Sidewinder Super Holo Shads 5″ 43gm

Sidewinder Super Holo Shads 5″ 43g – Ultimate Wrecking & Bass Lures

When it comes to soft plastic paddle-tails, the Sidewinder Super Holo Shad is the undisputed king. This is the original, best-selling range of ultra-realistic shads featuring the legendary ‘Original’ Sidewinder swimming action—a high-frequency body roll and tail thump that is often copied by other brands but never beaten.

Precision-weighted at 43g and measuring a substantial 5 inches ($13\text{cm}$), these shads are the ultimate imitation of a pristine, mature sandeel or herring. The internal core features a built-in holographic insert wrapped in a specialized Shimmer Skin finish alongside realistic 3D eyes. This configuration catches and refracts every microscopic glimpse of light, sending high-intensity flashes through the water column to trigger aggressive predatory instincts. Molded from premium, supple soft plastic, they offer a completely natural texture that ensures fish hold onto the lure for those vital extra seconds, giving you plenty of time to set the hook.

Technical Specifications

• Length: 5 Inches ($13\text{cm}$)

• Weight: 43g (Precision internal weighting)

• Hook: Ultra-sharp, heavy-duty Mustad 32786bn hook

• Aesthetics: 3D holographic eyes with an internal Holo Shimmer Skin insert

• Material: Super-soft, durable marine-grade PVC plastic

• Pack Quantity: 3 Shads per pack

Where to Use Sidewinder Super Holo Shads

• Offshore Wreck Drifting: The absolute number-one choice for boat anglers. If you are heading out to fish deep-water shipwrecks, you shouldn’t leave port without a pack of these. They cut through the depths cleanly to target double-figure Pollack, Coalfish, and heavy Cod.

• Deep Water Reef Jigging: Perfect for working high-relief rocky reef structures, pinnacles, and kelp forests where specimen predators lay in ambush for passing baitfish shoals.

• Heavy Shore Casting: The integrated 43g weight makes these shads fantastic for casting from deep-water rock marks, piers, and breakwaters into heavy tidal races for trophy Bass.

• Freshwater Predator Hunting: An exceptional, overlooked crossover lure for freshwater anglers looking to target specimen Pike in deep reservoirs, lochs, and major river systems.

Pro Tip from the Gerry’s Fishing Team

The magic of the 43g Sidewinder completely unlocks when using the standard ‘flying collar’ boat method or a straight retrieve from the shore. The key is to avoid jerky, erratic rod movements—the internal paddle-tail mechanics do all the work for you.

Drop the shad down to the wreck or cast it out, and begin a slow, ultra-smooth, continuous retrieve. If you are boat drifting, aim for 20 to 30 steady turns of the reel handle before dropping back down.

When a big pollack or bass tracks the lure and hits, do not strike! Striking immediately will often pull the soft plastic straight out of the fish’s mouth. Instead, simply maintain your steady winding pace. The predator will turn on the lure, dive back down, and the heavy-duty Mustad hook will smoothly slide right into the scissors of the jaw under the continuous tension.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these shads ready to fish straight out of the packet?

Yes, absolutely. Each shad is completely pre-weighted with an internal lead core and comes pre-rigged with a premium Mustad hook and 3D eyes. All you need to do is clip it onto your trace or leader line and start fishing.

What is the benefit of the Mustad 32786bn hook?

Mustad is world-renowned for terminal tackle strength. The 32786bn pattern is a forged, high-carbon steel hook featuring a black nickel finish that offers supreme saltwater corrosion resistance and immense structural integrity, ensuring it won’t bend or straighten when pumping double-figure reef fish up from the depths.

Can I fish these shads directly on my mainline, or do I need a trace?

While you can tie them directly to a heavy mainline for shore casting, we highly recommend using a fluorocarbon or clear monofilament leader ($20\text{lb} – 30\text{lb}$) when boat wrecking. This provides essential abrasion resistance against sharp rusted steel on shipwrecks and offers a completely stealthy, low-visibility presentation in clear offshore water.

How many shads do I get in a pack?

Every retail pack contains 3 identical, precision-molded Sidewinder Super Holo Shads.