Hiroshima Customs

7" Hiro Shad

$180

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Description

This small big bait was designed to chase the various threadfin,gizzard,and alewife shad populations that are throughout the states. The broad size helps offer more glide and castability in a small bait that is not offered. The short length is outfitted with #1 Decoy Xs-21 quad hooks to offer a superior hook to length ratio. Weight is just over 4oz. 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

Swimbaits

Weight

4 oz (113 g)

Length

7 in (178 mm)

Sink Rate

slow sink

Target Species

bass

Techniques

casting

Water Column

variable

Action

glide

Conditions

clear water, open water, rocky, vegetation

Field Notes

This is a compact big-bait swimbait built to imitate shad and cover water with a glide-style presentation. It is best worked with a slow roll and occasional reel pops around structure and cover to trigger reaction bites from larger fish.

Pros

  • Compact 7-inch profile with big-bait appeal
  • Good castability for its size
  • Hand-tuned and individually weighted
  • Designed to imitate common shad forage

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Specialized technique bait
  • Likely not ideal for finesse or small-water situations

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