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TRUSCEND Shadtale Pre-Rigged Soft Swimbait (6-Pack)
4.5 (10,791 Amazon ratings)
A pre-rigged paddle-tail swimbait that trembles on the fall and thumps on the retrieve. Ready to fish straight out of the pack.
$15.99
Pros & Cons
- Tight, thumping paddle-tail swim on a steady retrieve
- Unique high-frequency tremble on the drop draws reaction bites
- Pre-rigged with sharp BKK hooks, so you fish it right away
- Huge fan base with over 10,000 ratings
- Soft body tears after several fish
- Pre-rigged hooks limit weedless options
Key Specs
- Type
- Soft Swimbait
- Length
- 3.5 in
- Weight
- 0.45 oz
- Pack
- 6 Baits
- Hooks
- Pre-Rigged BKK
- Target Species
- Bass, Trout, Walleye
- Water Clarity
- Clear to Stained
At a Glance
Estimated from published specs and Amazon buyer ratings. Not based on hands-on testing.
Catching Potential
4.6/5
Action
4.6/5
Durability
4.1/5
Ease of Use
4.8/5
Value
4.6/5
Overall Rating4.5/ 5
Why It Stands Out
The Shadtale is one of the most popular soft swimbaits online for good reason: it comes pre-rigged on a sharp BKK hook, swims with a tight paddle-tail thump, and adds a high-frequency tremble on the fall that bass and walleye can't ignore. Open the pack, tie one on, and you're fishing.
Dual-action swim & tremble
Ready to fish
Sharp BKK hooks
Proven fan favorite
Best For
BassTroutWalleyeCrappieSearch BaitingBeginners
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. Each bait comes pre-rigged on a weighted BKK hook, so it's ready to cast out of the package.