Hunthouse 170mm Sinking Paddle Tail Swimbait Shad
Hunthouse 170mm Sinking Paddle Tail Swimbait Shad
This 170mm soft shad is built for anglers who want a big-profile bait that still swims with a natural roll. The sinking design gets it down through the water column fast, and the paddle tail kicks hard on the retrieve, throwing off vibration that bass and other predators track from a distance in stained or open water.
The scale-textured body and belly slot help it flex and catch light without looking stiff on the fall. Rig it on a jig head or swimbait hook for largemouth around deep structure and points, or slow-roll it for suspended smallmouth. It also handles well for seabass, perch, and zander when bass are not around, making it a versatile addition to any swimbait box.
Specifications
| Type | Soft plastic paddle tail swimbait |
| Length | 170mm (approx. 6.7 in) |
| Weight | 35g (bait only, unrigged) |
| Depth | Sinking, adjustable with jig head weight |
| Action | Wide paddle tail kick with subtle body roll |
| Hooks | Sold unrigged, use swimbait hook or jig head 3/8-1oz |
| Best for | Largemouth, smallmouth, and general predator fishing |
How to fish it
- Rig on a weighted swimbait hook or jig head sized to your target depth and current.
- Cast past cover or drop-offs and let the bait sink to the desired depth before starting your retrieve.
- Use a steady, moderate retrieve to keep the paddle tail working, pausing near structure to let it flutter down.
- Slow-roll along channel edges and points for suspended bass, speeding up briefly to trigger reaction strikes.
Frequently asked
Most anglers pair this 170mm shad with a 3/8oz to 1oz jig head depending on depth and current, or an internal weighted swimbait hook for a more natural fall.
Darker, high-contrast patterns like this one show up well in stained or off-color water, while more natural, translucent colors tend to work better in clear conditions.
A medium-heavy to heavy rod paired with 15-20lb fluorocarbon or braid with a fluorocarbon leader gives you the backbone to work the bait and set the hook on bigger fish.
No, the size and profile also work well for seabass, perch, and zander, making it a solid crossover bait if you fish for multiple species.