Tracer Shad #5 Updated Painted Perch

Glow‑in‑the‑Dark Body • Red Tail w/ Red Flake • Ultra‑Soft Tail Action

The Updated Painted Perch Tracer Shad takes your original perch pattern and cranks it up to a whole new level. Built for anglers who want a natural forage profile with high‑visibility enhancements, this 3.25″ shad delivers lifelike movement, bold contrast, and a glow that keeps working long after the sun fades.

Hand‑poured in small batches, this version features a glow‑in‑the‑dark perch body paired with a striking red tail loaded with red flake. The result is a bait that stays natural in daylight, then lights up when the water gets dark, dirty, or deep — giving predators a target they can’t miss.

🎨 Updated Painted Perch Color

• Glow‑in‑the‑dark perch body for low‑light and deep‑water visibility
• Natural green‑to‑yellow perch shading with subtle metallic flash
• Dark vertical barring for a true perch silhouette
• Red tail with red flake for aggressive contrast and added flash
• Ultra‑soft tail that kicks with the slightest movement

This is your match‑the‑hatch perch pattern with a built‑in afterburner.

🎣 Where It Dominates

Perfect for:

• Detroit, Saginaw, and St. Clair River walleye
• Bass feeding on perch, shiners, and small baitfish
• Trout and steelhead in mixed clarity or low‑light conditions
• Deep edges, current seams, and structure transitions
• Night fishing, dawn/dusk windows, and stained water

If the fish are feeding on perch — or if visibility is low — this is the one you tie on.

🪝 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 glow and tail action to life

⭐ Why Anglers Choose the Updated Painted Perch

• Glow‑in‑the‑dark body for extended visibility
• Red tail with red flake for high‑contrast strikes
• Ultra‑soft tail for lifelike movement
• Natural perch profile that predators key in on
• Hand‑poured for consistency and premium action
• Proven performer in Michigan’s toughest river systems