fish and finesse presentations
• Unique Body Shape: Wide body with sharply narrowed tail creates realistic baitfish profile
• Tight Vibration Action: Narrow tail produces subtle, realistic vibrations that attract bass
• Ultra-Soft Material: High-quality Japanese plastic delivers natural movement and feel
• High Salt Content: Improves castability and encourages fish to hold on longer
• Natural Falling Action: Achieves realistic descent even without added weight
• Versatile Rigging Options: Works on jighead, Texas rig, wacky rig, drop shot, and as a trailer
• Proven Big Bass Bait: Track record of catching trophy-class largemouth and smallmouth

Specifications:

• Length: 3 inches
• Quantity: 10 per pack
• Recommended Hook Size: #2 to #1/0 offset hooks
• Material: Ultra-soft, high salt content plastic
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass

Recommended Rigging Techniques:

• Jighead Rig: Excellent for open water and swimming presentations
• Texas Rig: Weedless presentation for heavy cover
• Wacky Rig: Maximum action for finesse situations
• Drop Shot: Suspended presentation for deep or pressured fish
• Jig Trailer: Adds subtle action and profile to jigs
• Weightless: Natural fall in shallow water or around cover
• Ned Rig: Ultimate finesse presentation for tough conditions

Ideal Applications:

• Finesse fishing for pressured or heavily fished waters
• Clear water situations
• When bass want a smaller profile
• Post-frontal conditions
• Sight fishing for wary bass
• Vertical presentations on deep structure
• Around docks, laydowns, and shallow cover

When you need a compact finesse straight tail worm that delivers realistic action, proven big bass results, and works on multiple rigs, the Deps Deathadder 3" Straight Tail Worm is the choice of serious finesse anglers worldwide.

The Deps Deathadder 5" Straight Tail Worm has built a new era of soft baits proven to catch big bass with its innovative design and deadly effectiveness. The unique body shape moves through the water with realistic, tight vibration created by the narrow tail, delivering the perfect baitfish profile that bass can't resist.

The innovative silhouette features a wide body that tapers to a sharply narrowed tail, creating natural swimming action and vibration that triggers strikes from both active and finicky fish. The ultra-soft material with high salt content provides excellent castability and natural falling action that can be achieved even without added weight, making it ideal for a wide range of presentations.

Incredibly versatile, the Deathadder 5" excels on jighead rigs, Texas rigs, wacky rigs, drop-shot rigs, and as a jig trailer. The wide body provides bulk and profile while the narrow tail creates subtle, realistic vibrations that attract bass without spooking them. The high salt content not only improves casting distance but also encourages fish to hold on longer for better hookup ratios.

Key Features:

• Unique Body Shape: Wide body with sharply narrowed tail creates realistic baitfish profile
• Tight Vibration Action: Narrow tail produces subtle, realistic vibrations that attract bass
• Ultra-Soft Material: High-quality Japanese plastic delivers natural movement and feel
• High Salt Content: Improves castability and encourages fish to hold on longer
• Natural Falling Action: Achieves realistic descent even without added weight
• Versatile Rigging Options: Works on jighead, Texas rig, wacky rig, drop shot, and as a trailer
• 5" Size: Perfect balance of profile and finesse for various conditions
• Proven Big Bass Bait: Track record of catching trophy-class largemouth and smallmouth

Specifications:

• Length: 5 inches
• Quantity: 8 per pack
• Recommended Hook Size: #1/0 to #3/0 offset hooks
• Material: Ultra-soft, high salt content plastic
• Target Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass

Recommended Rigging Techniques:

• Jighead Rig: Excellent for open water and swimming presentations
• Texas Rig: Weedless presentation for heavy cover
• Wacky Rig: Maximum action for finesse situations
• Drop Shot: Suspended presentation for deep or pressured fish
• Jig Trailer: Adds subtle action and profile to jigs
• Weightless: Natural fall in shallow water or around cover

Ideal Applications:

• Versatile all-around worm for various conditions
• Clear water finesse fishing
• Pressured or heavily fished waters
• When bass are feeding on baitfish
• Post-frontal conditions
• Sight fishing for wary bass
• Vertical presentations on deep structure

When you need a versatile straight tail worm that delivers realistic action, proven big bass results, and works on multiple rigs, the Deps Deathadder 5" Straight Tail Worm is the choice of serious anglers worldwide.

The Japanese made Fish Arrow Flash J Shad is a finesse bait in a category of its' own.  The sleek pin tail design with a foil insert gives this bait a lifelike appearance that fools fish into biting.  It has realistic eyes, detailed fish scale pattern, thin rear section for increased tail vibration, and a foil insert for a 3D effect.  There are many great colors to choose from to match the forage in your area.

8 per pack

The Japanese made Fish Arrow Flash J Shad is a finesse bait in a category of its own.  The sleek pin tail design with a foil insert gives this bait a lifelike appearance that fools fish into biting.  It has realistic eyes, detailed fish scale pattern, thin rear section for increased tail vibration, and a foil insert for a 3D effect.  There are many great colors to choose from to match the forage in your area.

7 per pack

Engineered for precision and realism, the Jackall Driftfry is a 3, 4, and 5-inch soft jerkbait meticulously designed to imitate small baitfish in finesse applications. Developed in Japan with input from professional anglers, the Driftfry combines lifelike aesthetics with refined performance to give you the upper hand when fish are hesitant or highly pressured.

Key Features:

• Realistic Profile and Action:
  The Driftfry’s slim baitfish profile, detailed scale pattern, and 3D eyes mimic the look and movement of natural forage. Its subtle side-to-side darting motion, especially on hover or free rig setups, perfectly replicates a dying or distressed baitfish.

• Soft, Buoyant Body Material:
  Made from ultra-soft plastic, the Driftfry 3.0 offers excellent pliability, enhancing both action and hook-up ratio. Its slow sink rate allows for a more natural fall, which is critical when targeting suspended fish.

• Belly Slit for Versatile Rigging:
  The slit on the underside makes it easy to rig with a hover-strolling jig head, dropshot, small ball-head jig, or even weightless with an offset hook for a stealthy approach.

• Scent-Infused Formula:
  Pre-loaded with Jackall’s signature scent to encourage longer holds and increased strikes, especially when finesse techniques call for minimal movement and maximum realism.

Specifications:

• Length: 3.0 inches (75mm), 4.0 inches (101.6mm), and 5.0 inches (127mm).

• Weight: ~3.0 1/16 oz, 4.0 1/11 oz, 5.0 1/8 oz

• Material: Soft plastic with infused scent

• Rigging Options: Dropshot, jig head, hover rig, free rig, weightless

• Target Species: Bass, trout, crappie, perch, and other predator fish

• Recommended Gear: Spinning setup with light fluorocarbon or braid-to-leader.  For 5.2 inch model use a casting setup with 8-10 fluorocarbon or braid-to-leader.

The Rapala Crush City Freeloader is the ultimate trailer bait — built to ride behind your spinnerbait, vibrating jig, or scrounger and add irresistible tail-kicking action that triggers reaction strikes. Belly and top hook slots keep the bait rigged straight and conceal the hook point for a cleaner presentation. Versatile enough to fish on a nose hook, weightless Texas rig, belly-weighted hook, or as a soft plastic jerkbait with a shimmying fall. Built with Rapala’s Smart Injection Technology™, each bait delivers a custom combination of color, flake, salt, and scent precisely where it matters most.

Features

- Enticing tail-kicking trailer action
- Belly and top hook slots for straight rigging and hook concealment
- Versatile rigging: nose hook, weightless Texas rig, belly-weighted hook, or soft plastic jerkbait
- Shimmying fall on a jerkbait rig
- Smart Injection Technology™ — custom color, flake, salt & scent placement
- Available in 11 colors

Specifications

The Rapala Crush City Mooch Minnow offers the ultimate combination of a minnow-style bait and swimbait, making it the go-to choice for anglers. With its ability to transition from a jig head to a drop shot rig, it can be used in multiple techniques to consistently attract bites. Proven to win tournaments, this versatile lure is a must-have for any fishing trip.

Features:

• 3 1/2" Body Length
• Super TPE material is extremely durable and allows bait to float
• Unique paddle tail design offers subtle swimming action
• Solid body for maximum durability
• Smart Injection Technology® combines custom combinations of color, flake, salt and scent that are added precisely where needed for the perfect presentation

The Reaction Innovations Shiver Shot is a 3.65-inch shad-style soft plastic built around a shiver tail that produces action with the slightest flick of the rod tip — on a drop shot, the tail shivers and vibrates at rest with minimal rod input; on a jig head, it swims with a realistic baitfish action; on a Carolina rig, the tail shimmies on the drift. The durable yet supple plastic maintains the tail action through repeated strikes. 9 per pack in 8 colors spanning shad, crawfish, and attractor patterns.

Key Features

• Shiver Tail — Action on the Slightest Rod Input — The Shiver Shot’s tail is designed to produce a shivering, vibrating action with the smallest rod tip movement or current; on a drop shot, the tail shivers at rest and on the fall with minimal rod input, producing a lifelike baitfish action that triggers strikes from bass that are watching the bait closely; the tail action is most pronounced on a drop shot where the bait is suspended in the strike zone and the tail moves freely.
• Durable Yet Supple Plastic — Maintains Tail Action — The plastic formulation is durable enough to withstand repeated strikes while remaining supple enough for the tail to move freely with minimal resistance; the balance between durability and suppleness is what allows the tail to produce action with the slightest rod input rather than requiring aggressive rod movement.
• Versatile Rig Compatibility — Effective on drop shots, Carolina rigs, and jig heads (fished like a fluke or swimbait); the 3.65" profile fits a wide range of hook sizes and jig head weights across all three applications.
• 8 Colors — 9 Per Pack — Eight colors spanning shad imitations (Sexy Shad, Bad Shad Green, Small Mouth Magic, Pride Shad), crawfish/creature patterns (Magic Craw Red, Green Pumpkin Purple & Copper Flake), and attractor colors (Spring Break, Poutine); nine baits per pack.

Color Selection Guide

Best For

• Drop Shot — Primary Application — The Shiver Shot’s tail action is most effective on a drop shot where the bait is suspended in the strike zone; nose-hook or wacky-hook on a drop shot hook and suspend above the bottom; the tail shivers at rest and on the fall with minimal rod input, triggering strikes from bass that are holding tight to bottom structure or suspended in the water column; most effective in clear water and post-frontal conditions.
• Carolina Rig — Effective on a Carolina rig for covering open water, points, and transition areas; the tail shimmies on the drift and produces action on the pause, triggering strikes from roaming bass; use a 1–2 ft leader for a natural, drifting presentation.
• Jig Head — Swimbait Style — Thread on a 1/8–3/16 oz jig head and swim steadily for a baitfish imitation presentation similar to a fluke or paddle tail swimbait; the shiver tail produces a swimming action on the retrieve that triggers strikes from bass feeding on baitfish.

The Roboworm Alive Shad is a 3 inch soft plastic jerkbait, perfect for dropshot rigs. In the world of finesse dropshot baits, the Alive Shad from Roboworm stands out as one of the top choices. Roboworm is known for their high-quality "hand poured by robot" soft plastics. With a realistic minnow or shad design and a variety of successful colors, the Alive Shad is a must-have for any angler.

The carefully crafted hand poured plastic offers unmatched movement compared to other injected baits. Once you try the Roboworm Alive Shad, you'll quickly become a believer.

Qty:  10 per pack

The Yamamoto 3” Shad Shape Worm is perfect for ultra-clear water fishing. This smaller-profile bait mimics small baitfish and is a great choice for anglers seeking a challenge.

Its proven, "All-But-Perfect" shape ensures success in pressured water. Rig it on a drop shot or Damiki rig for a guaranteed catch.

The Yamamoto Shad Shape Worm is proven on California lunkers, and quickly becoming a sensation throughout the U.S. Healthy Profile, salt-impregnated, nice smooth and even fall rate.  

We like to fly line it with a mosquito hook in the nose or mid bait and twitch it on the bottom.  Drop shot this bait or put it on a shaky head is also killer.

 Qty:  10 per pack

The Yamamoto 3.75" Shad Shape Worm is a versatile finesse bait designed to enhance your fishing success. Combining the ribbed texture of a Senko with a shad-like profile, this soft plastic lure excels in drop-shotting, darter heading, and various other techniques. Its salt-impregnated body ensures a smooth, natural fall rate, mimicking small baitfish to attract finicky bass, smallmouth, largemouth, and even walleye.

Available in a range of colors like Baby Bass, Natural Shad, and Green Pumpkin, each pack contains 10 worms. Popular in Japan before its North American release, this bait is a proven choice for clear water and high-pressure conditions, delivering lifelike action that triggers strikes.

 Qty:  10 per pack

When it's time to target trophy predators, the Z-Man StreakZ XL 8"is the ultimate 8-inch oversized soft plastic jerkbait. This full-bodied baitfish imitation is engineered for big-game applications, featuring a realistic split-tail design and intricate gill-plate detailing that produces a natural darting and gliding action on the retrieve. Its salt-impregnated construction adds critical weight for long-distance casting and increases the sink rate, making it perfect for both surface and deep-water presentations.

Constructed from Z-Man's legendary 10X Tough ElaZtech superplastic, the StreakZ is incredibly durable and naturally buoyant. This specialized material allows the bait to withstand repeated, aggressive strikes from toothy predators like musky, pike, stripers, and tuna without losing its lifelike flexibility. Whether you're vertical jigging offshore or working a weedless setup in heavy cover, this bait delivers a high-impact profile that triggers instinctive reaction strikes from the largest fish in the system.

Key Features:

• 10X Tough ElaZtech Construction: Delivers extreme durability that outlasts traditional soft baits, even when targeted by toothy predators.

• Salt-Impregnated Body: Increases weight for superior casting distance and ensures a faster sink rate for subsurface applications.

• Realistic Baitfish Action: Features a split-tail design and molded gill plates that create a natural, unpredictable darting motion.

• Maximum Versatility: Naturally buoyant and effective for topwater, midwater, or deepwater fishing across fresh and saltwater environments.

• Integrated Hook Slot: Designed with a specialized slot to facilitate easy weedless rigging in heavy vegetation or timber.

• Optimized Rigging: Pairs perfectly with heavy-duty hardware like 8/0 HeadlockZ jigheads or 10/0 ChinlockZ SWS weighted hooks.

• Target Species: A proven producer for Stripers, Snook, Cobia, Musky, Pike, Tuna, and monster Largemouth Bass.

Master the art of Midwest finesse with the Z-Man TRD MinnowZ, a slender 3.5-inch baitfish imitation designed to mimic a wide variety of small forage species. Built with Z-Man's legendary 10X Tough ElaZtech superplastic, this bait offers unmatched durability and extreme buoyancy that keeps it performing long after traditional soft plastics have failed.

The TRD MinnowZ features a unique, small flat tail that provides two distinct actions: it accentuates a darting, quivering movement when rigged vertically or a graceful gliding action when oriented horizontally. This versatility makes it a "must-have" for tournament anglers facing tough conditions or clear-water predators that require a more subtle, natural presentation.

Key Features:

• Anatomical Baitfish Profile: Accurately mimics minnows, fry, and small baitfish preferred by both freshwater and saltwater predators.

• 10X Tough ElaZtech: Delivers extraordinary durability, allowing you to catch dozens of fish on a single lure without tearing.

• Salt-Free Formulation: Ensures extreme buoyancy, allowing the bait to stand up or glide effortlessly for a realistic vertical presentation.

• Versatile Rigging Options: Perfectly suited for a Ned Rig, drop shot, split shot, or even weedless around heavy cover.

• Optimized for Finesse: Pairs seamlessly with Z-Man Finesse ShroomZ, NedlockZ, and Finesse BulletZ jigheads.

• Proven Performance: A top choice for Midwest Finesse enthusiasts (including Ned Kehde) for targeting largemouth, smallmouth, and inshore saltwater species.