Four-Seven Lures 3.8" Flexfin Shad Soft Plastic Bait
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Four-Seven Lures 3.8" Flexfin Shad Soft Plastic Bait
On-the-water overview (demo copy)
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Specs & build (demo copy)
Specs & build (demo copy)
Care & storage (demo copy)
Care & storage (demo copy)
Best ways to fish it (demo)
Swim Jig Trailer
Shallow grass, slow roll
Texas Rig
Pitching to cover
Ball Jig Head
Dragging sand or rock
Split Shot
Natural subtle glides
How, where, and why it excels
Bladed Jig Trailer (3/8–1/2 oz)
When & where: Stained water + wind; grass/rock transitions.
How: Medium retrieve; add pops; ensure straight rigging to avoid roll.
Why: Paddle tail adds lift and a tight thump without fighting the blade.
Buzz Bait Trailer (1/4–3/8 oz) — situational
When & where: Low light, wind lanes, and grass edges.
How: Slow roll so the tail barely kicks; kill next to cover.
Why: Adds lift for slower planing and a clean profile for hookups.
Spinnerbait Trailer (3/8–1/2 oz)
When & where: Wind on banks or grass lines; shad spawns.
How: Steady grind; brief stalls after deflection.
Why: Tail adds body and a baitfish kick without overpowering blades.
Swim Jig Trailer (1/4–3/8 oz)
When & where: Coontail/milfoil lanes; docks; small shad around grass.
How: Slow to medium; kill and restart after cover.
Why: Tight kick keeps tracking straight in chop and through lanes.
Underspin (1/8–3/8 oz)
When & where: Suspended bait, points, marinas.
How: Count‑down to depth; slow grind; add occasional stalls.
Why: Blade flash + FlexFin kick for clear‑water roamers.
Drop Shot (nose‑hooked)
When & where: Schoolers on graph; shade lines; vertical targets.
How: Hold in place; micro shakes; swim it 5–10 ft then stop.
Why: Minnow signal with a soft paddle kick convinces pressured fish.
Ned / Finesse Head (1/16–1/8 oz) — situational
When & where: Clear water & pressure.
How: Thread straight; slow swim‑and‑glide; drag‑pause on bottom.
Why: Gives you a subtle swimbait look in a tiny package.
Standard (Ball) Jig Head (1/8–1/4 oz)
When & where: Open water points and rock seams.
How: Count‑down; slow roll; tick cover then kill.
Why: Bread‑and‑butter swimbait delivery for small shad.
Texas Rig (light, 1/16–1/8 oz)
When & where: Grass edges and brush pockets.
How: Slow swim with stalls; twitch to free in grass.
Why: Weedless control while keeping a natural baitfish kick.
Weighted Swimbait Hook (3/0, 1/8–3/16 oz keel)
When & where: Sparse grass lanes; shallow wind lanes.
How: Slow grind; brief stalls; keep it straight.
Why: Keel weight stabilizes and keeps the FlexFin in the strike zone.
Weightless / Damiki‑style glide (situational)
When & where: Calm mornings, shade pockets, and marina slips.
How: Cast past targets; count 2–4; short twitches to make the tail breathe.
Trim & Mods (quick hits)
- Pin the head with a dot of gel glue on keepers to prevent tearing.
- Heat‑straighten kinks: a brief dip in hot water re‑aligns tails.
- Downsize hook (2/0) and lighten heads in ultra‑clear water.
Dial it in
- Clear (6–10+ ft): Ghost/pearl shad, ayu/smelt, translucent smoke with micro‑flake.
- Stained (2–6 ft): Shad with darker backs (blue/back), green pumpkin shad, baitfish with gold/green flake.
- Muddy / Low light: White/pearl for visibility; black/black‑blue for silhouette.
Tip: On sunny rock, silver flake; on overcast wind, matte/opaque whites get tracked better.
Specs & Build
- Length: 3.8" (96.5 mm)
- Profile: Ribbed shad body with a flexible paddle "FlexFin" tail for tight kick at slow speeds
- Material: Plastisol soft plastic
- Pack Qty: 6 per pack
- Best Pairings: Swim Jig (1/4–3/8), Bladed Jig (3/8–1/2), Spinnerbait (3/8–1/2), Underspin (1/8–3/8), Standard Ball Head (1/8–1/4), Weighted Swimbait Hook (3/0, 1/8–3/16)
- Availability: Hand‑poured; often made‑to‑order. Some makers fulfill in several days; see in‑stock status above.
Care & Storage
Store flat in the original bag. Keep darks/lights separate to avoid dye bleed. Rinse after salt to preserve plastic. 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
- Shad spawn: White/pearl on swim jigs or spinnerbaits; burn then kill.
- Cold fronts: Underspin slow‑roll; bites on the stall.
- Suspended schools: Count‑down underspin or ball head; long, even retrieves.
Q&A
Q: Why a 3.8" over a 3.3" or 4.3"?
A: 3.8" is the sweet‑spot for small shad profiles—casts well on 1/8–3/8 oz heads, tracks in light grass, and still convinces pressured fish.
Q: Best hook sizes?
A: Ball heads 1/0–2/0; weighted swimbait hooks 3/0; swim jigs/bladed jigs standard keeper hooks sized to 3.8" trailers.
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