5" Shad Shape Floater (Yamamoto Baits)

SKU: YAM-68M-08
Quantity: 8 pcs.
7,99 ā‚¬
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  • Special floating material for a perfect presentatio
  • Extremely realistic imitation of a small prey fish
  • Natural action for cautious and heavily pressured fish
  • Ideal for drop-shot rigs and other finesse techniques
  • Proven Yamamoto quality in fish-catching colours

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Product description

The 5ā€œ Shad Shape Floater from Yamamoto is a specialized softbait designed to outwit even the most wary predatory fish. Its unique feature is the ā€Mega Floater Formula," a rubber compound that provides buoyancy and allows it to float. This feature makes it an exceptional lure, especially for finesse techniques like drop-shot fishing, as it sits perfectly horizontal in the water and mimics a lifelike prey fish. Its shape, modeled after a medium-sized prey fish, and the subtle action of its tail make it a productive choice in clear and heavily fished waters.

Advantages

  • Floating Material
    Thanks to the special ā€œMega Floater Formula,ā€ the lure has buoyancy. When mounted on a dropshot rig, it sits perfectly horizontal from the leader, imitating a floating small fish.
  • Realistic baitfish imitation
    The shape and profile of the lure mimic a prey fish, which provides a decisive advantage, especially in clear water and when targeting selective predators like perch, zander, and black bass.
  • Natural action
    The thin, sensitive tail of the Shad Shape Floater reacts to even the slightest movement, generating subtle vibrations that entice even passive fish to bite without spooking them.
  • Versatile
    Although optimized for the drop-shot rig, this lure also catches exceptionally well on other finesse setups, such as a light jig head, to mimic a small swimming fish.
  • Proven Yamamoto Quality
    You get the high quality youā€™ve come to expect from Yamamoto Baits, known for its effective colors and a soft plastic compound that fish love.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  1. What makes the Shad Shape Floater on a dropshot rig so special? Its floating material is the key advantage. Unlike most soft lures, it doesnā€™t sink limply but hovers horizontally at the desired water depth. This ensures itā€™s always perfectly positioned in the predatorā€™s field of vision and mimics a natural, floating baitfish, which significantly increases the bite rate.
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  2. Which target fish is the lure best suited for? The 5" Shad Shape Floater is an excellent choice for all predatory fish, especially large perch, zander and black bass. It really comes into its own when the fish are cautious and tend to respond to subtle lure presentations.
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  3. Can I fish this lure without a drop shot rig? It also works very well on a light jig head (approx. 3ā€“7g) to slowly work it through the midwater column or drag it along the bottom. Another effective option is using it as a chatterbait Trailer.

Characteristics

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Quantity: 8 pcs.
Length: 13 cm (5 inch)
Effective lure weight: 8g
Apt jigheads: Size 3/0 - 4/0
Apt widegap hooks: Size 2/0 - 3/0
Country of origin: USA

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Manufacturer Information
Name:Yamamoto Baits
Street:5250 Frye Road
City:TX 75061 Irving
State:Texas
Country:Vereinigte Staaten
Website:https://www.yamamotobaits.com