Soft lure ILLEX Dexter Shad 175

The Illex Dexter Shad 175 

The Illex Dexter Shad 175 is a shad-type soft lure. It was designed to be used as a "cranking shad", meaning on a straight retrieve. It is also perfect when predators want a substantial mouthful. It features a powerful rolling action and a firm body with an integrated Nitro Booster crustacean attractant. Ultra effective at all retrieve speeds.

Key features

• 15.5cm
• 33g
• Specific body firmness
• Powerful rolling action
• Integrated Nitro Booster crustacean attractant
• Wide choice of colors
• Can be used on a jig head, rig, or as a trailer

Tips from our team of enthusiasts

Rigging the Dexter Shad 175

• In the classic manner on a jig head such as the BKK Round Elite Stinger Eye Bait Keeper
• On a shallow rig such as the Stinger Xorus Ulti Shallow Rig Long.

Color

As for color, the starting point will be the environment. The clearer it is, the more natural colors you should use; the more opaque it is, the more flashy or dark shades — even black — you should use. This is a base that will need to be adjusted day by day.

If you have any questions about choosing a rod, rigs suited to your fishing area, or the type of line (monofilament, braid, fluorocarbon) to use on your reel, do not hesitate to contact us through our website, by phone, or by visiting our Ardent Pêche store directly.