My favorite Shad lure would have to be your standard zoom super fluke on a swarming hornet jighead.

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That one you made looks sick! Whats the action like? Ever consider selling anything like that? I'd love to get a blank of something identical to that. Looks like a good hitch profile as well. Nice work!