{"product_id":"predator-catcher-jointed-swimbait-fishing-lure","title":"INNOTAK Multi-Jointed Swimbait – 1 Pack, 5.63\" Slow Sinking Shad Pattern Fishing Lure for Striped Bass, Bass, Pike \u0026 Saltwater Predators, 2 Mustad Treble Hooks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePredator Catcher is a 5.63-inch multi-jointed swimbait in a natural shad \/ herring pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e – holographic silver flanks with blue-green back, yellow lateral stripe and a translucent gold tail. It mimics the shad, herring, alewife and menhaden that striped bass, largemouth bass, pike and inshore saltwater predators chase in open water, which makes it the most universal color in the INNOTAK line. The segmented ABS body is joined with heavy-duty flexible fabric and swims with a smooth S-shaped action on a slow retrieve, flashing on every turn like a schooling baitfish. Sold as a single lure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShad color for open water and saltwater\u003c\/strong\u003e – holographic silver flash imitates shad, herring and menhaden; the first pick for striped bass, schooling bass and inshore species like redfish, snook and speckled trout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRealistic S-shaped swimming action\u003c\/strong\u003e – multi-segment body with flexible fabric joints moves like a live baitfish on a straight retrieve, twitch or stop-and-go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew open-mouth head design\u003c\/strong\u003e – pushes water for improved underwater movement and stronger vibration that predators track from a distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-cast weight system\u003c\/strong\u003e – built-in steel gravity balls add casting distance and a subtle rattle; the lure weighs 1.02 oz (29 g).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 ultra-sharp Mustad treble hooks\u003c\/strong\u003e on strong split rings for solid hooksets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3D holographic eyes and detailed scale pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e on a durable ABS body – made for freshwater and saltwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTarget species\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriped bass, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, musky, walleye, redfish, snook, speckled trout, bluefish and other predators that feed on shad, herring and menhaden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to fish it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow steady retrieve\u003c\/strong\u003e through schooling bait, along current seams and over open flats – the most natural presentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwitch and pause\u003c\/strong\u003e – the lure flashes and glides on the pause, triggering following fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurn and kill\u003c\/strong\u003e – a few fast turns, then stop; ideal for reaction strikes from stripers, pike and bluefish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a steel or heavy fluorocarbon leader for toothy species to protect your line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eINNOTAK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel \/ color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePredator Catcher (shad pattern)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLure type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-jointed hard swimbait (slow sinking)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.63 in (14.3 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.02 oz (29 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABS plastic, flexible fabric joints\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHooks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Mustad treble hooks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEyes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3D holographic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage includes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 swimbait\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Predator Catcher floating or sinking?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSlow sinking. Count it down to reach suspended fish or start the retrieve right away to fish the upper water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I choose the shad color?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhenever predators are feeding on silver baitfish – shad, herring, alewife, menhaden – in open water, in clear to lightly stained conditions, and for any saltwater inshore or surf fishing. If you buy only one INNOTAK color, this is the most versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a leader or box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo – this is the single lure. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/multi-jointed-swimbait-fishing-lures-set-of-3\"\u003eINNOTAK 3-pack\u003c\/a\u003e includes three colors, three steel leaders and a tackle box. Other single colors: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/alligator-harry-jointed-swimbait-fishing-lure\"\u003eAlligator Harry\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bass-hunter-jointed-swimbait-fishing-lure\"\u003eBass Hunter\u003c\/a\u003e (perch), \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bloody-harry-jointed-swimbait-fishing-lure\"\u003eBloody Harry\u003c\/a\u003e (brown trout), \u003ca href=\"\/products\/head-hunter-jointed-swimbait-fishing-lure\"\u003eHead Hunter\u003c\/a\u003e (bluegill) and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tricky-snake-jointed-swimbait-fishing-lure\"\u003eTricky Snake\u003c\/a\u003e (rainbow trout).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat rod and line should I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA medium to medium-heavy spinning or casting rod with 12–20 lb line (or 20–30 lb braid) handles a 1 oz swimbait comfortably. Rinse hooks and split rings with fresh water after saltwater use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eINNOTAK is a US-based fishing lure brand. Questions? Contact us at sales@innotak.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INNOTAK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67731438305363,"sku":"INT-SWB-55-PC","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/2179\/6435\/files\/1_1.jpg?v=1792283342","url":"https:\/\/www.innotak.com\/products\/predator-catcher-jointed-swimbait-fishing-lure","provider":"INNOTAK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}