The Headbanger Shad 6" combines the patented erratic, evasive headbanging action with a fixed, replaceable paddle tail — a swimming action that triggers even the most lethargic pike, muskellunge, and lake trout to strike. It works with a simple straight retrieve, but excels with pauses and twitches.
Why anglers fish the Headbanger Shad 6"
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Patented erratic action — moves like nothing else in the water
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Replaceable paddle tail — twists off the corkscrew anchor in seconds; two pegs keep it locked in position while fishing
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Three buoyancies — floating, suspending, and sinking cover 0–13 ft
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Wire-through construction — lead-free, with stainless steel weights and multi-size rattle balls for a fuller sound
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All-round 6-inch size — the proven pick when pike want a full meal but not a giant bait
When and how to fish it
Use the Floating version (0–5 ft) over weed beds and shallow flats, the Suspending version (5–8.5 ft) when fish follow but won't commit — it hangs motionless on the pause — and the Sinking version (6.5–13 ft) for deeper edges and cold water. Also an excellent trolling lure at speeds up to 2.5 mph.
Specs
| Version |
Weight |
Fishing depth |
| Floating |
9/10 oz |
0–5 ft |
| Suspending |
1 oz |
5–8.5 ft |
| Sinking |
1-1/5 oz |
6.5–13 ft |
Rigged with premium VMC 7547 BN hooks — #2 in the front, #4 in the rear. Replacement tails are available separately.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including diisononyl phthalate, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more info go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
