A few recommendations for a novice

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PotatoLake
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A few recommendations for a novice

Post by PotatoLake » Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:52 pm

I've caught fish on the Arashi glide and a Jackall Gantarel Jr., but I fish on predominately shad-infested waters. Does anyone have any recommendations for shad-shaped glides? I feel like I sort of know what I'm doing, but would like to put in way more time with this approach. Maybe something you started off with that gained your confidence?

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Re: A few recommendations for a novice

Post by LowRange » Wed Apr 05, 2023 7:52 am

I fish a shad based system and the Gantarel Jr in a shiny color was my confidence bait. It's actually a generic baitfish profile. More crappie than gill for sure. I haven't gotten bit on glides yet but I have high hopes for my Shine Glide and 8 inch Draw. I just started throwing big baits last year and my producers have been the Gantarel Jr, SG 5" 3D Bluegill and the SG 8" floating trout.

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Re: A few recommendations for a novice

Post by Cal » Wed Apr 05, 2023 8:00 am

Your Arashi Glide is kind of a shad profile - very generic

If you want to get more literal, baits like the Bull Shad Glide or High Powered Swimbaits Gizzard Glide are staples.

I also find Baitsanity's Andidote more of a shad than a trout simply due to its size. I'm sure there are others I'm missing.

Edit.. yeah, like the Molix 140
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