HTO Sad Shad Inshore – 100mm – 45g Head – 11g Body

HTO Sad Shad Inshore – 100mm – 56g Total Weight (45g Head / 11g Body)

The HTO Sad Shad Inshore 100mm is a master of balance within the Inshore range. At Gerry’s Fishing, we see this 45g head and 11g body combination (56g total) as the perfect “heavy-utility” lure. It was developed to bridge the gap between finesse shore fishing and heavy boat work, providing enough weight to dominate strong tides and deeper inshore marks without sacrificing the compact, “snack-sized” 100mm profile that bass find so enticing.

The hallmark of this lure is its short, dense body design, which is specifically engineered to reduce water resistance. This allows you to fish effectively in powerful coastal currents and “boiling” tide races without the lure being pushed out of the strike zone by excessive drag.

Heavy Inshore Performance & Low-Drag Dynamics

• Medium-Deep Specialization: While the Inshore range is built for shallower water, the 45g head makes this 100mm version ideal for deeper reefs, sandbar edges, and “over-falls” where the water is moving fast and the depth ranges from 20ft to 40ft.

• Hydrodynamic Efficiency: The snub-nosed head and thick-set 100mm (10cm) body are designed to cut through the water column. By reducing drag, HTO has created a lure that stays “connected” to your rod tip, giving you better feel and control in heavy weather.

• High-Displacement Paddle Tail: The tail is built to kick hard against the weight of the 45g head. It produces a distinct, thumping vibration that mimics a panicked baitfish, a sound and visual signal that is particularly effective for pollack and specimen bass.

• Tide-Resistant Silhouette: This design allows you to fish in stronger tides without having to jump to massive, cumbersome lures. It keeps your presentation “tight” and realistic, even when the sea is far from calm.

Technical Specifications

Tactical Applications

The 56g total weight makes the 100mm Sad Shad a formidable tool for rugged environments. The Gerry’s team suggests:

• Drift Fishing over Reefs: This is a premier boat lure for drifting over shallow to mid-depth inshore reefs. The 45g head ensures you stay near the bottom where the larger bass and pollack reside, while the 10cm body provides a universal prey size.

• Deep Gully Prospecting from Shore: For shore anglers fishing deep rock marks or tidal “bottlenecks,” the 56g total weight allows for massive casts and a fast sink rate, helping you reach the fish before the tide sweeps your lure away.

• Sandbar “Edge” Fishing: Use the weight to cast into the deeper channels alongside sandbars. Retrieve the lure so it “bumps” along the drop-off; the dense body design will help it track straight despite the cross-currents.

• Inshore Wreck Spinning: A favorite for targeting pollack on smaller, shallower wrecks. The 100mm size is perfect for mimicking small sprats, while the heavy head allows for a fast, vertical “sink and draw” retrieve.

Gerry’s Verdict:

The HTO Sad Shad Inshore 100mm/45g is the “all-weather” choice for the coastal specialist. It provides the stability and weight needed for harsh conditions while maintaining a finesse-sized 10cm profile. With one head and two bodies per pack, it’s a high-value addition to your lure bag for those days when the tide and wind are working against you