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Clyde's Cranks

ES Flat Style Glidebait - Simple Shad

$15
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Description

Alternative to an ES Flat Premium blank 5 3/4" 2 oz VMC 9626 trebles soft rubber tail This pattern is "Simple Shad"

Specifications

Category

Glide Baits

Weight

2 oz (57 g)

Length

5.75 in (146 mm)

Sink Rate

slow sink

Target Species

bass

Techniques

casting

Water Column

variable

Action

glide

Conditions

clear water, open water

Field Notes

This glidebait is built for a slow, side-to-side swimming presentation that imitates a shad. Cast it around open water, points, and edges of cover, then use steady retrieves with pauses or gentle rod twitches to trigger following fish. The 2 oz weight helps it cast well and stay in the strike zone for bass hunting bigger meals.

Pros

  • Realistic shad profile
  • Glide action is good for drawing reaction strikes
  • Includes VMC 9626 trebles
  • Good casting weight for its size

Cons

  • May be too specialized for beginners
  • Best results usually require a slower, deliberate retrieve
  • Large profile can be less effective in very cold or ultra-clear pressured conditions

Keywords

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