Bass A Tiny Shad 1.5" 15ct Crystal Shad

The Bass Assassin Tiny Shad 1.5" soft plastic in Crystal Shad is a compact crappie and panfish bait built on a proven formula: a fat-belly profile that triggers aggressive strikes where conventional minnow imitators fall short. At just an inch and a half, it's sized right for targeting crappie, bluegill, and other small gamefish in shallow structure, and the soft body texture creates a lifelike give that fish hold onto—critical when you're trying to convert bites into solid hookups.

What makes the Tiny Shad work across different situations is its enticing tail action. Whether you're fishing it near the surface, suspending it beneath a bobber on a Carolina rig setup, or working it on a simple jig, the tail provides the kind of natural flutter that reads as an easy meal to predatory panfish. The Crystal Shad finish—a translucent pattern with realistic foil flake—is particularly effective in clear to moderately stained water where fish can get a good look before committing.

You get 15 baits per pack, which means you can tie on fresh plastics without constantly digging through your tacklebox, or experiment with rigging styles and depths across multiple rods. Whether you're fishing a crappie tournament or loading up for a relaxed morning on the water, this compact soft plastic delivers the kind of action and durability that makes Bass Assassin a trusted name on the panfish scene.

Key Features

• Fat-belly design engineered to draw more strikes than straight-bodied baits
• Soft, durable body texture that encourages longer hook time
• Lifelike tail action effective at multiple depths and presentations
• 1.5-inch profile ideal for crappie and panfish
• Crystal Shad finish with foil flake for visibility in clear water
• Versatile rigging—fish topwater, subsurface, Carolina rig, Texas rig, or jig-rigged
• 15 baits per pack

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What size hook and rigging works best with the Bass Assassin Tiny Shad?

At 1.5 inches, this bait pairs well with light to medium jig heads, small hooks (typically in the #6 to #8 range), and finesse rigs. You can fish it on a Carolina rig, Texas rig, or suspended beneath a bobber—the soft body is forgiving across presentations, so choose based on your water depth and target species.

Is the Tiny Shad good for crappie fishing specifically?

Yes. The 1.5-inch size and fat-belly profile are designed with crappie in mind, and the soft body and tail action deliver the kind of natural presentation that crappie respond to year-round. The Crystal Shad finish is particularly effective in clear water where crappie have good visibility.

Can I use this bait in different water conditions?

The Crystal Shad finish works well in clear to moderately stained water. The soft body and tail action are effective at multiple depths and in various structures, so you can fish it shallow in brush, around docks, or suspended in open water depending on where the crappie are holding.

How many baits come in a pack?

Each pack contains 15 baits, giving you plenty to experiment with different rigging styles or fish a full day of crappie fishing without constantly swapping plastics.