The Lake Fork Tackle Live Magic Shad is the ultimate live-action swimbait! The technically advanced design of the Live Magic Shad mimics the swimming motion of a fleeing baitfish when retrieved. The Live Magic Shad is impregnated with garlic and made from super soft plastic, allowing fish to hold on longer. No matter how the Magic Shad is rigged - weightless, Texas, Carolina, drop shot, wacky, or on a jighead, the Live Magic Shad draws impressive strikes.
Hands down, the best chatterbait trailerI simply don't tie on a chatterbait without a magic shad on it as a trailer. The joints and the horizontal tail give it an action unlike any other Swimbait out there. If I'm looking for a more erratic retrieve, I use the boot tail version.
Brandt - TEXAS, United StatesOctober 18, 2024
4
out of 5 Stars
Would Recommend
Unique swim bait actionThese bait have a unique gliding action, definitely different than paddle tail baits. The downside is the shape and length doesn't offer universal rigging. This bait was definitely intended to be used with nose screw weighted hooks. I love most of Lake Fork baits but there are far better, cheaper and more universal swim bait options in my opinion.
Jeremy - NY, United StatesAugust 04, 2024
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Comments: This is the original bladed jig trailer, don't sleep on this bait. The segmented tail allows it to collapse when the bass takes it in as well as gives it secondary action. The horizontal tail compliments the shimmy of the bait. Try the 4.5", there's a reason these baits get hard to find. When you know...you know!
From: Lake Fork: TX 10/19/21
Comments: There's a lot of different ways to fish these baits, but the 2 most effective I have found in the upper Midwest are weightless Texas rigged, and on a bladed jig
From: Anthony: Chicago 8/17/21
Comments: Everyone says try it on a chatterbait. I haven't. I have caught some small bass throwing it on belly rigged swimbait hooks. The hooks give it action. Any other applications are useless. The bait doesn't swim any more than a shirt senko would. I had some of the older ones from before they changes the tail and they were great. I was really disappointed to find out I had ordered such a junk bait. Cheap swimbait s from Walmart will work a lot better.
From: Ford: Texas 2/11/20
Comments: The absolute best chatter bait trailer without a doubt! Has so much great action and it is very durable. I love throwing the bluegill color on the back of a green pumpkin chatter in ponds. That bright oranges really gets the bass fired up. This is a MUST BUY!
From:Pace: Lake Palestine, TX 9/15/17
Comments: great bait epecialy on chatterbaits. did a tourney on lake of the Ozarks and the bass slam these things. ended up destroying with a 26/3 pound bag with just these baits
From: Unknown - 4/17/17
Comments: One of the hottest smallie baits ever made, especially for the Susquehanna River! Smallies slam these baits without mercy, so hang on tight to your rods when that happens! Personally, I've caught some of my fattest smallies on this bait, particularly in the Fall feeding frenzy. Rig these with a Scrounger, a chatterbait, or even a spinnerbait to provoke even more vicious strikes! Make sure the colors of both lures match to match the hatch! Oh, and also never forget to buy multiple packs of these baits, for they are sure fragile after a few fish. Nonetheless, these are a must have for your tackle box(es), and don't leave home without them.
From: Alex: Harrisburg, PA 8/1/15
Comments: By cutting the tail off and attaching it vertically, with mend it style glue, it wont swim anymore and you'll have to reverse the process.(Doh!) "You never know until you try!" Don't try, because I know. "A Great Swimbait & Trailer ", as is!
From: Outcast: CA 7/3/15
Comments: You gotta rig one of these as a trailer on a chatterbait style jig.They work great...its one of my go to lures on overcast days in the summer...for big pig smallies on the susquehanna river,PA.
From: Tyler: susquehanna river, PA
Comments: one of the best swim baits I have ever used I put them on my jigs, spinner baits, and Alabama rig and they work great
From: Allen: MN
Comments: I have a good collects of swimbaits. About 70 percent of my swimbait are these guys right here!!! I rigged them on a Owner Stand up jig head. And it is KILLLER! best way to fish this is slow with a few fast burst on the reel. it causes the tail to flow more natural! and gives a fish a good picture of the bait as it moves in for the kill. 10 out of 10
From: Tuan V.P: Los Angeles, CA
Comments: Absolutely great looking swimbait. Swims perfect through the water no matter how fast or slow you reel it. One of the best swimbaits on the market, cant wait till winter to put them on an A rig.
From: Will: AL
Comments: Got the promo pack and the fish went wild the first time i tied one on using an Owner twistlock 5/0 superline hook.2 of us caught 33 in a few hours.The action is great on the fall.As a result i just ordered more.The promo deals should come with every order. Live magic shad works great!!!!
From: Tony: West Chester
Comments: Caught my biggest creek smallmouth ever on the white 3.5" I wish they were not do expensive but The spend 15$ get a pack free is a good deal. I use a 2/0 offset ewg gamakatsu and find that they last a little bit longer than using a 3/0
From: Gary: KY
Comments: Got a free one with my frog trailer hooks. Went out and tried it and caught a 8 or 9 pounder within a few casts. Great action on it, I was fishing it weedless with a 5/0 wide gap hook.
From: Justin: Virginia Beach, VA
Comments: i will let you guys in on alittle secret. Try these working slow on a Carolina rig. Kills on amistad
From: Joseph
Comments: these turn bad days good when the bite gets tough. Incredible action. The hook up ratio is surprisingly good just make sure to use the right size.
Comments: Try these things as a trailer for your 3/8 oz. swim jig. Then run it like a slow rolled spinnerbait low in the cover no added twiches necessary. Oh and before I forget, really hang onto your fishing rod because a careless grip will cost you.
From: L.J.: Sac, CA
Comments: Excellent bait, the swimming action on this is AWESOME. Put it on as a trailer on a Sworming Hornet and you have one killer bass bait. Durability comes into question though because the nose does split when you put it on the Sworming Hornet after a few fish.
From: Andrew: Algonac, MI
Comments: Was trying to figure out what type of trailer to use on an original Phenix vibrating jig in 5/8 ounce. Tried these things and could not get hooked up. Made modification by cutting hook on jig and heating it up to be able to form a closed loop. Through this loop I attached a red 3.0 Gamakatsu spinner bait trailer hook. This really increased the lures activity. Then when I used the magic shad has a trailer.........NIRVANA!! The Big Girls inhale this thing now. So far, 14 pound largemouth from Clear Lake.
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Comments: This is the original bladed jig trailer, don't sleep on this bait. The segmented tail allows it to collapse when the bass takes it in as well as gives it secondary action. The horizontal tail compliments the shimmy of the bait. Try the 4.5", there's a reason these baits get hard to find. When you know...you know!
From: Lake Fork: TX 10/19/21
Comments: There's a lot of different ways to fish these baits, but the 2 most effective I have found in the upper Midwest are weightless Texas rigged, and on a bladed jig
From: Anthony: Chicago 8/17/21
Comments: Everyone says try it on a chatterbait. I haven't. I have caught some small bass throwing it on belly rigged swimbait hooks. The hooks give it action. Any other applications are useless. The bait doesn't swim any more than a shirt senko would. I had some of the older ones from before they changes the tail and they were great. I was really disappointed to find out I had ordered such a junk bait. Cheap swimbait s from Walmart will work a lot better.
From: Ford: Texas 2/11/20
Comments: The absolute best chatter bait trailer without a doubt! Has so much great action and it is very durable. I love throwing the bluegill color on the back of a green pumpkin chatter in ponds. That bright oranges really gets the bass fired up. This is a MUST BUY!
From: Pace: Lake Palestine, TX 9/15/17
Comments: great bait epecialy on chatterbaits. did a tourney on lake of the Ozarks and the bass slam these things. ended up destroying with a 26/3 pound bag with just these baits
From: Unknown - 4/17/17
Comments: One of the hottest smallie baits ever made, especially for the Susquehanna River! Smallies slam these baits without mercy, so hang on tight to your rods when that happens! Personally, I've caught some of my fattest smallies on this bait, particularly in the Fall feeding frenzy. Rig these with a Scrounger, a chatterbait, or even a spinnerbait to provoke even more vicious strikes! Make sure the colors of both lures match to match the hatch! Oh, and also never forget to buy multiple packs of these baits, for they are sure fragile after a few fish. Nonetheless, these are a must have for your tackle box(es), and don't leave home without them.
From: Alex: Harrisburg, PA 8/1/15
Comments: By cutting the tail off and attaching it vertically, with mend it style glue, it wont swim anymore and you'll have to reverse the process.(Doh!) "You never know until you try!" Don't try, because I know. "A Great Swimbait & Trailer ", as is!
From: Outcast: CA 7/3/15
Comments: You gotta rig one of these as a trailer on a chatterbait style jig.They work great...its one of my go to lures on overcast days in the summer...for big pig smallies on the susquehanna river,PA.
From: Tyler: susquehanna river, PA
Comments: one of the best swim baits I have ever used I put them on my jigs, spinner baits, and Alabama rig and they work great
From: Allen: MN
Comments: I have a good collects of swimbaits. About 70 percent of my swimbait are these guys right here!!! I rigged them on a Owner Stand up jig head. And it is KILLLER! best way to fish this is slow with a few fast burst on the reel. it causes the tail to flow more natural! and gives a fish a good picture of the bait as it moves in for the kill. 10 out of 10
From: Tuan V.P: Los Angeles, CA
Comments: Absolutely great looking swimbait. Swims perfect through the water no matter how fast or slow you reel it. One of the best swimbaits on the market, cant wait till winter to put them on an A rig.
From: Will: AL
Comments: Got the promo pack and the fish went wild the first time i tied one on using an Owner twistlock 5/0 superline hook.2 of us caught 33 in a few hours.The action is great on the fall.As a result i just ordered more.The promo deals should come with every order. Live magic shad works great!!!!
From: Tony: West Chester
Comments: Caught my biggest creek smallmouth ever on the white 3.5" I wish they were not do expensive but The spend 15$ get a pack free is a good deal. I use a 2/0 offset ewg gamakatsu and find that they last a little bit longer than using a 3/0
From: Gary: KY
Comments: Got a free one with my frog trailer hooks. Went out and tried it and caught a 8 or 9 pounder within a few casts. Great action on it, I was fishing it weedless with a 5/0 wide gap hook.
From: Justin: Virginia Beach, VA
Comments: i will let you guys in on alittle secret. Try these working slow on a Carolina rig. Kills on amistad
From: Joseph
Comments: these turn bad days good when the bite gets tough. Incredible action. The hook up ratio is surprisingly good just make sure to use the right size.
Comments: Try these things as a trailer for your 3/8 oz. swim jig. Then run it like a slow rolled spinnerbait low in the cover no added twiches necessary. Oh and before I forget, really hang onto your fishing rod because a careless grip will cost you.
From: L.J.: Sac, CA
Comments: Excellent bait, the swimming action on this is AWESOME. Put it on as a trailer on a Sworming Hornet and you have one killer bass bait. Durability comes into question though because the nose does split when you put it on the Sworming Hornet after a few fish.
From: Andrew: Algonac, MI
Comments: Was trying to figure out what type of trailer to use on an original Phenix vibrating jig in 5/8 ounce. Tried these things and could not get hooked up. Made modification by cutting hook on jig and heating it up to be able to form a closed loop. Through this loop I attached a red 3.0 Gamakatsu spinner bait trailer hook. This really increased the lures activity. Then when I used the magic shad has a trailer.........NIRVANA!! The Big Girls inhale this thing now. So far, 14 pound largemouth from Clear Lake.
From: L.J. Sac, CA