Drop Shot Shad

4" Hand-Poured Finesse Bait (12-Pack)

The Drop Shot Shad delivers a natural shad profile with subtle, injured-baitfish action that convinces tight-lipped fish. Hand-poured in the USA in small batches, its slender body and floating tail tremble with the slightest line twitch—perfect for finesse approaches in clear water, pressured lakes, and cold fronts.

Key Features

• Floating tail design – Mimics a distressed shad with delicate pulses on slack line or micro-shakes.

• 4" finesse profile – Deadly for smallmouth, largemouth, and spotted bass; effective for crappie and panfish.

• Versatile rigging – Excels on drop shot, NED rig, and split-shot presentations.

• Small-batch consistency – Hand-crafted for reliable color and long-lasting performance.

• Match the forage – Offered in proven baitfish tones, including a green pumpkin/orange laminate for visibility.

Product Specifications

Best Use & Conditions

• Clear or Pressured Water: Subtle tail quiver seals the deal when fish are wary.

• Cold Fronts & Suspended Fish: Keep the bait in the strike zone and let the floating tail work.

• Multi-Species: Ideal around bait schools, rock transitions, breaks, docks, and bluff walls.

Rigging & Tips

• Drop Shot (primary):

  • Hook: #2–#1 nose hook; leader 12–24".

  • Weight: 1/8–1/4 oz (go heavier for wind/current).

  • Presentation: Hold the bait in place and barely shake—let the tail do the talking.

• NED Rig:

  • 1/16–1/8 oz stand-up head. Cast, let it settle, and gently tick the bottom; most bites come on the pause.

• Split-Shot:

  • Light weight ahead of the bait; slow-drag or hop to imitate a weakened shad struggling near cover.

• Color Match:

  • Natural shad/green pumpkin in clear water; add orange/laminate hues for stained water visibility.

Care & Storage

• Store flat in the original bag to preserve shape and buoyancy.

• Keep away from heat/direct sun to prevent warping.

• Avoid mixing with heavily dyed plastics to reduce color bleed.