Storm WildEye Swim Shad 03 Fishing Lures review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Color	Pearl
Brand	Storm
Size	3
Material	Blend
Item Weight	0.01 Pounds

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These ultra-realistic swim shad baits feature super-soft hand-poured bodies that are so lifelike, you might be tempted to take a bite yourself
Sporting strong soft bodies with internal lead heads and bio-salt impregnated tails
These durable baits are pre-rigged with a superior VMC needle point hooks. 3 per pack
0.25 Oz
An excellent holographic swimmin’ foil finish and crazy 3-D WildEye stare

product description

These ultra-realistic swim shad baits feature super-soft hand-poured bodies that are so lifelike, you might be tempted to take a bite yourself. Sporting strong soft bodies with internal lead heads and bio-salt impregnated tails, an excellent holographic swimmin’ foil finish and crazy 3-D WildEye stare, these durable baits are pre-rigged with a superior VMC needle point hooks.

product details

Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1 x 1 x 1 inches; 1 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ ASIN B001NXD30C
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 24, 2008
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Storm
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001NXDB9K

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Questions about Storm WildEye Swim Shad 03 Fishing Lures

How big are these swimbaits?

Answer: 2 1/2 - 3" long work on bass, red fish and speckled trout ( spotted weakfish ).. I do a double rig two baits.

Answer: 3" to 6 "

Answer: 3 inches long

We tried using these today and they wouldn't swim right, just sorta dragged sideways, any ideas as to why??

Answer: Sometimes the eyes become uneven making them slant. Also, try a Palomar Knot and be sure it is centered when pulling tight.

wich one is best for texas bass fishing?

Answer: try find a matching to the fish that in the pond, or lake, or the river, same goes with the bugs .:)

Answer: If you're in clear water use the dark ones and if you are in greennor dark water use the clear ones make a good contrast and makes the bas go for them :)

What color works best for winter Florida Gulf Coast and marsh fishing ?

Answer: I use the Storm 3" lures for redfish and speckled trout - they are fantastic. I catch more fish with these lures than any other. I prefer the pearl, bunker and shad colrs. But frankly, I have caught fish on just about every color they make. But the pearl is my go-to color.

Answer: Hey Judith let me suggest the baby bass or shad they are always the best. Regards

how many is in a pack?

Answer: Three in a pack.

Is size 03 ok for lake trout?

Answer: I've caught walleye,yellow perch and smallmouth bass with it so it should work on lake trout.

Answer: I was reading reviews and people have caught all different freshwater fish so this should work

what is the best one for saltwater

How many come in a pack?

why did you tripple the price of the chatruese?

Recommended color for fishing almost everywhere?

Answer: I only fish salt and try different colors at dufferent times

Answer: What color works best for winter Florida Gulf Coast and marsh fishing ?

Answer: gray shad

Answer: Chartreuse

how much does each one weigh?

Answer: 7/16oz for the smallest size, they don't fly far.

What's the best way to fish this bait for Bass? I was thinking let it sink then pop the rod repeat until it's back on land be good or no?

Answer: You are right on

is it for saltwater or frish water .. and what is the deepth ?

Answer: I purchased this to use in fresh water, but I don't see a reason why it can't be used in saltwater as well. As far as the depth, as others have indicated, that is up to you. You can add as much weight as you like to fish it at whatever depth you prefer.

Answer: It can be for both. The action of the fish and the authenticity of the lure makes it attractive to fish of any kind. The depth is up to you. It has a excellent casting distance because it's weighted which means it sinks quite quickly so the depth is up to you in deciding when you want to start reeling in the lure after it hits the water.

Answer: i use in both, you can use different weight for desired depth, just add on the line :)

is this the price for one?

Answer: Is coming with 3 in total but I get a better deal at academy is you live here in USA you can get the same brand by more less that 5 dollars at academy.com

Answer: 3 in one

Answer: Comes 3 in a pack.

Answer: three, or five

What is the hook size?

Answer: Checked the Rapala web site and it said the WSS03 (this model) has a 1/0 hook.

Answer: I held it up side by side and it's much closer to 1/0. It's with out a doubt considerably bigger than 2 or 3.

Answer: I think it is a number 2 or 3. You can get them at your local walmart the smaller ones are for perch i think i use the next bigger one for crappie amd bass the silver with the red dot under its mouth or the darker green ones hope that helps you out

Dose this lure work good in rivers

Answer: They work well. I usually use them in quieter pools on the river, or near weed banks. My favorite color is the original Swim Shad 03 Shad.

Answer: I've found it to work best in lakes fishing around docks or bridge piers, but I have had some success in rivers.

Answer: yes,it works great , in the right time and season :)

what is the lure length?

Answer: 3 inches

Answer: They are 3" long

Answer: They measure 2-3/4”. Speckled Trout love them !!

what type of retrieve/rhythem works with this type of lure?

Answer: Depends on what type of water you're in (river or lake) but a slow steady with occasional jerks seems to work well.

Answer: That's every fisher mans Question. The answer is whatever the fish want. I have jig bounced, Reel and drop, and floated under popping cork. All have worked when the fish were there , ready and willing.

Answer: I prefer to do a few small jerks and let it drop then reel a bit. Or a slow steady reel if you've been having bites in a concentrated spot

do these really use lead for weight?

Answer: Almost if not all fishing weights and lures contain lead.

Answer: Seems like they were pretty lightweight. We cut the exterior shank of the hook off and used them as sardines as a play prop (for "Noises Off"). I don't remember anything other than the rubber fish and the hook.

Answer: They do, haven't caught a fish from it yet 2 season, Strom products to me are trash

What's the depth at different retrieval speeds?

Answer: It can go at any depth

Are these durable or does the tail come off the first time a fish bites it??

Answer: I've experienced them being very durable and don't know if I've seen a tail fall off.

I don't know anything about fishing.Do these work well for catfish? Which one would you recommend?

Answer: Catfish are bottom feeders their main diet is other dead fish your best bet is using chicken liver. make sure have a strong line because liver is a magnet to 40-50 pound cat fish! just let it sit at the bottom of the lake or channel and wait for them to find it .. you will see your line moving in just a matter of minutes

Answer: i would think its worth trying but i always thought of cat fish.. Interesting though a few years back we went to spain and there was a lake.. i took out my travel rod and use a wild eyed storm lure in firetiger color. i started catching small mout bass.. It is a good lure because it has good action but im not much into catfish habbits good luck

I don't have luck with these. I fish in very shallow rocky saltwater, any tricks?

Answer: Smaller size braided line faster retrieve

Answer: I have had good results with it. Three big soles in few minutes on the rocks I have fotos

can you catch a bass with a baby bass

Answer: Yes. Bass are opportunistic predators that will eat baby bass if they have the chance.

Answer: yes,you can :)

Is this the 5.5 inch long one?

Answer: no its 2 inch

How do you present this lure for LM Bass? Is it a simply cast and retrieve lure? Thank you!

Answer: Just cast and retrieve. I think the size may count more as well as the color. I am more a saltwater guy, but several years ago in a lake in Spain I was just casting off the shore and I was getting small mouth bass one after the other on the 1/4 ounce fire tiger color which I always use in armed waters when traveling

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Which is the best for striped bass

Answer: Iv had a ton of luck with the shad. The grey one. 5 keepers between 20-26 inches on 3 of 5 trips here in not cal

Answer: Depends on where you are fishing. Match the baitfish in the water that you are fishing and these swimbaits will catch them.

What is the lure weight (not package weight as given in description)?

Answer: I would say 3/8 oz. could be a 1/4 oz. but seem a little heavier to me. They go a long way when cast

Does anyone know which of these lures will be promising for fishing small ponds and park lakes (fire tiger, shad, etc.)?

Answer: I use this lure on small ponds and lakes all the time. The one I have the most success with is the 3" 1/4oz Swim Shad is Shad color. That's the silver one.The other colors also work, but I have not gotten the same number of hits, on them. I think which color works best depends on the water where your fishing. If there are shiners in the pond that you fish, the shad works well. If there are other type of bait fish, then the color of the lure that most resembles that bait fish works.

Do I need to use a "skirt" with this lure to avoid getting caught in weeds?

Answer: I wouldn't use a lure like this around stuff like that, the only way to try an avoid getting snagged on thick vegetation is to use a lure that you can hide the hook just barely sticking up. so you'd want to just buy jig heads and flukes and hide the tip of the hook under the soft plastic. I don't think adding a skirt will prevent it from getting snagged on stuff in and under the water because these lures have a sinker in the head that makes them sink.

Answer: I am not an expert on skirts, but I don’t think they would help much on the wild eye swim shad as it already has the hook on the topside and the underside body of the lure is smooth anyway, and I have had no problems with it catching weeds, it just hlides over them usually

Answer: No it should be just fine.

Anglers who have been having success with these: do you typically tie right to your line or do you use a swivel/clip?

Answer: Never, ever use any hardware in fishing. I use 15lbs braid, 20 to 30 lbs flouro leader and tie a loop knot. I swim them back just under the top or slowly and small jerks deeper for snook.

Answer: When I use them alone I tie directly on. When I use them with the Yumbrella I clip them on as that's the only option. I have caught fish both ways.

Answer: I occassionally use a swivel if im being particularly lazy that day and know im gonna be flipping out different baits. But its general preferred to not ever run a swivel unless you have to. I have caught 5 or 6 fish on this lure, all small because of location and time spent fishing, and i tied on directly to the bait for those catches i belive. It shouldnt make a huge difference but a swivel handing around is just a foreign object and this bait looks pretty realistic so it kinda kills the deception imo.

Answer: I tie it directly to the lure and then always make sure the knot is positioned toward the front of the eyelet instead of on top.

Answer: Tie to the line and make sure it is tight

Which one is good for lake milton in ohio

Answer: Any one that resembles a big shad or bluegill on a umbrella rig.

Can these be attached to an umbrella rig...has anyone done this with success?

Answer: Haven't tried these on an umbrella rig but I don't see why it wouldn't be effective as long as the tail action is working.

Answer: yes, you can attach, This is a good lure for predators

Do these require a weight for a small lake?

Answer: No there is a weight already in the nose of the lure. I use these in the intracoastal waterways on the east coast of FL and they work great.

Answer: Sorry I am not one to answer that question

Answer: No, not in my experience, just make sure that your line isn’t too big...

Any good for salmon?

Answer: I have never tried these on salmon. We mostly use them in Florida waters. But Predator fish go after anything that's the target of opportunity so I don't see why Salmon wouldn't try to tear him up if given the chance. Good luck

Answer: Salmon lures are usually tinsel

What fishes can you catch with the baby bass lure?

Answer: Have caught Red Drum Spotted Weakfish in salt and LM Bass and Catfish in fresh.

how long are these things ?

Answer: about 3"long

Answer: 3&1/2 - 4 inches with a #8 hook

Answer: 3 inches

Answer: they are 3 inches

Answer: Right at 3"

does the 9" pearl come in a 3 pack as well?

Answer: I don't know. I think so.

Are these good for catfish?

Answer: Actually its normal for bass, trout etc. but catfish may also work.

Answer: I will assume that you are not a very experienced fisherman. No offense. But catfish like dead or decaying bait the best. Like worms or chicken livers or something smelly and gross like that. This bait would be more designed for bass (what i use it for) or something like that where you would use a lure.

Answer: Eehhh think they're better for pike. But the tail is kinda bulky even for that. Ppl here like using just hooks n weights for catfish.

Product reviews of Storm WildEye Swim Shad 03 Fishing Lures

edy : Five Stars

Excellent product works as described, fast delivery, thank you

A : okay but...

really good but it's cheaper at Walmart and one of the eyes fell out after the first use

Albert Delahoussaye : Way over priced for only 3

Way overpriced you only get three

R. F : Three Stars

Richard : Love this lure!

Caught more bass on this lure than any other lure. I have found that 3” lure works best for largemouth bass.

Aaron & Monica Snyder : Five Stars

Great product and quick shipping.
Would buy again!

Shanon E. : Realistic action. Good quality.

Fun to fish with. Great action. Could see it dive and wiggle it's way back to me as I reeled it in. Couldn't fish long with it as it was just the wrong lake. It kept snagging on summer weeds. But I discovered I could begin reeling sooner and keep it 12" to 16" below the surface. Lost it once but it stuck to a reed and I rescued it safely. I was tugging it free but it did not break. My line did. Fiancé was impressed with this lure I bought. Eager to fish it on a different lake when the barometer isn't falling to see what I can catch! Fun lure. Realistic. I'm optimistic. Fiancé wishes it was bigger is all. Will see how it holds up.

C. Harrington : Five Stars

Casts far, swims realistically and erratically, and catches fish! Will definitely be buying more.

Onifer76 : Great Shad

Works great and snags on rocks less than others. Caught a nice walleye in Pennsylvania with it!

Frank A. Bennett : Jigging swim shad

Great for crappie and bass I was surprised how well they work jigging them about a foot off the bottom.

Austin : Great lure! Landed 4 bass and 1 blue gill ...

Great lure! Landed 4 bass and 1 blue gill on it first time out using it. Great action in the water and definitely holding up to multiple strikes.

YURI : Five Stars

Good!!!

Justin Pierce : Awesome

Every time I cast one I almost always real one in. These little huys are amazing. The small mouth in the creek i fish cant get enough of them.

Anniebell Marie : Five Stars

Very realistic looking; Made well.

Briston : These things are BEAST !!

Perfect for catching bass !! Highly recommend these, they are really easy to use and catch some beast fish . Buy these if your fishing in a pond or lake and it has bluegill in it

Amazon Customer : ????

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Dubso : Bit expensive but work and hold up great! Awesome

Huge fan of Storm Wildeye products. Bit expensive but work and hold up great! Awesome quality

jeff yaro : It works

It works well

Javi r : Great Product!

First day out with these and I landed a 20" stripped Bass. 2nd trip out different location however same waters and I landed 2 stripper back to back a 23" and 25". Tons of Bass in the same body of water however they left the bait alone. Stripper go mad for them though. Fishing out in CA

Greg Blastock : Five Stars

love them

Angel A. : Five Stars

I love these little babies! I have yet to try them but they have such good action!

Fig Newton : Need more.

They swim well. Haven't caught a fish but it has been really warm.

Rudy Ortiz : Definitely a great product and price

Great product and value for these swim shads. I put these on my A-Rig and the local Wally world hardly ever has them in stock. So I now have a lot stock piled up of other the shad and pearl colors. On a negative note the eyes will some times fall out nothing a lil mend it wont fix.

edy : Five Stars

Excellent product works as described, fast delivery, thank you

Kenneth C : Many bites

Works Great

Amazon Customer : Wow! These killed it at Lake Powell. We ...

Wow! These killed it at Lake Powell. We caught a lot of striped bass and smallmouth bass with this swim bait. This definitely needs to be in your tackle box.

Austin : Great lure! Landed 4 bass and 1 blue gill ...

Great lure! Landed 4 bass and 1 blue gill on it first time out using it. Great action in the water and definitely holding up to multiple strikes.

On-the-go- gal : Five Stars

One of the special guys in my life is enjoying his fishing time with this.

susan dolan : Four Stars

goood

Austin : Great lure! Landed 4 bass and 1 blue gill ...

Great lure! Landed 4 bass and 1 blue gill on it first time out using it. Great action in the water and definitely holding up to multiple strikes.

Shanon E. : Realistic action. Good quality.

On-the-go- gal : Five Stars

One of the special guys in my life is enjoying his fishing time with this.

Spencer Merrell : Love the quality. Beautiful

Beautiful and high quality

WoodPaboy81 : Excellent Swim Baits

Great price, very satisfied with these swim baits, I have them in numerous sizes, and colors and will be purchasing more.

Logan Faske : Four Stars

Love these things the work like a charm caught 5 bass in one day

R. F : Three Stars

John Snow : Love these lures

Love these lures!!! Catch a lot of small, large mouth, and blue-gill. predatory fish love these especially when there is a lot of bait fish in the area. Had some issues keeping the hook-set on wild bass who really like to jump.

Onifer76 : Great Shad

Works great and snags on rocks less than others. Caught a nice walleye in Pennsylvania with it!

Peter Nguyen : Five Stars

Catch fishing like there is no tomorrow, crappie go crazy on them.

Rudy Ortiz : Definitely a great product and price

WoodPaboy81 : Excellent Swim Baits

Great price, very satisfied with these swim baits, I have them in numerous sizes, and colors and will be purchasing more.

Onifer76 : Great Shad

Works great and snags on rocks less than others. Caught a nice walleye in Pennsylvania with it!

Lily : One of the best swim baits

These work great in the color baby bass. I catch 2 pounders on a regular basis when using these. Swim and sink well. Only problem is the sometimes the tail gets hooked on the hook.

paul lessard : Five Stars

great product fast delivery

Amazon Customer : Best Fishing Lure I have ever used!!

I have repetitively ordered this fishing lure because my grandson and I have tried about every type of fishing lure and this lure is by far the best . Living in Florida we fish a lot and using this lure we constantly catch fish.....period.

sparky : It's a Lure

have no complaint with this item

Anniebell Marie : Five Stars

Very realistic looking; Made well.

Adam : 3" long

Not 5.5" long 3" long. Would not have bought if I would have seen this.

Alice P. : Didnt work for me :(

It looks okay. I haven't caught anything with it though . I had better luck with hard plastic lures. I can't really recommend it.

Tim : Bass love these

Rip these along the top of grass or weed beds for some good strikes.

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