The original Headbanger Shad 4-1/2" is a hybrid swimbait with the patented, erratic headbanging action that mimics a spooked baitfish trying to escape. A simple straight retrieve gets it hunting — add a pause or two and nearby bass, walleye, trout, or pike can't leave it alone.

Why anglers fish the Headbanger Shad 4-1/2"

Patented erratic action — no other swimbait moves like a Headbanger
Replaceable paddle tail — twists off the corkscrew anchor and swaps in seconds
Three buoyancies — floating, suspending, and sinking cover the whole shallow water column from 0 to 8 ft
Wire-through construction — lead-free stainless steel weights and rattle balls in different sizes for a fuller sound
Proven trolling lure — holds its action all the way from 1.4 to 4 mph

When and how to fish it

Fish the Floating version over shallow flats and weed edges: retrieve slowly with the rod tip high to wake it near the surface, or crank it down to 4–5 ft with the tip low. The Suspending version sits dead-still in the water column on the pause — ideal for cold water and following fish at 2–6 ft. The Sinking version (sink rate 1 ft/s) counts down to deeper strike zones. Straight retrieves, twitches, and long pauses all trigger strikes.

Specs

Version	Weight	Fishing depth
Floating	3/8 oz	0–5 ft
Suspending	2/5 oz	1.5–6 ft
Sinking	1/2 oz	2–8 ft

Rigged with a premium #4 VMC 9655 BN hook. Replacement tails are available separately — or experiment with your own soft plastics to change the action.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including diisononyl phthalate, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more info go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Headbanger Shad 4-1/2"

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