The FRILLED SHAD has always been designed to give anglers a realistic baitfish profile with a subtle, natural action.
Originally released in 4.7” in 2021, the FRILLED SHAD is now available in a new 5.7” size.
But the new 5.7” isn’t simply about making the bait bigger.
It gives anglers another way to approach fish — especially when a slower presentation is what the situation calls for.
Why Go Bigger?
According to deps JAPAN, one of the key advantages of the larger 5.7” size is the ability to fish more slowly while using the same jig head weight.
The larger body helps maintain a natural presence in the water while allowing you to slow down your presentation.
That can be an important advantage when fish are less willing to chase a faster-moving bait or when you want to keep your bait in the strike zone longer.
The frill lip also serves another purpose. In addition to contributing to the FRILLED SHAD’s distinctive action, it can act as a weedguard, giving anglers another option when fishing around cover and vegetation.
4.7” or 5.7”? Let the Fish Tell You.
The addition of the 5.7” doesn’t replace the original 4.7”.
Instead, it gives anglers another option.
The 4.7” remains a versatile size when you want a more compact profile, while the 5.7” gives you a larger profile and the ability to slow down your presentation without necessarily increasing your jig head weight.
Rather than deciding on one size before you start fishing, carry both and pay attention to how the fish are reacting.
Sometimes a more compact presentation gets the response you want.
Other times, slowing things down with the larger 5.7” can make the difference.
FRILLED SHAD + SAKAMATA SHAD
The same approach can be applied when choosing between the FRILLED SHAD and SAKAMATA SHAD.
These baits don’t necessarily need to compete with each other. They can be two different tools for responding to what the fish are telling you.
Start with the presentation that fits the situation, watch how the fish react, and change your approach when necessary.
The goal isn’t simply to find the “best” bait.
It’s to have the right options available when conditions change.
FRILLED SHAD 5.7” — Now Available
The new 5.7” FRILLED SHAD comes 4 per pack.
The original 4.7” FRILLED SHAD is also back in stock and comes 5 per pack.
Whether you want the versatility of the original 4.7” or the larger profile and slower presentation of the new 5.7”, FRILLED SHAD now gives you another option to adapt your presentation to the fish and the conditions.
FRILLED SHAD 5.7” — NEW SIZE
FRILLED SHAD 4.7” — RESTOCKED
