Durable soft plastics built to outfish and outlast
Typical delivery times range from 5 to 7 days
The ATX Lures Wicked Shad is the ultimate shad-profile soft plastic — designed by anglers, for anglers. Proudly made in the USA, this lure delivers lifelike action, proven durability, and unmatched versatility across multiple sizes and 18 vibrant colors. Built to withstand more than just a couple of strikes, the Wicked Shad helps you stay fishing instead of constantly re-rigging.
Most soft plastics tear apart after a fish or two. The Wicked Shad is engineered to last longer, so you can keep catching without the hassle of constant bait changes. More bites, less downtime.
Key Features:
✅ Built Tough – Resists tearing for more fish per bait
✅ Angler-Designed – Created with real-world fishing expertise
✅ USA Made – Proudly crafted with American quality
✅ Custom Colors – Available for unique, personalized patterns
| Sizes | 1.5", 2", 2.25" |
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| Colors | 18 standard options, plus custom on request |
| Pack Count | 14 per pack |
| Origin | USA |
The compact profile and multiple rigging options make the Wicked Shad a favorite for kayak anglers. Fish it on a jig head for vertical presentations, or cast it near cover to pull crappie and bass straight to the boat.
For crappie and panfish, start with 1/32–1/16 oz for shallow to mid-depth water. Step up to 1/8 oz when fish hold deeper or when wind/current requires more control.
Choose 1.5" for finicky fish or clear water, 2" for general use, and 2.25" for stained water, bigger profiles, or when targeting larger crappie and bass feeding on shad.
In clear water, natural tones like smoke, silver, and translucent shades perform best. In stained or muddy water, brighter colors such as chartreuse or black/chartreuse increase visibility.
Crappie/panfish: light mono or fluoro (2–6 lb). Bass finesse (drop-shot): light mainline with a fluorocarbon leader; hooks in the #1–1/0 range pair well with small shad-style plastics.
Subtle action wins: slow swim with pauses, micro-twitches to pulse the tail, or hovering nearly still. In cold water or with suspended fish, use a slip-float or vertical jig to hold exact depth.
