Dougs Custom Lures 3.75" inch Rippin' Shad Soft Plastic Bait

Doug’s Custom Lures 3.75-Inch Rippin’ Shad is a finesse soft plastic bait designed to imitate small baitfish with remarkable realism. Its streamlined profile and subtle tail action make it perfect for targeting bass in clear water or when fish are under heavy pressure. This bait is built to mimic the darting or gliding movements of a shad, making it irresistible to predators. Whether you’re fishing open water or tight cover, the Rippin’ Shad is as versatile as it gets.

The Rippin’ Shad is ideal for a variety of conditions, from clear lakes to pressured ponds. Its finesse action excels in tough fishing situations, making it a must-have in your lineup.

Doug’s 3.75-Inch Rippin’ Shad is the go-to bait when finesse and realism are what you need. Rig it up and watch as its lifelike action brings bass charging in for the bite!

How to Rig Them:

• Drop Shot: Rig it nose-hooked for a hovering presentation that stays just off the bottom.
• Jig Trailer: Give extra girth to your skirted jig.
• Swimbait Hook: Pair it with a weighted swimbait hook to fish it weedless through vegetation or structure.
• Jig Head: Perfect for open-water casting or vertical presentations, adding weight for deeper retrieves.
• Ned Rig: Thread it on a small finesse jig head for a subtle action near the bottom.
• Damiki Rig: Use it vertically in deep water for pinpoint targeting when bass are holding near schools of baitfish.

The Rippin’ Shad mimics small shad, minnows, or other baitfish that bass feed on regularly. With its lifelike action and slim profile, it resembles an injured or fleeing baitfish, making it a prime target for opportunistic predators.

How to Fish It:

• Slow Retrieve: Cast it out and reel it back steadily, letting the natural tail action do the work.
• Twitch-and-Pause: Mimic a darting, wounded baitfish with short twitches of the rod tip followed by pauses.
• Vertical Jigging: Drop it directly below the boat and jig it subtly to entice suspended fish.
• Dragging: Let it glide along the bottom, imitating a small baitfish scouring for food.
• Fan Casting: Cover large areas of water by casting in all directions and varying your retrieve speed.