Bull Shad Swimbait – Slow Sink

Handcrafted for Giants. Built to Burn.

Handcrafted in Acworth, Georgia by Mike Bucca, the Bull Shad Slow Sink is a multi-jointed swimbait designed to perfectly mimic gizzard shad and other baitfish that trophy bass feed on. Featuring a rough, unpolished finish for natural realism, this lure’s three-jointed body creates an ultra-lifelike swimming motion at any retrieve speed. Outfitted with premium Owner hardware and swivel hook hangers, the Bull Shad is built to land the largest bass without compromise.

Key Features

• • Realistic Swimming Action — Three-jointed body produces natural “S” curves from slow crawls to burning retrieves.

  • Feeding Pose Option — Can be jigged nose-down to mimic bottom-feeding baitfish.

  • Premium Hardware — Equipped with Black Chrome Owner hooks and Owner Hyper Wire split rings.

  • Swivel Hook Hangers — Reduces a fish’s leverage to throw the hook.

  • Handcrafted Details — Includes 3D eyes and a color-shifting finish for unmatched realism.

  • Slow Sink Buoyancy — Versatile depth coverage; can be burned shallow, crawled mid-water, or allowed to nose down.

Specs Table

Color Options: Dirty Bone, Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad, Thrizzard (shad blend), Golden Shiner.

Best Use & Conditions

• • Target Species: Trophy largemouth bass, smallmouth bass.

  • Techniques:

    • Burning Retrieve: Fast, steady retrieve to mimic fleeing baitfish.

    • Slow Crawl: Slow roll for colder water or lethargic fish.

    • Jigging Pose: Nose-down on bottom to imitate feeding shad.

    • Surface Wake: Retrieve just under the surface to pull strikes.

  • Seasonal Notes: Especially deadly in fall during shad chases; effective year-round with retrieve speed adjustments.

Rigging & Tips

• • Line Setup: 17–25 lb fluorocarbon or 50–65 lb braid with leader recommended for strength.

  • Rod Pairing: Heavy power, moderate-fast swimbait rod for casting larger sizes.

  • Pro Tip: Tune swimbait tails by dipping in boiling water to reset shape if bent. Store flat to avoid warping.

Brand Origin & Maker

Bull Shad Swimbaits was founded by Georgia guide Mike Bucca in 2006 after years of developing lures to match Southern baitfish forage. Frustrated by trout-style swimbaits dominating the market, Bucca hand-built the Bull Shad to imitate gizzard and threadfin shad. Today, Bull Shad remains an Independent American Crafter, producing hand-poured, durable swimbaits trusted by trophy bass hunters across the country.

Pack Count / Variants

• • Sold Individually — One handcrafted swimbait per package.

  • Variants: 4", 5", 6", 7", 8", 9", and 11" sizes; multiple natural shad and forage-inspired colorways.

Care & Storage

• • Rinse after use and dry before storage.

  • Keep swimbait tails flat to prevent warping.

  • Avoid cramped storage boxes to protect joints and finish.

  • Adjust sink rate with external weight modifications if desired.