SteelShad - Bass Fishing Lures - Lipless Crankbait for Freshwater Fishing - Long Casting Shad Crankbait Perfect for Bass, Walleye, Trout - Original (3/8 oz) review and price compare 2025
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Product overview
Color | Tennessee Shad |
Brand | SteelShad |
Size | 3/8 oz |
Material | Stainless Steel |
Item Weight | 0.37 Ounces |
product features
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- THE BEST BLADE - Our stainless steel fishing lure with VMC hooks is perfect addition to every anglers fishing tackle box.
- FISH ALL DEPTHS - The most versatile lure available today. Works great in 2ft or 60ft of water and everywhere in between
- DESIGNED FOR STRIKES - The SteelShad is designed for great throbbing action and triggering strikes from bass, walleye and trout.
- BETTER CASTING - Our bass lure is perfectly balanced for easy, long casting and maximum vibration in the water.
- THE PERFECT GIFT - Available in 5 colors the Original SteelShad bass bait makes the perfect gift for both beginner and experienced anglers.
Product Description
Every Angler should have SteelShad in his or her tackle box!
The original SteelShad is a timeless lipless crankbait that perfectly imitates live and injured bait fish.
Weighing 3/8 ounce with a length of 2 3/4 inches long, the SteelShad is the perfect lure for professionals and beginners alike.
Designed for long, accurate casts and intense, throbbing action the SteelShad generates strikes in all types of game fish.
By bending the lure, the dynamic SteelShad triggers strikes by imitating an injured bait-fish as it swims on its side in shallow water.
The Original SteelShad
The SteelShad looks like a blade bait but fishes like a lipless crankbait.
Our bass lure has a perfect vibration that attracts fish.
You can cast and crank the Steel Shad just like a lipless crankbait or a swimbait.
Hang on for the Strike!
Fish All Waters & All Depths
Our all purpose fishing lure work in both shallow and deep water in both freshwater and saltwater.
You can cast and crank the SteelShad for shallow water action and you will feel the lure vibrating the rod as you crank it in. Just bend the lure for shallow water action or a custom wiggle.
You can also jig the SteelShad for deep or suspending fish and they will bit it. Just keep the lure straight for amazing deep water action.
Catch Them All
Steel Shad is known for catching trophy large mouth and small mouth bass, but did you also know that our lipless crankbait is also the perfect lure for catching brown trout, rainbow trout, lake trout, striper, musky, pike, salmon and walleye too!
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Built to Last All SteelShad lures feature our prorietary stainless steel blade with coated VMC Hooks. These long lasting lures will not corrode in your tackle box whether you fish salt water or fresh water. | Long Casting Perfectly balanced, the SteelShad bass lure is designed for longer, more accurate casts. The thin profile of our lure cuts through wind and extends your cast. Make sure you are always on target with the best casting bass lure available. | Versatility SteelShad is know for any depth and any fish and any season. Steel Shad catches a wide variety of game fish including: Bass, Walleye, Trout, Salmon, Musky, Pike and Striper. | The Perfect Gift Available in 4 sizes Mini, Original, XL and XXL, the SteelShad is great for all ages. SteelShad makes the perfect gift for birthdays, fathers day or Christmas. Every angler should have one in their tackle box. |
As Seen In...
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On The Water - The Angler's Guide | Bassmaster Magazine | Fishing Tackle Retailer Magazine |
product description
product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Item Weight : 0.37 Ounces
- Date First Available : April 24, 2018
- Manufacturer : SteelShad
- ASIN : B07DNGCNF3
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Questions about SteelShad - Bass Fishing Lures - Lipless Crankbait for Freshwater Fishing - Long Casting Shad Crankbait Perfect for Bass, Walleye, Trout - Original (3/8 oz)
Q:
How do you make the Steel Shad swim to your right as you reel in the lure?
Answer: Thank you for your interest in SteelShad. If you put a slight bend in the lure by bending the tail of the lure to the right at about a thirty degree angle, then the lure will work itself to the right as you retrieve the lure. If you bend the back of the lure to the left, then the lure will work to the left. You can also straighten back out the lure to return it to it's original action. Thank you for fishing SteelShad!
Q:
The steel shad lures that i have all have an o-ring in the second hole. what is the first hole used for & do you leave the o-ring in the second hole?
Answer: You can move the O ring to the first hole for a different presentation. We like to use the O ring in the first hole for casting the SteelShad in shallow water. We like to use the O ring in the second hole for jigging presentations and casting the SteelShad in deeper water. Either way the SteelShad will catch a variety of gamefish for you in many different depths and water conditions. Fish Just Bite It!!! Thank you for your support of SteelShad! - The SteelShad Fishing Company
Answer: If you use th first hole, it helps keep the lure out of weeds by picking up the head. Lots of success using this lure. I've caught striped bass in the ocean and many pan fish in lakes with it.
Q:
What size treble hook?
Answer: The SteelShad Original has VMC size 6 treble hooks.
Q:
Is the weight made of lead? We can no longer use lead in NH’s fresh waters
Answer: This lure, the SteelShad Original uses a lead weight. The SteelShad Elite Lure uses a tin weight for states where lead is an issue.
Answer: Not sure but good lure have caught multiple bass with these lures
Answer: It is made of a Tin alloy. I'm in N.H. as well. It is legal.
Q:
Is it shipped by amazon?
Answer: This item is currently shipped by SteelShad.
Q:
Is this good for rainbow Trout in a river? Or would the mini be better?
Answer: The mini would be better
Answer: It should do very well
Q:
How heavy / what is the weight of each lure?
Answer: Hello and thank you for considering SteelShad! To clarify, the weight of our original Crankbait lures is 3/8 oz with a length of 2 3/4 inches long. Hope this helps!
Answer: The Mini is 1/4 oz. Original is 3/4 oz.
Answer: They go from 1/4 to 3/4.
Q:
Can these lures catch sunfish?
Answer: The SteelShad Mini would be a better size for sunfish. You may catch an occasional sunfish on the SteelShad Original, but they are really targeted for larger fish.
Answer: You may be able to with small lures but there are way better lures to catch gills. A hook and waxwork I find the best as well as maggots and small spinner baits
Answer: They aren't ideal. Too big. Do a search for pan fish lures.
Answer: NO THEY ARE GOOD FOR MOST EVERYTHING BUT SUNFISH, BREAM ECT.
Answer: No
Q:
Do the lures float?
Answer: SteelShad does not float. The Original SteelShad runs between 3 to 6 feet deep with a moderate to fast retrieve and can be fished deeper with a slower retrieve or it can be jigged or slow-rolled near the bottom as well.
Answer: No they do not. They are similar to a spoon and flutter down if used vertically.
Answer: NO
Answer: No
Answer: no
Q:
Do they come bent or do you have to bend them yourself? And if you bend them then should I?
Answer: SteelShad Lures come straight (un-bent) in the package. If you wish to bend them to change the action, then you can make a 30 degree bend near the back of the lure, right around the second "S" in "SteelShad" printed on the lure. This will cause the lure to swim left or right and have an erratic action when falling. You can straighten the lure back out as well and it will fish straight again. Try fishing a bent SteelShad around docks or over weeds. Fish bite it!
Answer: They do not come bent. You would have to do that yourself. You can bend them or not when using. It depends on the depth you are to target and the fish. After you bend them you can ben them back to their original shape. I would assume that over time if you keep bending and unbending them that they will become weak and break, but I haven't had them long enough to reach that point.
Q:
Are steelshad lures made in usa?
Answer: SteelShad lures are designed in Florida and Vermont and tested around the USA, then made in Taiwan and shipped and distributed from Vermont.
Q:
How is this quality?
Answer: My husband has used the steel shad only a few times to catch bass but has only caught 1 with it. The bait itself is really nice. Its still in good shape, hasn't rusted and hooks havent bent or anything like that. It may be a good bait but I'm not sure its good for bass. Maybe better for other fish.
Q:
are rhere 5 lures in this set? what are the weights? Do the lures in this set varie?
Answer: This set includes 5 Original SteelShad (3/8 ounce) in five colors - Sexy shad, Kentucky shad, Tennessee shad, White shad and Yellow shad. All lures weigh 3/8 ounce each. These are five of our most popular SteelShad lures.
Answer: 5 lures in set 5different colors and weigh 3/8 oz.
Q:
Why does chrome tape keep coming off
Answer: That should not happen. SteelShad lures have a waterproof seal. If you experienced this, then your seal may have been damaged while shipping. Please contact us directly.
Q:
Why you do not send lures to puerto rico, usps consider us domestic not international?
Answer: We fulfill our orders using Amazon FBA. If you inquire to Amazon they may be able to assist you. We do sometimes see orders delivered to Puerto Rico by Amazon. Another option is to review our website.
Q:
Why offer these lures if you do not send them to Puerto Rico and, to make it worst, do not offer any other sellers?
Q:
Do you sell a pkg of 3 or 5????
Answer: Yes, please search SteelShad 3 pack.
Q:
What country are these made in?
Answer: SteelShad Lures are made in Taiwan and shipped from Vermont.
Q:
Can you bend this lure and bend it back easily?
Product reviews of SteelShad - Bass Fishing Lures - Lipless Crankbait for Freshwater Fishing - Long Casting Shad Crankbait Perfect for Bass, Walleye, Trout - Original (3/8 oz)
jeremy : Quality product that really works!
Man this is by far the best lure iv used I lost a few so iv ordered this three times . Iv caught wal eyes and some big trout ! I very much endorse this product and the company behind them they use quality materials to make their product the only complaint is as much as I use them I have to keep ordering them on line to bad they weren’t available at the store!
Amazon Customer : Five Stars
:)
Apw13 : Not used
No opinion
Fred haenisch : I use them like a jigging spoon when fish are deep and as ...
I don't know what it is about this lure that fish are so attracted to but they are. They flat catch fish, no two ways about it, especially when they are schooling. I use them like a jigging spoon when fish are deep and as a search bait when I need to cover water. I have just received the new colors and I am anxious to try them. You won't be disappointed if you use them.
Kasper : Great product, Great customer service.
Great product, Great customer service. Accidentally got to Sexy Shads instead of a Tennessee Shad, they are immediately sending me the TN SHAD and letting me keep the extra Sexy Shad. Highly recommended.
3/8oz is perfect size.
Amazon Customer : Five Stars
:)
Elizabeth : works great
works great
baldomero valdez : ????????
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Brad Howard : Great Product
Great Lure. Love it!
Steve G : not worth the price
You could buy good old fashioned jigs with bucktail or marabou that will last longer,snag less and are more effective than these.Look far more attractive in the photo than in your hand.Will use until I lose.You also get more jigs for the money than just one of these.
Darren Russett : Love the action!
Great wobble not only during a steady retrieve, but when jigging deep water! Flutters really nicely on the fall, and the colors are great!
Brandon sucks : The bass love it!
Great lure for bass fishing
Cristina B. : Deceiving !!!!
Very disappointed to order in assortment of colors only to get three of the same damn colors !!!!
Unbiased Reviews : Looks good on pictures but cheap shiny stickers dont stay on the lure
Awfull quality! Caught one small fish, but lure lasted exactly 5 min or 3 casts in saltwater before all shiny stickers came off the lure. Waste of money for the price.
Robbie Phillips : Amazing
Best blade bait I've ever used
Rob Mccormick : I didn't catch anything
I didn't catch anything but moss?
Seth B. : Just another fishing lure gimmick.
A waste of money.
Quint : Avoid debree
Got mine snagged on a tree with the first class. Seemed like a good product, just avoid debree.
Richard C. Vaughan : Small and doesn't catch fish
Used all of them casting and trolling in Lake Mead. Didn't get a single bite on these in 4 hours. Changed to swim baits and limited out in the next 4 hours.
sproctor : Quality lure
Been using it for a few months now, It looks good in the water, has a good presentation. Haven't caught any fish on it yet but that's ok, may work better in the summer and it may be me, just need to find the proper presentation.
2cold2fly : ... fishing blade baits for many years and I'm so glad I tried this one
I've been fishing blade baits for many years and I'm so glad I tried this one. Best fished with monofilament line. The vibration is the best I've felt out of all the blade baits I've ever used.
Started by purchasing the Steelshad set of 5 last fall, had great success and recently bought a couple of this color (Sexy Shad) to try out.
We've had tremendous fishing the last 2 days on this lure and it's rainbow trout colored version . I know this looks expensive at $7.49 per lure but if your fishing from a boat, use a steel leader with pike around, and have a lure retriever you'll have this for awhile. The photos show just two of the fish I caught on this lure this week. There were many more. Walleye, Northern Pike, Freshwater Drum, Yellow and White Perch, and Rock Bass were the species we caught this week.
The pike I caught did a number on my lure and needed to replace the hooks and split rings, and bend it back into shape. Not really the lures fault.
I think it was fine until the fish was in the landing net and really got some torque on the hooks, I replaced the trebles with red ones; hope it still works as well after the modification as it did before...
Christopher E Douglas : Awesome product
This is a great product! This is my first time using them and I caught this nearly 4lber on the 3rd cast. These cast super far with little effort. I fished them straight out of the package without bending them. They flutter perfectly. Definitely ordering again!
Kevin Massenburg : Awesome product
Pleased
Amazon Customer : Five Stars
:)
richard b : Red steel catches it all
Great bait, fish love steel shad baits here.
Jerome e Wiiams sr : the duarabilty of it slices thru the water perfect
Bass magnet they can't resist
Tom T. : Flat steel lure
it’s not a bad lure to try I guess . Just wasn’t what I thought it was . With steel in the name I’m not sure why I was expecting anything else. Guess we will see if if catches. If I buy another one I will write better review. I thought it was a lure I could use shallow it’s more of a jig.
Rachel : Catches fish
All this product does is catch fish fish and more fish. I’ve caught black bass, white bass, perch, drum, and even a catfish on this thing
Seth B. : Just another fishing lure gimmick.
A waste of money.
Derek Corson : Great blade bait
First time out with the 6 pack of these and I caught a 6+ pound LMB in December. I'm sold on them.
2cold2fly : ... fishing blade baits for many years and I'm so glad I tried this one
I've been fishing blade baits for many years and I'm so glad I tried this one. Best fished with monofilament line. The vibration is the best I've felt out of all the blade baits I've ever used.
Started by purchasing the Steelshad set of 5 last fall, had great success and recently bought a couple of this color (Sexy Shad) to try out.
We've had tremendous fishing the last 2 days on this lure and it's rainbow trout colored version . I know this looks expensive at $7.49 per lure but if your fishing from a boat, use a steel leader with pike around, and have a lure retriever you'll have this for awhile. The photos show just two of the fish I caught on this lure this week. There were many more. Walleye, Northern Pike, Freshwater Drum, Yellow and White Perch, and Rock Bass were the species we caught this week.
The pike I caught did a number on my lure and needed to replace the hooks and split rings, and bend it back into shape. Not really the lures fault.
I think it was fine until the fish was in the landing net and really got some torque on the hooks, I replaced the trebles with red ones; hope it still works as well after the modification as it did before...
Seth B. : Just another fishing lure gimmick.
A waste of money.
Landy : Must buy for your tackle box
Best lure for fall fishing. Catching smallie and largemouth every time out. I am spreading the word to help my friends enjoy the fun
Lewis : Five Stars
3 casts, first catch of the season.
Jerome e Wiiams sr : the duarabilty of it slices thru the water perfect
Bass magnet they can't resist
Brad Howard : Great Product
Great Lure. Love it!
Jerome e Wiiams sr : the duarabilty of it slices thru the water perfect
Bass magnet they can't resist
Richard C. Vaughan : Small and doesn't catch fish
Used all of them casting and trolling in Lake Mead. Didn't get a single bite on these in 4 hours. Changed to swim baits and limited out in the next 4 hours.
Unbiased Reviews : Looks good on pictures but cheap shiny stickers dont stay on the lure
Awfull quality! Caught one small fish, but lure lasted exactly 5 min or 3 casts in saltwater before all shiny stickers came off the lure. Waste of money for the price.
Amazon Customer : Better get some of these!
Caught a lot of spotted bass on this lure.
Frank . Y : Excelent bait
Love them and the only problem is i keep losing them to damn logs in the pond:( otherwise they woks great!!
Frank . Y : Excelent bait
Love them and the only problem is i keep losing them to damn logs in the pond:( otherwise they woks great!!
Amazon Customer : Better get some of these!
Caught a lot of spotted bass on this lure.
Richard C. Vaughan : Small and doesn't catch fish
Used all of them casting and trolling in Lake Mead. Didn't get a single bite on these in 4 hours. Changed to swim baits and limited out in the next 4 hours.
Fred haenisch : They are a really good search bait in open water
I have used these plugs for about six years now. They are a really good search bait in open water. One of the most effective ways to fish it, even though it is a cast and wind type of bait, is like a worm. Let it go to the bottom and drag and hop it. If they are around they will gobble it.
Mike : No fissh
No fish
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