Fly Shad 2.75" - Trout & Bass Floating Hardbait

The Catch America Fly Shad is a 2.75 inch floating hard bait built to trigger aggressive strikes from trout. It weighs 1/4 ounce and dives 8 to 9 feet, so it covers water fast and reaches active fish whether you are casting the bank or trolling open water.

The Fly Shad dives 8 to 9 feet on a steady retrieve or troll. Because it floats at rest, you can pause it over structure and let it rise, then dig it back down. That rise-and-dive action often draws reaction strikes from trout that ignore steadier lures.

The name comes from the fly-style tail on the back of the lure. That tail adds lifelike movement and a second point of attraction behind the diving body. The extra motion helps entice curious and pressured trout, giving them a subtle target after the wobble draws them in.

The Fly Shad comes in 18 proven color patterns, from natural shad tones to bright hex and tiger finishes. That range lets you match changing water clarity and light. Run natural colors in clear water and brighter patterns when the water stains or the sky goes gray.

Both work. Casting lets you target shoreline structure, points, and cover, working the float-and-dive action on the retrieve. Trolling covers open water and suspended fish while holding the lure in the 8 to 9 foot zone. Its 1/4 ounce weight casts well on light and ultralight gear.

Max's Mini Rod paired with a Pinnacle Ultralight Spinning Reel makes a fun casting setup for the Fly Shad. The ultralight blank loads on the cast and makes every trout feel bigger, while the reel's smooth drag handles fish that hit the diving bait hard.