Smoker Tackle SS Shad 4.5" Crankbait

Smoker Tackle: SS Shad 4.5" Series

The Ultimate Solution for Ultra-Shallow Predators

The Smoker Tackle SS Shad 4.5" is a legendary shallow-water powerhouse designed to go where other crankbaits don't dare. Known for its wide wobbling action and hard-thumping vibration, the SS Shad is a predator magnet that triggers aggressive strikes from Muskies, trophy Pike, and big Bass. Whether you're working over dense weed beds or rocky reefs, this lure maintains its erratic action to keep you in the strike zone.

Precision Depth & Versatile Retrieve

The SS Shad is engineered for maximum performance in the top layers of the water column:

• Casting Depth: Runs at a super-shallow 0–3 feet, making it the premier choice for picking apart shorelines, stumps, and shallow reefs.

• Trolling Depth: Capable of reaching up to 6 feet when trolled, tracking straight and true even through turbulent water.

• Dynamic Action: This bait can be crawled, cranked, twitched, or trolled. Its wandering action is proven to trigger fish that have seen every other presentation on the lake.

Built for Combat & Longevity

Smoker Tackle is known for overbuilding their lures to survive the most violent encounters with trophy fish:

• Thru-Wire Construction: Built with a heavy-duty stainless steel wire through the body to ensure your hardware never fails during a trophy fight.

• High-Impact Durability: Molded from solid, tooth-proof high-impact plastic, these lures are built to withstand crushing jaw pressure and repeated rock strikes.

• Premium Hardware: Equipped with high-quality hardware designed to handle the torque of a thrashing Musky.

Technical Specifications

Pro Tactic: The "Weed Wake" Retrieve

Because the SS Shad floats high and runs shallow, it is incredibly effective as a "wake bait" over submerged vegetation. Hold your rod tip high and use a slow, steady retrieve to keep the lure just below the surface. This creates a distinct V-wake and a rhythmic thumping sound that calls predators out of the weeds for explosive surface-to-subsurface strikes.