Rocket Shad question

keithdog · 01-06-07, 01:48 PM

My son gave me an 1/2 oz. Rocket Shad for christmas. I've seen comments in here about using the Rocket Shad. I've never used one before and am looking forwared to using it. My question for you is under what conditions do you prefer to use it? Also, do you ever alter it in any way, such as replacing the double hook that comes with it or adding a trailer to the bait. And lastly, what is your favorite way to work the bait. Thanks guys!

JB · 01-06-07, 02:09 PM

I'd say with that single colorado blade and compact size, any time you see schooling shad being busted, that size works wonders here on the ohio river in the fall, 1/4 ounce size...and yes I'd throw a trailer on there, mr. twister grub ..

pig n jig · 01-06-07, 05:46 PM

Over the grass lines when you have little bait popping out of the water avoiding the bigger fish chasing them.I hate the english style hook on them, Going to be looking for a alternative hook system for them , I will let you know what I find works for me.I don't use a trailer hook, its all about the small profile that makes them work so well for me. P N J

pig n jig · 01-06-07, 06:26 PM

I do change blades some times.I like a indiana, but can't find the changed baits since I moved. Lol.

Vabass22 · 01-06-07, 07:18 PM

I put a split ring, then a red gammy treble on, and it worked fine for me!

pig n jig · 01-06-07, 07:30 PM

I have got a idea of using a hook like this.The hook will stay with the flexible section so the heavy lure weight can't pop it free as it can with the hooks on them from Strike King. http://www.mytackle.net/Gamakatsu%20...er%20Hooks.htm

Vabass22 · 01-06-07, 07:41 PM

Ive used something like that w/ short striking fish on sluggos. The barbs on the outside on that one though??

keithdog · 01-06-07, 11:09 PM

Hey Pig n Jig, that upper right one in your photo is what my son gave to me exactly.

keithdog · 01-06-07, 11:18 PM

I wonder what if one took off the double hook that comes with the lure and replace it with a dress treble, like with a mepps inline spinner. Would give the existing skirt more body. Would not be as weedless though as with the upright double hook it has now.

BPACA · 01-07-07, 10:33 AM

man slow roll these things ....they kick but this time of year.....fish em deep in the winter and shallow in the summer....you have a half oz size so your gonna wanna use it to probe deep points and suspending bass.

Vabass22 · 01-07-07, 02:19 PM

A dressed treble might not be the best idea, as these are meant for a SMALL profile. Try it though!

01-06-07, 01:48 PM	#1
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Rocket Shad question My son gave me an 1/2 oz. Rocket Shad for christmas. I've seen comments in here about using the Rocket Shad. I've never used one before and am looking forwared to using it. My question for you is under what conditions do you prefer to use it? Also, do you ever alter it in any way, such as replacing the double hook that comes with it or adding a trailer to the bait. And lastly, what is your favorite way to work the bait. Thanks guys!

01-06-07, 06:26 PM	#4
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	I do change blades some times.I like a indiana, but can't find the changed baits since I moved. Lol. Attached Thumbnails

01-06-07, 02:09 PM	#2
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	I'd say with that single colorado blade and compact size, any time you see schooling shad being busted, that size works wonders here on the ohio river in the fall, 1/4 ounce size...and yes I'd throw a trailer on there, mr. twister grub ..

01-06-07, 05:46 PM	#3
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	Over the grass lines when you have little bait popping out of the water avoiding the bigger fish chasing them.I hate the english style hook on them, Going to be looking for a alternative hook system for them , I will let you know what I find works for me.I don't use a trailer hook, its all about the small profile that makes them work so well for me. P N J

01-06-07, 07:18 PM	#5
Vabass22 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern Va Posts: 1,120	I put a split ring, then a red gammy treble on, and it worked fine for me!

01-06-07, 07:30 PM	#6
pig n jig BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 3,508	I have got a idea of using a hook like this.The hook will stay with the flexible section so the heavy lure weight can't pop it free as it can with the hooks on them from Strike King. http://www.mytackle.net/Gamakatsu%20...er%20Hooks.htm

01-06-07, 07:41 PM	#7
Vabass22 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern Va Posts: 1,120	Ive used something like that w/ short striking fish on sluggos. The barbs on the outside on that one though??

01-06-07, 11:09 PM	#8
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Hey Pig n Jig, that upper right one in your photo is what my son gave to me exactly.

01-06-07, 11:18 PM	#9
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	I wonder what if one took off the double hook that comes with the lure and replace it with a dress treble, like with a mepps inline spinner. Would give the existing skirt more body. Would not be as weedless though as with the upright double hook it has now.

01-07-07, 10:33 AM	#10
BPACA BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 420	man slow roll these things ....they kick but this time of year.....fish em deep in the winter and shallow in the summer....you have a half oz size so your gonna wanna use it to probe deep points and suspending bass.

01-07-07, 02:19 PM	#11
Vabass22 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Northern Va Posts: 1,120	A dressed treble might not be the best idea, as these are meant for a SMALL profile. Try it though!

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