Savage Gear Monster Shad 18cm 33g Green Smelt

Savage Gear Monster Shad 18 cm / 33 g — Slim-Profile Paddle Tail That Drives Pike Wild

The Monster Shad is a freshwater soft lure built for anglers who target big predators seriously. At 18 cm and 33 g, this sinking paddle tail delivers a distinctive double-kick, S-curve action that reads as pure prey on the strike zone.

Action and Attraction Built Into Every Cast

The Monster Shad's slim body generates a tight double-kick combined with a subtle S-curve on the retrieve — a movement signature that pike and other large freshwater predators find hard to ignore. Built-in glass rattles amplify the lure's presence in coloured water and even show up clearly on modern echo sounders, so you know exactly where your bait is working.

Engineering Details That Separate Bites from Misses

An inside-paint finish protects colour integrity through repeated strikes and gravel contact. The air-filled rear body increases buoyancy at the tail, enhancing the paddle kick and keeping the lure tracking true on jig-head rigs or behind a stinger hook. UV-active pigments in the Green Smelt colour give the bait an extra edge in low-light conditions or stained water. Each pack contains 2 lures.

Choose the Right Variant

The Monster Shad comes in two sizes and a wide range of colours. Match size and colour to your target species, water clarity, and conditions:

Monster Shad 18 cm / 33 g — Green Smelt(this product): Natural baitfish imitation with UV-active finish; ideal for pike and perch in clear to lightly stained freshwater; effective on standard jig heads with stinger hook
Monster Shad 18 cm / 33 g — Dirty Roach: Realistic roach pattern; great all-round colour for pike in clear rivers and lakes
Monster Shad 18 cm / 33 g — Perch: Perch-stripe pattern; works well when perch are the primary forage or target species
Monster Shad 18 cm / 33 g — Blue Silver UV: High-visibility UV colour; strong choice in deeper or darker water
Monster Shad 18 cm / 33 g — Olive Green UV: UV-enhanced natural tone; suited to weedy, coloured water
Monster Shad 18 cm / 33 g — Motor Oil UV: Dark UV attractor; proven in murky conditions and overcast light
Monster Shad 18 cm / 33 g — Firetiger: High-contrast attractor pattern; good in coloured or turbid water
Monster Shad 18 cm / 33 g — Lemon Tiger: Bright contrast colour; useful as a change bait when natural tones are ignored
Monster Shad 18 cm / 33 g — Golden Ambulance: Strong attractor finish; performs well in low-light sessions
Monster Shad 18 cm / 33 g — Pearl Shiner: Subtle pearlescent finish; suited to clear water and pressured fish
Monster Shad 22 cm / 60 g (multiple colours): Step up to this size when targeting trophy pike or fishing deeper, heavier current; rigging options include jig head and stinger hook