Gambler Flapp'n Shad Soft Jerkbaits

Gambler Lures

Gambler Flapp'n Shad Soft Jerkbaits

$5.69 - $5.69
Some experienced anglers have discovered the secret of a big, flat paddle tail. When you swim a soft plastic bait with these tails they will flap and vibrate with a thump hard enough you can feel it in your rod almost like a crankbait. Fish respond to this thump and the smaller profiles of the soft baits can get bit even better. Gambler has produced possibly the ultimate paddle tail soft bait, the Flappin' Shad. The front half of the Flappin' Shad is built like the standard fluke style soft jerk bait with a fish shape and a cut in the belly for your hook, but the back half features a long, thin tail with a big paddle for maximum flapping and thumping. Now, when you twitch your soft jerk bait you'll have the added advantage of the flapping tail, or rig the Flappin' Shad weedless on a darter head and swim it through heavy cover like a weedless crankbait for a presentation few fish have ever seen. As with all Gambler soft plastic baits the Flapping Shad is loaded with Bang pure crawdad and shad oils. Length Quantity 4" 10 6" 8

Specifications

Category

Soft Plastics

Length

4 in (102 mm)

Sink Rate

slow sink

When to Use

Use the Gambler Flapp'n Shad Soft Jerkbaits when targeting bass in shallow to mid-depth waters. The flapping tail action is ideal for enticing strikes in both clear and murky conditions. It's particularly effective around vegetation and structures where fish are likely to be hiding.

Pros

  • Realistic flapping tail action
  • Versatile for different rigging styles
  • Infused with attractant oils

Cons

  • May require specific rigging for best action
  • Limited weight options
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