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Missile Baits Spunk Shad 5.5" 6Pk Goby Bite
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SKU: MBSS55GBYB-811803025059
Overview
Built as a trailer for vibrating jigs, this soft-plastic bait is shaped to suggest a fleeing baitfish and add a lively, slithering action behind your presentation. Its ribbed body and pintail profile also make it a flexible option for scrounger heads or for weightless rigging when a soft plastic jerkbait-style approach is preferred. The 5.5-inch size and six-pack format give anglers a practical supply for matching conditions and keeping a few ready for different setups. For bass anglers looking for a versatile trailer with a natural profile, it fits well into reaction-style presentations without adding unnecessary bulk.
Why Hunters Choose the Missile Baits
Designed As
Vibrating jigs or scrounger heads
Soft Plastic
A natural ribbed body and
Creates Slithering
Action intended to mimic a
Can Also
Be rigged weightless and worked
Offered Missile's
Legendary colors for matching common
Key Features
- 5.5-inch Spunk Shad sold in a 6-pack
- Designed as a bladed jig trailer
- Mimics the look and movement of a fleeing baitfish
- Features a natural ribbed body and pintail design
- Poured with softer plastic for a slithering action
- Can also be rigged weightless like a soft plastic jerkbait
Best Used For
- Anglers pairing a vibrating jig with a trailer that adds a fleeing baitfish profile and slithering action.
- Bass fishermen wanting a weightless soft plastic jerkbait-style presentation with a pintail design.
- Users fishing scrounger heads who need a versatile trailer to complement moving-water retrieves.
- Serious anglers looking for a softer-plastic bait in Goby Bite for natural-looking rig combinations.
Specifications
| Color | Goby Bite |
|---|---|
| Material | Softer plastic |
| Quantity | 6Pk |
| Size | 5.5" |
| Upc | 811803025059 |
Pros
- Designed as a bladed jig trailer to pair with vibrating jigs or scrounger heads.
- Soft plastic construction with a natural ribbed body and pintail design.
- Creates a slithering action intended to mimic a fleeing baitfish.
- Can also be rigged weightless and worked like a soft plastic jerkbait.
- Offered in Missile's legendary colors for matching common bait presentations.
- 6-pack provides multiple baits in one package for repeated use.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- The softer plastic and slithering pintail action are designed for movement, but that same profile may be less durable than firmer trailer plastics.
- At 5.5 inches, it adds a larger trailer profile that can change the balance and fall of a vibrating jig or scrounger head.
- Its baitfish-style action is versatile, but it is still a specialized soft bait rather than a do-everything lure.
- Performance depends on pairing and presentation; it is intended for vibrating jigs, scrounger heads, or weightless jerkbait-style retrieves rather than all rigging styles.
Suggested Comparisons
- Bladed jig trailers
- Soft plastic jerkbaits
- Scrounger head trailers
- Weightless soft plastic baits
Suggested Accessories
- Bladed jig
- Scrounger head
- Weightless soft-plastic rig
- Soft-plastic trailer hook
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Missile Baits Spunk Shad 5.5" designed to do?
It is described as a bladed jig trailer designed to mimic the appearance and movement of a fleeing baitfish.
How can the Spunk Shad be rigged?
The product data says it can be used with a vibrating jig or scrounger head, and it can also be rigged weightless and worked like a soft plastic jerkbait.
What kind of body style does this bait have?
According to the description, it features a natural ribbed body and a unique pintail design that creates a slithering action.
What size and pack count does this product come in?
The listed size is 5.5 inches, and the pack contains 6 baits.
What color is Goby Bite?
Goby Bite is the listed color name for this product. The description also notes that the Spunk Shad is available in Missile's legendary colors.