Epic Eric's Bass Lab

Epic Shad--Medium Diver

$49.99

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Description

This is a Bass Lab EXCLUSIVE! For years I've been searching for a big-bodied, flat-sided, balsa crankbait to target bigger bass. I wanted a big high float balsa bait that was designed for cover cranking. Think shallow rock, wood, shell, and gravel bars for those bigger spring pre/post-spawn females. So, I teamed up with the BIG M to bring my vision to life. Now it's available in a medium diver! The result is a hand-carved 5/8 oz plus crankbait with a tight action that moves plenty of water and triggers those bigger bites. Because this bait is so buoyant, it backs out of cover like a champ...and has a secondary action "wobble" on the rise that triggers strikes! The custom single ticker rattle also creates just enough noise to draw big mamma's attention. These baits dive 5-7 feet depending on line size and are finished tough! Finally, the EPIC Shad has a durable killer custom paint job by TK Stanley @ Tackle Kraft. Pair these up with a round bend size 2 or 3 treble and you are good to go. Sneaky tip--use a Red Gammakatsu hook on the belly hook, and use a pull and stop retrieve while you're cranking through cover--you'll thank me later!

Specifications

Category

Crankbaits

Weight

0.625 oz (18 g)

Sink Rate

floating

Target Species

bass

Techniques

casting

Water Column

subsurface

Running Depth

5-7 ft

Action

tight wobble

Conditions

rocky, current, open water

Field Notes

Designed for cover cranking around shallow rock, wood, shell, and gravel bars. Use a pull-and-stop retrieve so it can back out of cover and trigger strikes on the rise. Best for targeting bigger bass in the pre-spawn and post-spawn periods.

Pros

  • High-floating balsa construction helps it back out of cover
  • Tight action moves plenty of water
  • Dives into the 5-7 ft range
  • Single ticker rattle adds attraction

Cons

  • Best performance depends on line size
  • Requires treble hook setup before use

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