ADUSTA Penta Shad is a premium Japanese-designed soft plastic paddle-tail swimbait engineered for both freshwater and saltwater predator fishing. It is highly regarded for fusing the profile of a small baitfish with a stable, hard-wobbling action that triggers predatory instincts even at ultra-low retrieve speeds.
Design Features
- Ship-Keel Body Shape: The cross-section of the body is shaped like an inverted triangle ("V" shape), mimicking the keel of a ship. This design controls water flow and keeps the bait perfectly upright and stable, even when fishing through heavy river currents or fast retrieves.
- The Pentagon Tail: Unlike traditional round paddle tails, the Penta Shad features a distinct pentagonal caudal fin with a reinforcing top keel. This unique geometry generates wide, fast vibrations and an intense kicking action without warping the tail's structural integrity.
- Ultra-Thin Tail Base: A elongated, tapered narrowing right before the tail reduces side-to-side body rolling while maximizing the secondary wobbling motion.
- Flavor & Salt Infusion: Constructed from high-density, supple rubber mixed with salt and ADUSTA's proprietary "AMTRS" scent attractant. It provides a natural texture that ensures predators hold onto the bait longer.
The bait is built as a "Salt in Slow Sinking" type and naturally undulates as it falls under its own weight, imitating a vulnerable baitfish diving toward the bottom.
| Size | Length | Weight | Typical Quantity/Pack | Target Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-inch | 50 mm | 1.3 g | 8 pcs | Perch, Trout, Light Rock Fishing (LRF) |
| 3-inch | 75 mm | 4.5 g | 6 pcs | Perch, Zander, Bass |
| 4-inch | 100 mm | 11 g | 5 pcs | Zander, Large Bass, Pike |
| 5-inch | 127 mm | 13 g | 4 pcs | Pike, Zander, Large Predators |