Bobby Garland Baby Shad 2" 18ct Indigo Sky

The Bobby Garland Baby Shad 2" in Indigo Sky is a compact soft plastic lure built for one job: triggering crappie bites. At two inches, it's sized right for panfish that prefer a modest profile—small enough to match natural forage, large enough to be worth the effort. The Indigo Sky color delivers a natural appearance that works across different water conditions, from clear lakes to slightly stained ponds where crappie hunt. Whether you're jigging shallow structure, working brush piles, or casting near docks, this lure presents the kind of profile that crappie can't ignore.

What makes Baby Shad effective is the balance of its design: a solid, durable body that holds up through repeated casts and multiple fish, paired with a thin, responsive spear-tail that creates subtle action on the fall and retrieve. That tail design is key—it doesn't need wild gyration to draw attention. Instead, it produces the kind of realistic flutter and flash that mimics injured baitfish, which is exactly what crappie are programmed to eat. The lure works equally well on small jigs, light spin tackle, or under a bobber, making it adaptable to whatever approach you prefer.

This pack contains 18 lures, giving you enough inventory to cover a full day of fishing without running dry mid-session. Indigo Sky is a proven color choice for freshwater panfish, offering visibility and natural appeal across a range of light conditions. Keep a few rigged and a few in your tackle box—you'll find plenty of use for them.

Key Features

• 2-inch length sized for crappie and panfish
• Solid body construction for durability and repeated casting
• Thin spear-tail design for realistic, subtle action
• Indigo Sky color for natural appearance and visibility
• 18 lures per pack
• Versatile rigging—works on jigs, light spinning tackle, or under bobbers

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What size crappie will take these Baby Shads?

The 2-inch size is ideal for both white and black crappie across a range of ages. Smaller shads like these work well for panfish-focused days when you want consistent action, though larger crappie will certainly take them too.

Can I use these on a spinning rod?

Yes. While they work great on small jigs, Baby Shads are light enough to fish on light spinning tackle and can be rigged under a bobber as well, giving you flexibility in how you present them.

What colors are available in this product?

This specific pack comes in Indigo Sky. Bobby Garland produces Baby Shads in multiple color options; check the site for other available choices.

How many lures come in a pack?

Each pack contains 18 lures, giving you plenty to work with for a full day on the water.