Epic Eric's Bass Lab

2025 Epic Shad & Epic JR. Combo Set

$99.99

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Description

This is a Bass Lab EXCLUSIVE! For years I've been searching for a big-bodied, flat-sided, balsa crankbait to target bigger bass. I wanted a big high float balsa bait that was designed for cover cranking. Think shallow rock, wood, shell, gravel bars and pre-emergent grass for those bigger spring pre/post-spawn females. So, I teamed up with the BIG M to bring my vision to life. And now we've added the Epic Shad Jr. which has the same action as it's big brother just in a more compact package. The result is a hand-carved 5/8 oz and 1/2 oz plus crankbaits with a tight action that moves plenty of water and triggers those bigger bites. Because these baits are so buoyant, they back out of cover like a champ...with a secondary action "wobble" on the rise that triggers strikes! The custom single ticker rattle also creates just enough noise to draw big mamma's attention. These baits dive 3-5 feet depending on line size and are finished tough! Finally, the EPIC Shad and Epic Shad Jr. has a durable killer custom paint job by TK Stanley @ Tackle Kraft. Pair these up with a round bend or EWG size 2 or 3 treble for the full size and #4 treble for the Junior and you are good to go. Sneaky tip--use a Red Gammakatsu hook on the belly hook, and use a pull and stop retrieve while you're cranking through cover--you'll thank me later!

Specifications

Category

Crankbaits

Weight

0.5625 oz (16 g)

Target Species

bass

Techniques

casting

Field Notes

Designed for shallow cover cranking around rock, wood, shell, gravel bars, and pre-emergent grass. Use a pull-and-stop retrieve so the bait can back out of cover and trigger strikes on the rise. Best for bigger bass, especially around the pre-spawn and post-spawn period.

Pros

  • High-floating balsa construction backs out of cover well
  • Tight action that moves plenty of water
  • Custom rattle adds attraction
  • Available in two sizes for different forage situations

Cons

  • Only runs shallow, so it is not ideal for deep water
  • Best results depend on matching treble hook size and line size

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