Madness Bakuree Shad

A Secret Weapon for Spiky Predators

The Madness Bakuree Shad is a soft plastic shad available in various sizes and colour patterns, built around an exceptionally soft rubber compound. This Japanese soft lure comes alive with a seductive action that kicks in at the slightest pull - making it a strong choice when you're targeting cautious zander. It has proved itself particularly well in vertical jigging, though you can just as easily fish it with a standard jigging retrieve or a straight slow roll. Its slim profile not only suits stronger currents well but also fits neatly into the natural prey image of spiked predators. It's no surprise, then, that the smaller size in particular draws big perch with some regularity. If pike are present, always rig with a wire trace - they'll take this tempting morsel without hesitation. The ribbed body generates turbulence that carries well over distance, and once a fish picks it up, a bite is only a matter of time. The flattened head section pairs very well with fish-head-style jig heads, which complete the silhouette and make the illusion convincing. If you're after a real edge on local zander, the Madness Bakuree Shad is well worth your attention.

How to Fish It

The Bakuree Shad works best when fished vertically, but standard jigging and a slow, steady retrieve are equally effective. Its slim profile handles stronger currents without issue. Pair it with a fish-head-style jig head for the most convincing presentation, and always use a wire trace when pike are a possibility.

Key Facts

• Soft plastic shad
• Available in multiple sizes and colours
• Exceptionally soft rubber compound
• Active at the slightest pull
• Slim profile - well suited to stronger currents
• Ideal target species: zander
• Smaller sizes regularly attract big perch
• Suited to vertical jigging, standard jigging and a slow roll retrieve
• Flattened head section for fish-head-style jig heads
• Ribbed body generates turbulence over distance
• Always use a wire trace in pike water