Rage Tail Shad

[Sam]

OK, I finally figure out how to rig the Rage Rail Shad via the post on the forum and I stop by the local pond on my way home to see its action.

This is a pond where the bass have seemed to have disappeared and I have not caught a bass out of this pond in over three months.

So I park the SUV, get out and remember that I can only throw the Rage Tail Shad a few times as the orange juice is on the back seat, melting.

First cast, nice action. Impressive.

Second cast - first a bass hits at it and misses; then a second bass hits at it and misses about 10 feet from the first strike.

Third cast - another bass hits at it and misses.

Of course, I am not planning for anything to hit it so I was not in the "cross their eyes" mode, especiallyl since I was still in my pretty business attire and dress shoes.

The bass just hit the Rage Tail Shad to kill it and I did not miss a hookset.  ;D  Sure. That's what happened.

This Rage Tail Shad was the one I tried many ways to rig and tore the nose and put some other holes in it so it was not sitting perfectly on my Owner 5/0 Extra Wide Hook.

But it worked!

Will throw it on the Chick River tomorrow and then again on Sunday.

Man, what a lure.  

[Hooked_On_Bass]

Hey Sam,

It's good to hear you like the bait. I just bought 3 packs of them. Two Green Pumpkin Chart. and one Silver Bling; I have to see what all the fuss was about. Can you point me to the post regarding rigging these little suckers?

Thanks a bunch!

[Hooked_On_Bass]

Never mind...............found it! :-[ ;D

[JCrzy4Bass]

Hey Sam, just a piece of advice.  Some guys like the 5' hook.  3 is definately too small, but 4' is where it is at.  You get the best tail action with the 4 because the 5 sits too close to the tail in most instances and hinders the ability a bit.  Just in cases that I have seen though.  

If your getting the action you want, don't change a thing.  I can't remember if the guys in the Strike King video on their site use a 4' or a 5'.  But I think they also preach 4's.  Could be mistaken.  Either way I'm sure it's not a HUGE hinderance to the bait's ability.  

Plus side of the five is it probably gives you a bit more room for error or a slight better hook up ratio.  Never used it though... just heard things from guys who have.

Post pics when you catch that first hawg!

[Sam]

Thanks for the info, guys.

Will also use the 4/0 Daiichi EWG hooks and see how that may change the action.

Will let you know.  

[rondef]

Sam, you are going to love the shad, they work well. Don't forget to try the toads, I have been tearing it up with them.  

[OH-bass614]

i wish mine worked like that but i think im doin sumthin wrong...how are u retrieveing  ive tried several things without luck

[rondef]

I use a gamakatsu 4/0EWG hook and I reel them in slowly, lust fast enough for the legs to kick up some water.  If you are having problems with them running correctly try using a weighted hook 1/16 oz.  I am not experiencing any problems with mine but I have seen people post stating that they are having issues.  I insert my hook in the round spot on the nose of the toad, bring it out through the bottom just a little way down and then feed the hook into the belly, through the back and then skin hook it.

[Mrs. Matstone]

Glad to see that you had such a great response with the shad. I have had alot of fun with this bait myself.

I think it is funny you were fishing in your business attire too.  ;D I have been guilty of that myself. A few times I have passed by a spot that I cannot seem to resist casting my line. I will admit it must look funny when I am tossing a line in a skirt and heels.  ;D

[JShrock07]

I love fishing the shad!!!! They are with out a doubt the replacement for my buzzbaits!!!

[NEbassMaster]

I will admit it must look funny when I am tossing a line in a skirt and heels. ;D

And where do you fish

The Rage Tail Shad is awesome!  I use 4/0 EWG and the action is unreal...the hits are unreal also.  I tossed the Smokey Shad in a swamp near where I live and within seconds of starting to retrieve it, a nice 2.5lb'r hammered it...during a moderate rain storm mind you.