Willie Pete's Custom Baits

Lil Willie “Tennessee Shad”

$85

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Description

The "Lil Willie" is a scaled down version of the OG Willie. This bait is designed to chop and swim to generate vicious strikes. Hand poured resin swimbait with rotating hook hangers, life-like brush tail, and custom paint. Removable stainless steel hinge pin that allows you to adjust the swim, add weight, and tune to your liking. The “Tennessee Shad” colorway is painted by Floyd Wolkins, Pretty Boy Floyd Paint. He brings you a shad pattern that is sure to get crushed! Recommended rod & line: 7’ - 7’4” Medium Heavy / Fast & 15-17# 100% fluorocarbon. 6 inches 1.6 ounces Owner ST-56 #4 hooks Slow sink

Specifications

Category

Swimbaits

Weight

1.6 oz (45 g)

Length

6 in (152 mm)

Sink Rate

slow sink

Field Notes

Designed to be worked with a steady retrieve so it can chop and swim and trigger reaction bites. The slow-sinking profile and tunable hinge make it useful for covering water and dialing in the action to match conditions.

Pros

  • Hand-poured resin construction
  • Rotating hook hangers help the bait track and swim naturally
  • Adjustable/tunable swim with removable hinge pin
  • Life-like brush tail and custom paint

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Requires heavier tackle and fluorocarbon to fish properly

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