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3:16 6'' Freestyle Shad

$170

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Description

3:16 - 6" Freestyle Shad Weight: Popping (Floater) (2.0 oz) Slow Sink (2.4 oz) Equipment: Owner treble: #1 (Front) #2 (Back)

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Bass
Presentation
Variable, Glide, Slow Sink
Techniques
Casting, Swimbaiting
Conditions
Clear Water, Open Water, Low Light
Size6 in (152 mm), 2.4 oz (68 g)
SeasonYear Round
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

This is a large swimbait-style baitfish imitation for targeting bigger bass around open water, points, and bait schools. The slow-sink version is useful for counting down and swimming through the strike zone, while the floater can be worked higher in the water column or over cover. Best retrieved steadily with occasional pauses to let the bait glide and flash.

Pros

  • Highly realistic segmented baitfish profile
  • Multiple sink options for different presentations
  • Large profile can draw reaction bites

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Big bait can be intimidating for beginners
  • Requires heavier tackle and more deliberate retrieves

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