Tracer Shad  #5 Painted Perch

Natural Forage Profile • High‑Flash Perch Pattern • Ultra‑Soft Tail Action

The Painted Perch Tracer Shad is built for anglers who want a compact, natural‑looking bait that still throws enough flash to get noticed in current. Designed to mimic juvenile perch—the primary forage for walleye, bass, and river predators—this shad profile pairs lifelike color transitions with a subtle metallic sheen that flickers with every movement.

Hand‑poured in small batches, the Tracer Shad features an ultra‑soft tail that activates with the slightest lift, drift, or current push. Whether you’re vertical jigging deep channels or slow‑rolling along structure, this bait stays balanced, stays natural, and stays in the strike zone.

🎨 Signature Painted Perch Pattern

• Green‑to‑yellow perch body with natural shading
• Subtle metallic flash for realism in mixed clarity
• Dark vertical barring for a true perch silhouette
• Ultra‑soft tail that kicks with minimal movement

This colorway excels when predators are keyed in on perch or other small baitfish.

🎣 Where It Shines

Perfect for:

• Detroit, Saginaw, and St. Clair River walleye
• Bass feeding on small perch and shiners
• Trout and steelhead in clear or lightly stained water
• Deep edges, current seams, and structure transitions

If the fish are feeding on perch, this is the match‑the‑hatch choice.

🪝 Rigging Options

• Jig Head – Vertical jigging, snap jigging, or slow lifts
• Drop Shot – Natural quiver for suspended or neutral fish
• Carolina Rig – Smooth, gliding action behind a weight
• Drifting – Let the current bring the bait to life

⭐ Why Anglers Choose Painted Perch Tracer Shad

• Natural forage profile that matches real perch
• Ultra‑soft tail for lifelike movement
• Subtle flash that triggers strikes without overpowering
• Hand‑poured for consistency and premium action
• Proven performer in Michigan’s big‑water river systems