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Mattlure's Ultimate Bluegill & Shad Series

$23.99

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Description

The Mattlure's Ultimate Bluegill and Shad Series is the most realistic bluegill bait ever made. I have improved just about every feature from the first Ultimate gill. First I improved the action. The bait just plain swims better. It swims well at speeds from slow to fast while running true. It has a good thump and moves a lot of water. The bass have no problem finding this bait. The next thing I did was to ad a flat tailed version for the guys who like to fish it like a jig or for a bed bait. The plastic used in the improved version is also improved. It’s softer, yet it’s more durable then the first ultimate gills. The hook is now 1 size larger and it has more gap for better hook ups. Of course the new Ultimate’s sit nose down and flair their fins like the first version did But now they are better balanced and more consistent. I also improved the paint jobs and enlarged the eyes. The fans of the first version are going to love the improved version! The baits are 5 inches and weigh 1.8 ounces and come in many different pan fish colors. Mattlures New Ultimate Bluegill comes in 2 different versions. One with a boot tail and the other with a flat tail. Colors: White Male Bluegill, Male Bluegill, Female Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Green Sunfish, Pumpkinseed, Tilapia and Crappie. 5" Length, Weight - 1.8 oz.

Specifications

Category

Soft Swimbaits

Weight

1.8 oz (51 g)

Length

5 in (127 mm)

Sink Rate

slow sink

Target Species

bass

Techniques

casting, finesse

Water Column

variable

Action

realistic swim with good thump

Conditions

clear water, vegetation, open water

Field Notes

This is a highly realistic soft swimbait designed to imitate bluegill and shad, making it a strong choice around bass beds, docks, and shallow cover. The boot-tail version can be retrieved steadily from slow to fast, while the flat-tail version can be fished more like a jig for a slower, more bottom-oriented presentation.

Pros

  • Very realistic bluegill/shad profile
  • Swims well from slow to fast retrieves
  • Flat-tail version adds versatility for jig-style fishing
  • Softer yet more durable plastic

Cons

  • Single bait is relatively heavy at 1.8 oz
  • Best suited to anglers comfortable with larger swimbaits

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