Bobby Garland Baby Shad 2" 18ct Purple Monkey
The Bobby Garland Baby Shad 2" Purple Monkey is a soft plastic crappie bait designed to trigger bites from white crappie, black crappie, and other panfish hunting small forage. This 18-count pack gives you enough lures to work through a full day on the water—whether you're working shallow brush, fallen timber, or open water structure. The Baby Shad profile mimics the natural prey crappie feed on year-round, making it a reliable choice for spring spawning runs, summer deep structure, and fall feeding windows.
What sets this bait apart is the balance between a solid, durable body and a thin, responsive spear-tail. That tail design creates subtle, enticing action on light drops and slow retrieves—the kind of movement that stops crappie in their tracks without looking unnatural. The purple monkey color sits in that sweet spot of visibility and realism, working well in stained water and around vegetation. At 2 inches, it's the right size for crappie that won't ignore oversized baits but won't pass on easy meals either.
Bobby Garland Baits built their reputation on soft plastic durability and lifelike detail, and this pack delivers on both counts. The plastic holds up through multiple fish, punctures, and cast cycles—you won't be replacing your entire bag after one trip. Pair these with light jig heads, small spinnerbaits, or drop them on a hair jig rig for maximum versatility.

