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SteelShad Original
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SKU: WX2*0746493
Overview
Built for anglers who want a single lure that can be worked a variety of ways, this blade bait presents an elongated minnow profile and a strong vibration that imitates distressed baitfish. Its bendable stainless steel body lets you adjust the swimming action to suit the situation, whether you are casting, jigging, bottom bouncing, or working suspended fish. It can be fished shallow, deep, or anywhere in between, making it a practical choice when conditions change and you need a versatile presentation. The lure is also equipped with razor-sharp VMC treble hooks and is intended for use in both fresh and saltwater.
Why Hunters Choose the Steelshad
Elongated Minnow
Profile offers realistic baitfish appeal
Produces Strong
Vibration to mimic distressed baitfish
Bendable Stainless
Steel body allows custom swimming
Works Shallow,
Deep, or anywhere in between
Suitable Casting,
Jigging, bottom bouncing, and surface
Key Features
- Versatile blade bait designed as a minnow imitation for gamefish strikes.
- Malleable stainless steel body produces intense vibration.
- Can be bent to customize swimming action.
- Elongated minnow profile adds realistic appeal.
- Works for casting, jigging, bottom bouncing, and surface retrieves.
- Suitable for fresh and saltwater fishing.
Best Used For
- Anglers targeting suspended fish that respond to strong vibration and minnow profiles
- Fishermen who want one lure for casting, jigging, and bottom bouncing
- Users fishing shallow, deep, or mixed-depth water with changing conditions
- Hunters and anglers seeking a bendable bait for custom swimming action
- Freshwater or saltwater anglers needing a versatile hard-hitting blade bait
Specifications
| Action Customization | Bendable for custom swimming action |
|---|---|
| Baitfish Imitation | Distressed baitfish |
| Body Material | Stainless steel |
| Fishing Depth | Any depth |
| Fishing Techniques | Casting, jigging, bottom bouncing |
| Hook Sharpness | Razor-sharp |
| Hooks | VMC treble hooks |
| Product Type | Blade Bait |
| Profile | Elongated minnow profile |
| Surface Retrieve Use | Yes |
| Suspended Fish Use | Yes |
| Target Species | All species of gamefish |
| Vibration | Intense vibration |
| Water Type | Freshwater and saltwater |
Pros
- Elongated minnow profile offers realistic baitfish appeal.
- Produces strong vibration to mimic distressed baitfish.
- Bendable stainless steel body allows custom swimming action.
- Works shallow, deep, or anywhere in between.
- Suitable for casting, jigging, bottom bouncing, and surface retrieves.
- Designed for fresh and saltwater use.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- The bendable body adds customization, but it also means the action is something you may need to tune for your conditions rather than fish straight out of the package.
- Its strong vibration and minnow profile are designed to draw strikes, but that same profile may not be the right choice when a subtler presentation is needed.
- It is built for casting, jigging, bottom bouncing, suspended fish, and surface retrieves, but it is not a specialized one-technique lure.
- The treble-hook setup is effective for hookups, but it can be less convenient than single-hook options when fishing around heavy cover or when quick unhooking matters.
Suggested Comparisons
- Blade baits
- Jigs
- Suspended fish lures
- Saltwater and freshwater hard baits
Suggested Accessories
- Tackle storage box
- Snap swivels
- Split ring pliers
- Hook sharpener
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of bait is the SteelShad Original designed to imitate?
It is described as a versatile, hard-hitting minnow imitation with an elongated minnow profile for realistic appeal.
Can the SteelShad Original be adjusted for different actions?
Yes. The malleable stainless steel body can be bent to customize the swimming action.
How can this bait be fished?
The product data says it can be used for casting, jigging, bottom bouncing, suspended fish, and surface retrieves.
Is the SteelShad Original intended for shallow or deep water?
It is described as effective at any depth and suitable for fishing shallow, deep, or anywhere in between.
What hooks does the SteelShad Original come with?
It is equipped with razor-sharp VMC treble hooks.