Meredith Soft Shad T-Tail Paddle Tail Swimbait 65/80mm
This is a soft plastic shad-style swimbait from Meredith, built with a T-tail (paddle tail) design that kicks and vibrates as it moves through the water. It's made from silicone bait material and comes in two body sizes, 65mm and 80mm, so you can match it to the size of baitfish in your local water.
Specifications
| Type | Soft plastic shad swimbait, T-tail (paddle tail) |
| Length | 65mm or 80mm |
| Material | Silicone |
| Colors | 10 color options (S01, S02, S03, S06, S07, S09, D52, D59, D62, D64) |
| Best for | General predatory fish, matched to jig head or swimbait hook |
Product description
This is a soft plastic shad-style swimbait from Meredith, built with a T-tail (paddle tail) design that kicks and vibrates as it moves through the water. It's made from silicone bait material and comes in two body sizes, 65mm and 80mm, so you can match it to the size of baitfish in your local water.
The paddle tail gives a steady thumping action on a straight retrieve, which makes it a simple, versatile shad pattern for general swimbait fishing. It ships unrigged as a soft body, so you'll need to add your own jig head or hook setup to fish it.
How to fish it
- Rig the soft body on a jig head sized to the 65mm or 80mm bait for a natural swimming action.
- Use a steady straight retrieve to let the T-tail kick and vibrate consistently.
- Slow the retrieve down near cover or structure to keep the tail working at a crawl.
- Try a slow-roll retrieve along the bottom to imitate an injured baitfish.
Frequently asked
No, it's a soft plastic body only. You need to add your own jig head or hook to fish it.
It comes in 65mm and 80mm body lengths.
It's made from silicone soft plastic material.
There are 10 color codes to choose from, labeled S01, S02, S03, S06, S07, S09, D52, D59, D62, and D64.
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