Name: Bull Shad 4X4 Knocker
Brand: Bull Shad Swimbaits
Price: 67 USD
Availability: InStock

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Bull Shad Swimbaits

About Bull Shad Swimbaits: Ever since I can remember I have always been making a lot of my own fishing lures. I had alot of ideas floating around in my head that weren't available on the market and currently I have several baits available on the national market which I either designed, co designed or just had a hand in it.. Some of my ideas either weren't feasible to mass produce commercially or I just wanted to make a special bait for a specific situation for my own personal use. When I got into swimbait fishing hard and heavy in 2001, I saw how effective the big baits where here in the South. That is what got my wheels starting to turn when I noticed I couldn't find a GOOD gizzard Shad/Threadfin style swimbait that our Trophy Spots and Largemouth are keying in on here in the Southeast. Like out West, trout are the biggest forage for Trophy Fish to feed on. However here in the South BIG Gizzard shad is King and is a major forage for our MAGNUM sized Spotted Bass and Largemouth alike. Hence, I came up with the terminology "Trout of the South". I started tinkering with swimbait designs and resins in late 2003/early 2004 to get myself familiar with what works and what doesn't. There were many different prototypes that were done before arriving at the final Bull Shad. In late 2006, the most notorious prototype was the "Hampton Shad" co designed by myself and Anthony Hampton. While the Hampton Shad prototype was a awesome fish catcher I personally felt like it could be improved upon even more in the form of better joint design, more realistic profile, bait detail as well as better quality resins. The name Bull Shad was derived from the nickname of a gizzard shad which is also known as Bull Nose Shad due to their notorious blunt nose. Now here in 2011 we offer the even more improved Generation 2 line of swimbaits and will be offering floaters and other different sink rates.

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Description

Designed for heavy cover! "Triton" Mike Bucca developed the Bull 4x4 with the renown Bull Shad style and body but with an over-sized squarebill lip to help deflect the swimbait off of the heaviest of cover. Now you can have a little more peace of mind casting around tree branches and other cover! These swimbaits come in 3 of the most popular colors: Gizzard, Bone, and Bluegill. They weigh around 2.9 oz, run shallow (2 to 3 feet), and come either Silent or with a Knocker. Gets yours today and pull that trophy bass out from their hiding spots and into your boat or kayak! If you want a floating version, try out the Bull Wake Shad Swimbait. Key features and benefits: 3 piece jointed body Over-sized squarebill lip Durable, high-quality material Handmade and painted Black chrome Owner treble hooks 6" In Length

Fishing Profile

Lure

Best for: Bass
Presentation: Subsurface, 2-3 ft, Jointed Swimming Action, Floating
Techniques: Casting, Swimbaiting
Conditions: Clear Water, Vegetation, Rocky

Size6 in (152 mm), 2.9 oz (82 g)

SeasonSpring

WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

Designed for casting around heavy cover where the oversized squarebill lip helps deflect off branches and other obstacles. Use a steady retrieve with pauses or slight speed changes to make the jointed body work naturally and trigger bass in shallow water. It is especially useful when fish are holding tight to cover and you want a larger profile bait.