Overview
The SPRO Essential Series Aruku Shad Jr does things no other lipless crankbait can. Uniquely made to lock on it's nose on the bottom, it is a great tool for bedding bass. Designed to run nose down, it is the most weedless lipless crankbait on the market. Super loud rattles. Gamakatsu hooks. The SPRO Essential Series Aruku Shad Jr is one of the best lipless crankbait on the market.
| Spro Essential Series | Length | Weight | Class |
| Aruku Shad Jr 60 | 2-1/3" | 3/8oz | Sinking |
| Aruku Shad Jr 65 | 2-1/2" | 1/2oz | Sinking |
Please note: Aruku Shad Jr. 65 packaging says 3/8oz. Actual weight is 1/2oz.
Please note: some inventory may come with round eyes versus the slanted version.
*SPRO is undergoing a transition in hooks for this product. The Spro Aruku Shad Jr 65 may include either #5 Gamakatsu Black Nickel Treble Hooks or #5 Gamakatsu Nano Alpha Coated Treble Hooks.
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Customer Reviews
Cellmate LoversGreat bait In the 60 for fall fishing, just would love to be able to get it in the Cellmate color which is the best shad pattern in the Spro line of crankbaits.
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Comments: Absolutely love lipless plugs and this one is up there for me. Ohio is very forage driven state when there's a bait shortage or our smaller-than-Texas sized fish are eating tiny minnows, these clean up nicely. 3/8oz won't help in highly turbulent waters, but for any pond or calmer reservoirs these bang.
From: Chris: Ohio 12/29/21
Comments: Smaller size but still heavy. Not the best combo for 1-3 foot shallow grass, but for hail mary casts out a little deeper, this is your guy. This outfishes the smaller trap just about every time I put them up head to head.
From: Jason: 10/25/21
Comments: Slammed a 5lb largemouth just casting down the shoreline imitating shad. This bait really kills during the summer here in San Diego, especially in blue chrome.
From: Mike: San Diego, CA 6/21/15
Comments: Sweet little rattlebait. Kill it, and amaze your friends when they start popping it once it rests on the bottom.
From: Jay6: USA 9/19/14
Comments: This is a fine bait. This smaller version is a great bait when you need a smaller profile.
From: Lou: NJ
Comments: This bait is hot in spring and great overall. I have been killing them this spring on the Mud Bug red color this past two weeks, I have tried other similar lipless in a very close color and pattern but they won't catch fish like this little thing does. The hooks are super sharp and strong so get your self some here at the best place and best price.
From: Charlie: Trenton, NJ
Comments: I've been fishing lipless crankbaits for over 30 years, and the Aruku Shad Jr. is the best summer-time vegetation ripper I've ever used. This little bait will get through the "slop" and catch fish better than a heavy jig, and the internal rattle is top-notch!! In the clear water reservoirs I fish in southern Ohio, I've found that the Wild Shiner and Spooky Shad patterns drive the bass crazy. My 12 year old son and I took turns using these two lures last June on one of our favorite lakes and we caught 8 keepers in an hour, including five 3 pounders and one 4 lb. 5 oz. hawg! I love these lures!!
From: Brian: Gallipolis, OH
Comments: Great lure it casts super far and produces well on the first casts in caught a 3 pounder such a good bait.
From: Andrew: Stratford, CT