Thoughts on the Cullshad

[Columbia Craw]

So at the risk of being layed over the barrel I purchased some 6 inch Cullshads. I only had time from a trial run and this is what I discovered.  Tying a direct knot to the nose with 15 lb Tatsu, I obtained two distinct actions based on rate of retrieve.  The first was a slow retrieve resulting in a subtle yet pronounced side to side roll and a nice consistent tail wag. There was also a notable cadence like that of an S Waver. I did look natural .

by speeding the retrieve, that roll and waving action transitioned into a straighter running bait with a more rapid and direct tail kick. If the hook shank detaches from the belly clip the bait twirls out of control.

 

Are my observations consistent with you other Cullshad users?    I would like to know. The bait seem well built.

 

CC

[Primus]

I would add a couple of nail weights , mine swam a lot better once I did . Caught a nice 45" Muskie the first time using it and had a couple of others follow it. The Bass I was targeting were not interested on this outing . 

[Pogues2300]

8 minutes ago, Primus said:

I would add a couple of nail weights , mine swam a lot better once I did . Caught a nice 45" Muskie the first time using it and had a couple of others follow it. The Bass I was targeting were not interested on this outing . 

Pretty incredible you catch a 26-28.  Lb Muskie first time using. Congrats

[Primus]

Thanks , it was a very strong fish. 

[padon]

On 6/27/2023 at 3:01 AM, Columbia Craw said:

So at the risk of being layed over the barrel I purchased some 6 inch Cullshads. I only had time from a trial run and this is what I discovered.  Tying a direct knot to the nose with 15 lb Tatsu, I obtained two distinct actions based on rate of retrieve.  The first was a slow retrieve resulting in a subtle yet pronounced side to side roll and a nice consistent tail wag. There was also a notable cadence like that of an S Waver. I did look natural .

by speeding the retrieve, that roll and waving action transitioned into a straighter running bait with a more rapid and direct tail kick. If the hook shank detaches from the belly clip the bait twirls out of control.

 

Are my observations consistent with you other Cullshad users?    I would like to know. The bait seem well built.

 

CC

same experience i had in my swimming pool.lol. havent had a chance to visit yet.

[Big Swimbait]

Berkley just announced a design flaw and will replace any Cull Shads purchased in the first batch.

[Bluebasser86]

On 7/1/2023 at 12:35 PM, Big Swimbait said:

Berkley just announced a design flaw and will replace any Cull Shads purchased in the first batch.

I had just got home from BPS with a newly purchased Cullshad, checked my phone, and this was the first post I saw ?. I already submitted mine but it swims good, at the right speed. If I don't keep it at that speed, it kind of flops and rolls around in the water and the tail doesn't do much. 

[Brett's_daddy]

I bought 5, 3 of the 6” and 2 of the 8”. I haven’t used them yet but definitely d submit everything needed to get them replaced.