True development in lure genres comes along rarely, but the Zerek Flat Shad
takes the traditional paddle-tail plastic and turns it into an awesome fishing
weapon.
Designed to be a snagless paddle-tail plastic that has unparalleled hook
setting ability the Zerek Flat Shad meets and then exceeds those
requirements.
Made from ultra-tough and environmentally friendly TPE material, the Flat
Shad's patented materials allow the plastic to stretch an incredible 10x its
original length before even looking like breaking. This makes for an
incredibly tough body that can be used again and again whether you're chasing
fish in tough country or you're simply chasing tough fish with nasty fangs!
The real beauty and development in this lure is seen in the design. The Flat
Shad sports a hollow belly and two slits on either side of the body that allow
the lure to compress horizontally and vertically meaning that the hook is
easily exposed when a fish strikes.
Coming pre-rigged on a weighted, chemically sharpened Mustad worm hook, the
Flat Shad's body simply crushes down under any pressure when rigged this way,
exposing the extra strong worm hook. It really is the best of both worlds:
Highly snag resistant and exceptional hook setting ability all built into one
lure.
On the fall the Flat Shad rolls and shimmies and comes to a rest on the bottom
with a tail up attitude. In any current at all the tail continues to pulsate
and additionally with the slightest of movements by the angler the tail kicks
into action immediately. And yes fish will pick this lure up off the bottom if
given the chance.
If you are not fishing in the rough stuff and you want to have a hook exposed
at all times, then simply rig the Flat Shad with a conventional jighead. The
lure accepts all manner of jigheads and rigged this way the action of the lure
is not diminished meaning you can chase barramundi in the lakes, target
threadfin salmon, roll the lure past some angry Murray cod and even target
large lake trout that have moved on from eating small insects to eating small
trout and other fish. The options are endless.
With a body roll that is complemented by a thumping tail action, the Flat Shad
will appeal to a huge number of fish. Add in the ability to load up the
internals with as much scent as you want and the Flat Shad is beginning to
look like a lure that will quickly gain popularity and earn its place in
tackle trays country wide.
Available in 7 fish attracting colours and in five sizes (3.5", 4.5", 5", 7"
and 9"), the Zerek Flat Shad has realistic eyes, a great colour range, a size
to suit your local baitfish and an action that has to be seen to be believed.
The Zerek Flat Shad is a refreshing look at what paddle-tail plastics can be -
the ultimate in design and functionality.
