Lake Fork Magic Shad

[Avalonjohn44]

I was skeptical, but bought one from Walmart.  

I went fishing last night, and now wish I had bought ten. I am completely sold on these baits.  The action is amazing.  The fish absolutely killed this lure.  I missed the first two fish on it, (my fault for not paying attention), but I nailed the third - a nice 2 pounder.  Problem is, he ripped the bait up so badly I couldn't use it anymore.  I know from the hits I was getting before the bait was trashed that I would have caught a dozen more fish if I had more of them.

I bought the pre-rigged version and fished it as-is.  I see on Ebay that youcna get these unrigged.  Do you guys fish these with a simple lead head hook, or do you rig them another way?

[Laineisbosshog]

i have used the lead head hook myself, but i have not had any luck with the lure yet, it does have great action though like you said. i have not used the lure a whole lot but will try it some this weekend, i hope to have the same luck you have had.

[Matt Fly]

You might try reading an article in the central section written by Lake Fork Guide Tom Reddington on how to rig the LF Magic Shad. It might be a page or two back, its been a few months.

Give this one a look see!!!

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1166206401/4#4

Matt

[brian_82]

Not a bad looking bait, ive been using the yamamoto swim and having success

[Avalonjohn44]

Thanks for that link Matt.  I can't wait till I have a whole mess of these baits to really go wild with.  

[Brad_Coovert]

I rig the 4 1/2" Live Magic Shad on a Mustad 4/0 Ultra Lock Impact Hook.  Hookups have been very good.

Brad