Four-Seven Lures 3.8 Inch Flexfin Shad Soft Plastic Bait
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Four-Seven Lures
Four-Seven Lures 3.8 Inch Flexfin Shad Soft Plastic Bait
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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