Savage Gear US

Cannibal Shad

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Description

Arguably one of the most popular paddle tail shad lures on the market over the decades thanks to its amazing catch rate and ease of use – the Cannibal shad has an amazingly lively action on both the drop and the retrieve. It’s a hugely versatile lure that can catch perch, trout, pike, walleye, cod and more. The color range has been revamped, and thanks to our new injection technology, it now includes a wider palette of super-effective colors, that feature sparkle, glitter additions. The best just got better.

Specifications

Category

Soft Swimbaits

Target Species

bass, walleye, trout, pike-musky, salmon-steelhead

Techniques

casting, finesse

Water Column

variable

Action

lively tail kick

Conditions

clear water, dirty water, open water

Field Notes

This is a soft paddle-tail swimbait designed to be fished on the drop or on a steady retrieve. It’s versatile for covering water and can be used around open water, edges, or structure when targeting active predators.

Pros

  • Lively action on both the fall and retrieve
  • Versatile across multiple species
  • Wide color range with sparkle/glitter options

Cons

  • Soft body can be torn by repeated strikes
  • Not ideal when fish want a very subtle presentation

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