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SteelShad Mini 2 Pack
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SKU: WX2*0746492
Overview
Built around a compact minnow profile, this blade bait is designed for anglers who want a versatile option that can be worked shallow, deep, or anywhere in between. Its intense vibration and distressed swimming action are intended to imitate injured baitfish, while the bendable stainless steel body allows for custom tuning of the lure’s action. It can be fished by casting, jigging, or steady retrieves, making it a practical choice for surface wakes, open water, or bottom yo-yoing. The included VMC treble hooks round out a simple, fish-focused package for targeting multiple species of gamefish.
Why Hunters Choose the Steelshad
Compact Minnow
Profile is designed to target
Intense Vibration
Distressed swimming action mimic injured
Can Be
Fished shallow, deep, or anywhere
Bendable Stainless
Steel allows custom swimming action
Versatile Casting,
Jigging, steady retrieves, or bottom
Key Features
- Compact minnow profile designed to target multiple species of gamefish.
- Intense vibration and distressed swimming action mimic injured baitfish.
- Made from malleable stainless steel for custom bending and action tuning.
- Can be fished at any depth, from shallow water to deeper presentations.
- Versatile for casting, jigging, steady retrieves, surface wakes, or bottom yo-yoing.
- Equipped with razor-sharp VMC treble hooks.
Best Used For
- Anglers targeting multiple species with a compact baitfish profile and strong vibration
- Hunters of open-water fish needing a lure that can be cast, jigged, or steadily retrieved
- Users wanting to fish shallow, deep, or anywhere in between without changing lures
- Anglers who prefer custom action by bending the stainless steel body before fishing
- Those working surface wakes, bottom yo-yoing, or other varied presentation styles
Specifications
| Action | distressed swimming action |
|---|---|
| Blade Steel | malleable stainless steel |
| Fishing Depth | any depth |
| Fishing Methods | casting, jigging, steady retrieves |
| Hook Type | VMC treble hooks |
| Pack Quantity | 2 |
| Profile | compact minnow profile |
| Target Species | all species of gamefish |
| Use Cases | surface wakes, open water, bottom yo-yoing |
| Vibration | intense vibration |
Pros
- Compact minnow profile is designed to target multiple species of gamefish.
- Intense vibration and distressed swimming action mimic injured baitfish.
- Can be fished shallow, deep, or anywhere in between.
- Bendable stainless steel allows custom swimming action.
- Versatile for casting, jigging, steady retrieves, or bottom yo-yoing.
- Equipped with VMC treble hooks for the bait presentation.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- The compact minnow profile is versatile, but it does not present a larger bait profile for situations that call for more bulk or visibility.
- Its bendable stainless steel design allows custom action, which also means the lure may need adjustment to match the retrieve and depth you want.
- The bait is described for casting, jigging, steady retrieves, surface wakes, open water, and bottom yo-yoing, but it is still a specialized blade bait rather than a do-everything lure.
- Equipped with treble hooks, it may be less convenient in snag-prone cover than simpler hook setups.
Suggested Comparisons
- Blade baits
- Vibration lures
- Jigging lures
- Treble-hook hard baits
Suggested Accessories
- Tackle storage box
- Fishing line
- Hook sharpener
- Split ring pliers
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of fishing is the SteelShad Mini 2 Pack designed for?
It is described as a compact blade bait with a minnow profile intended to target multiple species of gamefish.
Can the SteelShad Mini be fished at different depths?
Yes. The product description says it can be fished shallow, deep, or anywhere in between.
Can I change the action of the bait?
Yes. It is made from malleable stainless steel and can be bent for custom action.
How can this bait be fished?
The listed uses include casting, jigging, steady retrieves, surface wakes, open water, and bottom yo-yoing.
What hooks come on the SteelShad Mini?
The long description says it is equipped with razor-sharp VMC treble hooks.