Dougs Custom Lures 3.75" inch Coreshot Rippin' Shad
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Dougs Custom Lures
Dougs Custom Lures 3.75" inch Coreshot Rippin' Shad
Use as a trailer on:
Standalone Rigs:
How, where, and why it excels
Ball / Minnow Head (1/16–3/8 oz)
When & where: Points, rip‑rap, current seams, and mid‑depth breaks where bait stacks.
How: Count‑down and slow‑roll; drag‑pause over rock; micro‑twitch to flash the core.
Why this rig: Coreshot body (translucent skin + bright core) throws internal flash at low speeds—money for smallmouth and walleye.
Hover (Strolling) Jig Head
When & where: Suspended fish over points/humps, or along channel edges with forward‑facing sonar.
How: Glide on semi‑slack; subtle shakes; keep it eye‑level to the mark.
Why: Tight quiver + internal flash sells a dying shad without bulk—perfect for clear water bass and trout.
Drop Shot (nose‑hook or threaded)
When & where: Vertical fish on rock spines, deep weed edges, and on‑screen arches.
How: 6–18" leader; shake in place; 1–2 ft micro‑swim forward; re‑drop to the target.
Why this rig: Straight tail stays level; coreshot flash calls fish from distance—ace for smallmouth/walleye; trout eat it on the glide.
Underspin (1/8–3/8 oz)
When & where: Clear–stained water with roaming bait; dawn/dusk, wind lanes, bridge shadows.
How: Steady retrieve with brief stalls after cover bumps; rod‑tip down to track.
Why: Blade flash + core flash = high‑visibility signal without upsizing; deadly for walleye/smallmouth.
Weighted Swimbait Hook (2/0–3/0 • 1/16–1/8 oz)
When & where: Shallow grass lanes and wood, where you need weedless glide.
How: Slow‑medium retrieve; soft twitches to flash the core; kill beside posts/laydowns.
Why: Natural shimmy without heavy thump; great when fish are wary or bluebird.
Trim & Mods (quick hits)
- Rig dead‑straight: A 2–3 mm miss causes roll; re‑thread until perfect.
- Count‑down discipline: Track IPT + fall rate to repeat depth lanes.
- Glide control: For ultra‑clear, add a light nail weight to maintain depth without speeding up.
Dial it in
- Clear (6–10+ ft): Translucent skins with subtle core—milk/pearl/smoke. Long glides, light heads.
- Stained (2–6 ft): Brighter cores or darker backs for contrast; brief stalls to let the flash register.
- Night/Low light: Pair with a glow/white head or underspin for extra flash; slow‑roll.
- Wind: One head size heavier; underspin improves tracking + draw.
- Cold front: Tighten action—lighter head, slower retrieve, more pauses.
Specs & Build
- Length: 3.75" (95 mm)
- Profile: Straight‑tail coreshot minnow (translucent skin over bright core)
- Material: Plastisol soft plastic
- Species: Bass (LM/SM), Walleye, Trout
- Best Pairings: Ball/Minnow Head (1/16–3/8), Hover/Strolling Head, Drop Shot (nose‑hook), Underspin (1/8–3/8), Weighted Swimbait Hook (2/0–3/0)
- Availability: Ships from either our Cedar Falls Warehouse or directly from Doug's in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Care & Storage
Store flat in the original bag to preserve shape. Keep dark colors separate to prevent dye bleed. Bagged (no clamshell).
Plastics Recycling
Don't toss torn baits, recycle or dispose of properly. Learn more here: Soft Plastics Recycling.
Proof & Community
On‑the‑Water Notes
- Covering water: 1/8–1/4 oz head; slow‑roll parallel to breaks and edges; many bites on the kill.
- Electronics: Hover/stroll on fish you can see; keep line semi‑slack so the bait breathes.
- Shallow cover: Weighted hook through lanes; kill beside posts and laydowns.
Species Notes
- Bass: All rigs apply. Translucent skins in clear; brighter core contrasts in stain. Add micro‑twitches on followers.
- Walleye: 1/8–1/4 oz jig head or underspin; slow‑roll along breaks/current seams; pause on rock tops.
- Trout: 1/16–1/8 oz jig head in rivers; steady swim through tailouts/seams; hover over deep pools.
Q&A
Q: Why pick the Coreshot Rippin’ Shad over the standard Rippin’ Shad?
A: The translucent skin over a bright core throws internal flash at slow speeds—more draw without extra bulk; great in stain, low light, and under forward‑facing sonar.
