Soft Plastic talk: SHAD BODY vs. EEL

[Vogt]

Pete,

I was the same as you for many many years. All sluggos and no shads. I think I discounted shads as something I used as a greenhorn and nothing more.

The past two seasons I have put them back in the rotation with increasing frequency. I have had good success with them particularly when fishing around peanut schools. I can say with certainty that they have saved me from taking a skunk several times over the past few seasons.

Generally, I am packing the 5 inch tsunami shad. Seems pretty versatile.

[Got Stripers]

I have always leaned towards my jerkbaits or splittail bodies, but when searching for schoolies or when the fish are on small peanut bunker, a small shad body that matches close in color and size can be really good. Especially is you need to cast and reel above some snaggy bottom or weed.