Tracer Shad 3″ — The Count

Dark Profile • Bold Flash • Ultra‑Soft Tail Action

The Count Tracer Shad (3″) delivers the same dark, aggressive presence as the larger versions, now in a compact finesse profile built for pressured fish, tight current seams, and cold‑water bites. This 3″ shad features a rich, shadow‑casting body with subtle internal flash — a deadly combination that helps predators track and strike even when visibility is low.

Hand‑poured in small batches, The Count’s ultra‑soft tail activates with the slightest lift, drift, or current push. Whether you’re vertical jigging tight structure or drifting river seams, this downsized version stays balanced, stays visible, and stays in the strike zone.

🎨 The Count Colorway

• Dark, bold body for a strong underwater silhouette
• Subtle internal flash for low‑light visibility
• Ultra‑soft tail for lifelike micro‑movement
• Designed to excel in stained water, deep water, and cloudy conditions

This is your go‑to finesse color when fish want something with presence.

🎣 Where the 3″ Count Excels

Perfect for:

• Detroit, Saginaw, and St. Clair River walleye during tough bites
• Trout and steelhead in mixed or stained clarity
• Bass feeding on darker forage or reacting to silhouette baits
• Tight structure, shallow edges, and finesse presentations
• Dawn, dusk, and overcast conditions

When visibility drops and fish get picky, the 3″ Count gets crushed.

🪝 Rigging Options

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

⭐ Why Anglers Choose the 3″ Count

• Dark, high‑contrast profile in a compact finesse size
• Ultra‑soft tail for premium lifelike action
• Subtle flash that triggers reaction strikes
• Hand‑poured for consistency and performance
• Proven performer in Michigan’s toughest river systems