NetBaitBF Flat Sided Shad 4.5in Smallie Dew 8ct

The NetBait Flat Sided Shad is a 4.5-inch soft plastic designed to target smallmouth bass and other predators that hunt shad-profile forage. This eight-count pack delivers a bass fishing bait that combines a specialized head design with a body engineered to trigger strikes through natural presentation and sensory appeal. Whether you're working drop shot rigs, finesse presentations, or small jig heads, this shad offers the kind of lifelike action and scent-holding properties that separate productive days on the water from slow ones.

The Flat Sided Shad starts with a nub head—a design feature that increases plastic density around the hook eye, giving your rig a firmer grip on the bait during casts and sets. From there, the body tapers and elongates into a profile that mimics real shad forage, with protruding ribs that serve dual duty: they create subtle vibrations and increase surface area to hold and disperse scent throughout the water column. The tail is a classic fork design, engineered to produce that subtle swimming-in-place action that convinces bass this is live bait worth committing to.

Smallie Dew is a color selection matched to natural shad patterns, making it a smart choice for clear to moderately stained water conditions where bass can see their forage clearly. The eight baits per pack give you enough quantity for extended sessions or multiple rigs without running dry mid-day. This is straightforward, proven soft bait design—no hype, just a shad that catches fish because it looks and moves like the real thing.

Key Features

• Nub head design increases plastic density and hook-hold security
• Tapered, elongated body mimics natural shad forage profile
• Protruding ribs generate subtle vibration and hold scent
• Fork tail produces realistic swimming action
• Eight baits per pack for extended fishing sessions
• Smallie Dew color matched to seasonal shad patterns

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What size hook or jig head works best with the 4.5-inch Flat Sided Shad?

The nub head design is built to accommodate drop shot and finesse-style rigging. We recommend matching hook size to your target species and water conditions, but the nub head provides a solid anchor point across typical smallmouth applications.

Is this a good soft bait for clear water fishing?

Yes. The Smallie Dew color is selected to match natural shad forage in clear to moderately stained conditions where bass can see their food. Pair it with the realistic body action and rib vibration, and you have a bait built to work when fish can inspect it closely.

How many baits are in the package?

Each pack contains eight soft plastic shads, giving you plenty of quantity for a full day on the water or to rig multiple lines without running short.

Can I use this bait for drop shot rigs?

Yes. The nub head design specifically increases plastic density and improves hook hold on drop shot setups, making this a solid choice for that technique.