Cliquebaits

HINKLE SHAD CLONE - COLLINS GILL - BLUEGILL SWIMBAIT

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Description

his is a PREMIUM custom painted Hinkle Shad K.O. swimbait/glide bait that features a stunning bluegill color-way aka the vastly popular "Collins Gill" pattern by Clique Baits Custom Lures out of Winter Haven, Florida. It comes with premium, tournament grade black titanium split rings and Mustad KVD Triple Grip EWG ULTRA POINT Triple Grip treble hooks. It also will come in a black high gloss display box with wood colored crinkle cut bedding along with a Certificate of Authenticity and signed by the custom paint artist Jason Collins of Clique Baits Custom Lures. *A portion of the sale will go to charity.It is "tank tested", hand tuned and runs true. No need for component or hook upgrades! One of the absolute BEST running glides you'll ever tie on! Very capable of pretty much any retrieve or action you impart with it so whatever the condition you're facing, it should easily answer the call. Speaking of call, this custom painted gorgeous gem of a swimbait will call up even the most weary and seasoned of bass. This means more and bigger fish caught and more and bigger checks cashed! It's as solid as they come and as top quality as it gets and best of all, you get to OWN ONE AT A FRACTION OF THE COST of an original with a MUCH better paint job to boot!... not to mention not having to wait MONTHS to get yours after ordering. Normal lead times are approximately 2 weeks from the date of the purchase as it is, again, custom and the attention to detail that Clique Baits is coveted for does take a little time to ensure you're getting the absolute best bang for your buck. This clone swimbait, inspired by and in the style of, the original Hinkle Shad (Disclaimer: Clique Baits is in no way affiliated with the Hinkle name, it's brand or it's products) hits every check box an angler could strive for in a trophy bass catching bait and it's only available through Clique Baits! Don't get "caught" without one!

Specifications

Category

Glide Baits

Target Species

bass

Techniques

casting

Water Column

mid-depth

Action

glide

Conditions

open water, clear water, low light

Field Notes

Best used as a bass search bait when you want a big profile and a natural bluegill look. It can be retrieved steadily or with varied rod inputs to make it glide and turn, making it useful for covering water and triggering reaction strikes. The hand-tuned, true-running design suits open-water presentations around cover edges and ambush zones.

Pros

  • Premium custom paint and presentation box
  • Runs true and is hand tuned
  • Versatile retrieve options for different conditions

Cons

  • Large glide bait requires more specialized tackle
  • Not ideal for finesse or close-quarters presentations

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