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Bleeding Shad

$3

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Description

Bleeding Shad Description: The Bleeding Shad from Timber Creek Hand-Tied Jigs is a proven crappie slayer that mimics an injured baitfish with lifelike detail. Its soft white chenille body laced with flashes of red and a bold crimson head gives the appearance of a bleeding shad—an irresistible target for predatory fish. The transparent tail with red specks adds subtle motion and flash, making this jig deadly in clear to lightly stained water. Best Used For: Clear to lightly stained water, where natural colors stand out Early spring and fall, when baitfish schools are active Spawning coves, rocky banks, and brush piles Ideal for crappie, white bass, and even trout on bright days Pro Tips: Pair with a 1/16 oz head for a slow, wounded-bait fall that mimics an easy meal. Use ultralight tackle and 4–6 lb line for maximum sensitivity and tail action. Try vertical jigging or slow trolling near shad schools or brush piles. When fish are sluggish, pause between lifts to let the red flash trigger instinctive strikes. Available Sizes: 1/4 oz | 1/8 oz | 1/16 oz | 3/16 oz Built by hand. Proven by fish.

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Bass, Panfish, Trout
Presentation
Variable, Wounded Baitfish Fall, Slow Sink
Techniques
Jigging, Trolling, Vertical Jigging
Conditions
Clear Water, Rocky, Open Water
Size0.0625 oz (2 g)
SeasonSpring
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

Best in clear to lightly stained water around spawning coves, rocky banks, and brush piles. Fish it with ultralight tackle using vertical jigging, slow trolling, or a slow lift-and-pause retrieve to imitate an injured baitfish.

Pros

  • Lifelike injured-baitfish profile
  • Works well in clear water
  • Good for vertical jigging or slow trolling

Cons

  • Lightweight versions may be hard to cast far
  • Less effective in very dirty water

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