Hiroshima Customs

10" Hiro Shad

$225

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Description

This bait was developed to mimic the various American, Gizzard,and Alewife shad populations throughout the states. The tall body coupled with a wide hinge gap gives this glide a big impression in the water column. The bait has been custom tuned and weighted with thinner wire Owner St-36's to give the bait maximum hook up ratio. Presentation is matched with the mood of the fish, slow roll with reel pops around key structure/cover can often trigger the biggest bites. - over forty hours of hand carving, is spent on each master before molding -multiple prototypes are fished before production molds are made - hand poured with specially formulated resin and maximum crush strength floatation -individually weighted and hand tuned -each lure is test swam in a 24'x8' test tank both after final primer coat and after final finish. -premium high adhesion automotive primer - all finish paint is custom tinted fade resistant premium automotive paint - high solid high build 2k automotive clear coat -premium hooks and split rings from Japan -lifetime guarantee against manufacturer defects (warranty is void if bait is modified or repainted)

Specifications

Category

Glide Baits

Length

10 in (254 mm)

Sink Rate

slow sink

Target Species

bass

Techniques

casting

Water Column

variable

Action

glide

Conditions

open water, rocky

Field Notes

This is a large glide bait designed to imitate shad and draw big fish around structure and cover. It works best with a slow roll and occasional reel pops to trigger reaction bites, especially when fish are keyed on baitfish.

Pros

  • Large profile mimics shad well
  • Custom tuned and weighted for better hook-up ratio
  • Slow-roll presentation can trigger big bites

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Specialized big-bait presentation
  • Likely requires heavier tackle and experience

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