{"product_id":"bushido-shad","title":"Bushido Shad","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBushido Shad - 5” (8 per bag)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bushido Shad is a precision-engineered 5” soft plastic jerkbait that delivers the ultimate baitfish imitation with an erratic, life-like action bass can’t ignore. Modeled after the legendary Japanese design, this minnow-style stick bait features signature side keels and a hydrodynamic body that create explosive darting, rolling, and jumping movements—mimicking a fleeing shad or minnow desperately escaping predators on the surface or along the bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy the Bushido Shad Dominates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSignature Keel Design — Dual keels along the body channel water for unmatched side-to-side darting and natural rolling action, even on the lightest rod twitches. The keels also force an upward lift that replicates a shad jumping to escape, triggering violent reaction strikes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eLow-Resistance Body — Smooth, streamlined profile glides effortlessly through water, allowing fast or subtle retrieves with zero effort while maintaining a horizontal fall when paused.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWeedless-Ready — Deep belly groove and molded hook slots ensure perfect hook penetration and tex-pose rigging for snag-free performance in cover or open water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eVersatile Sink Rate — Balanced material lets you fish it weightless just below the surface or rig it heavier for mid-column and bottom presentations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSplit-Tail Action — Flexible tail enhances the darting and fluttering movement for a hyper-realistic baitfish profile that appeals to big bass in any condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eLength: 5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eStyle: Soft jerkbait \/ minnow stick bait\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAction: Erratic darting, rolling, jumping, and horizontal fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eRigging: Weightless EWG offset hooks (#3\/0 to #4\/0 recommended), jigheads, Carolina rigs, or split-shot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eMaterial: Durable, high-quality formula for superior hook-holding and realistic action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProven Techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeightless Twitching — Fish it no-sinker for that deadly subsurface dart-and-pause retrieve. Let it sink slowly on a semi-tight line, then give subtle rod twitches to make it jump and roll like a fleeing shad—deadly on pressured bass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarolina Rig \/ Bottom Dragging — Pair with a heavy weight to crawl it along the bottom, where the keels make it dart erratically like a hiding baitfish. Perfect for deeper structure and open water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJighead or Scrounger Head — Rig on a light jighead for a rolling, strolling presentation that smallmouth and largemouth crush in clear water or around grass lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid-Strolling \/ Forward-Facing Sonar — The ultimate reaction bait for precise boat positioning—its unique action shines when you can see the fish and make it dance right in their face.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePro Tip: Focus on a “twitch-pause-twitch” cadence—bass often explode on the pause when the keels stabilize that perfect horizontal fall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you’re a tournament angler targeting giants or a weekend warrior hunting structure, the Bushido Shad brings samurai-level precision and predatory power to every cast. One bait.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Endless reaction bites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bushido Shad — Honor the strike\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CLASSIC LURES ","offers":[{"title":"Monkey milk \/ blue craw (color shift)","offer_id":51666158059837,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/1995\/7309\/files\/F28D3390-DDA4-4F25-82BF-23693CA054F9.jpg?v=1777912861","url":"https:\/\/classiclures.net\/products\/bushido-shad","provider":"CLASSIC LURES ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}