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3:16 6'' Popping Freestyle Shad (Pre-Order-Closed)

$200

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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
Surface, 0 ft, Popping, Floating (popping Floater); Slow Sink Option Available
Techniques
Casting, Topwater
Conditions
Clear Water, Low Light, Open Water
Size6 in (152 mm), 2 oz (57 g)
SeasonSummer
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

This is a large surface shad-style bait designed to be worked on top, especially around baitfish activity and low-light feeding windows. Use a steady retrieve with pauses or a subtle pop/walk style presentation to trigger strikes from big fish. The slow-sink version can be fished just under the surface when fish are following but not committing.

Pros

  • Large profile for big-fish attraction
  • Surface presentation can draw explosive strikes
  • Multiple color options

Cons

  • High price point
  • Large size may be too much for pressured fish
  • Surface baits can be less effective in heavy wind or rough water

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