HTO Sad Shad Inshore – 105mm – 60g Head – 11g Body

HTO Sad Shad Inshore – 105mm – 71g Total Weight (60g Head / 11g Body)

The HTO Sad Shad Inshore 105mm is the “heavyweight” variant of the Inshore series, specifically engineered for anglers who need to maintain a compact profile in extreme conditions. At Gerry’s Fishing, we find this specific configuration—a massive 60g head paired with a 105mm body—to be a specialized tool for deep-water inshore marks, heavy tidal races, and “punching” through gale-force winds.

While the Inshore range was developed for shallower water and reefs, this 60g version is the go-to when “shallow” still involves immense current or when you need to reach the bottom of a 40ft gully in a 4-knot tide. It retains the signature low-drag, dense body design, ensuring that even with such a heavy head, the lure remains hydrodynamic and responsive.

Heavy-Duty Hydrodynamics & Stability

• Extreme Tide Management: The 60g head is designed to get the lure down through the “surface tow” and into the feeding zone quickly. Because the 105mm body is short and dense, it creates significantly less drag than traditional long-tailed eels, preventing your line from “bowing” out of control.

• Compact “Big Bite” Profile: The 105mm (10.5cm) length mimics a substantial baitfish like a large sprat or a small herring. It provides enough bulk to attract specimen bass and pollack without being so large that it becomes difficult to cast.

• Reduced Drag Geometry: The “Sad Shad” shape is intentionally snub-nosed and thick-set. This allows it to cut through moving water efficiently, making it one of the few lures you can fish “vertically” from the shore or a drifting boat in high-flow areas.

• High-Frequency Vibration: The paddle tail is tuned to work against the resistance of the heavy head, producing a tight, frantic vibration that predators can sense through the turbid water of an inshore reef.

Technical Specifications

Tactical Applications

The 71g total weight puts this lure into the “heavy hardware” category. The Gerry’s team suggests:

• Deep-Water Shore Jigging: Ideal for fishing off deep-water rock marks like those found in Cornwall or Western Scotland. The 60g head allows you to reach the seabed in 50ft+ of water, targeting pollack and coalfish that hold deep against the rock face.

• The “Tide-Race” Specialist: When fishing estuary mouths or narrow channels during a spring tide, this lure excels. Cast up-tide and let the weight take it to the bottom; the low-drag body will stay “true” in the current rather than being swept to the surface.

• Small Wreck Prospecting: Perfect for boat anglers targeting “inshore” wrecks. The compact size is less intimidating than a giant pirk, but the 60g weight ensures you can stay vertical even when the boat is drifting quickly.

• Heavy Surf Casting: When the wind is in your face and the swell is massive, this lure will punch through. It stays stable in “fizzy” white water where lighter lures get tossed around by the waves.

Gerry’s Verdict:

The HTO Sad Shad Inshore 105mm/60g is a niche but essential lure for the “power” angler. It provides a compact, realistic target in conditions where you would usually be forced to use massive, unnatural lures. With one head and two bodies per pack, it’s a robust investment for your most challenging coastal sessions