
Availability: In Stock
The Strike King Red Eye Shad 1/2oz Olive Shad is a lipless crankbait built for serious bass hunters who want a compact, versatile lure that works across seasons and water conditions. This half-ounce profile casts easily, sinks on the pause, and generates aggressive hunting strikes through its natural olive shad finish and responsive action. Whether you're working shallow flats, channel ledges, or grass lines, the Red Eye Shad delivers the kind of erratic, lifelike movement that triggers bass to commit.
What sets the Red Eye Shad apart from generic lipless crankbaits is its free-floating rattle system—sound travels through the lure's internal chambers with each twitch and drop, mimicking the noise of a wounded baitfish. That action on the fall is where this lure earns its reputation; it doesn't just sink dead-stick, it wobbles and flutters in a way that bass find irresistible. The design philosophy comes straight from Strike King's pro staff, so you're fishing gear that's been stress-tested on tournament waters and proven to produce when it matters.
The premium hooks and realistic 3D eyes round out a lure that punches above its weight class for a 1/2oz profile. The Olive Shad colorway is a time-tested pattern that mimics naturalistic forage and works across varying light conditions. If you're building a hard bait arsenal for bass fishing—whether you're sight-casting to structure or blind-casting grass—the Red Eye Shad belongs in your box.
| Weight | 1/2 oz |
| Type | Lipless Crankbait |
| Color | Olive Shad |
| Brand | Strike King |
The Red Eye Shad is a lipless crankbait designed for bass fishing. Its half-ounce size and sinking action make it effective around shallow to medium-depth structure—grass, timber, drop-offs, and channel ledges. It works year-round and is especially productive when bass are feeding on shad.
The free-floating rattle system inside the lure creates sound and motion as it sinks. Rather than dropping inert, the Red Eye Shad wobbles and flutters on the pause, mimicking an injured or dying baitfish—this falling action triggers strikes from bass that follow the lure down.
Yes. Olive Shad is a natural, realistic finish that effectively imitates forage fish in a wide range of water conditions and light levels. It's a proven pattern that works across seasons and is a staple in most bass anglers' boxes.
The Red Eye Shad 1/2oz is a compact, castable profile that pairs well with standard bass tackle. The half-ounce weight provides good distance and control without requiring heavy or specialized equipment.

SKU: 127812939 • Weight: 0.25oz





Availability: In Stock
The Strike King Red Eye Shad 1/2oz Olive Shad is a lipless crankbait built for serious bass hunters who want a compact, versatile lure that works across seasons and water conditions. This half-ounce profile casts easily, sinks on the pause, and generates aggressive hunting strikes through its natural olive shad finish and responsive action. Whether you're working shallow flats, channel ledges, or grass lines, the Red Eye Shad delivers the kind of erratic, lifelike movement that triggers bass to commit.
What sets the Red Eye Shad apart from generic lipless crankbaits is its free-floating rattle system—sound travels through the lure's internal chambers with each twitch and drop, mimicking the noise of a wounded baitfish. That action on the fall is where this lure earns its reputation; it doesn't just sink dead-stick, it wobbles and flutters in a way that bass find irresistible. The design philosophy comes straight from Strike King's pro staff, so you're fishing gear that's been stress-tested on tournament waters and proven to produce when it matters.
The premium hooks and realistic 3D eyes round out a lure that punches above its weight class for a 1/2oz profile. The Olive Shad colorway is a time-tested pattern that mimics naturalistic forage and works across varying light conditions. If you're building a hard bait arsenal for bass fishing—whether you're sight-casting to structure or blind-casting grass—the Red Eye Shad belongs in your box.
| Weight | 1/2 oz |
| Type | Lipless Crankbait |
| Color | Olive Shad |
| Brand | Strike King |
The Red Eye Shad is a lipless crankbait designed for bass fishing. Its half-ounce size and sinking action make it effective around shallow to medium-depth structure—grass, timber, drop-offs, and channel ledges. It works year-round and is especially productive when bass are feeding on shad.
The free-floating rattle system inside the lure creates sound and motion as it sinks. Rather than dropping inert, the Red Eye Shad wobbles and flutters on the pause, mimicking an injured or dying baitfish—this falling action triggers strikes from bass that follow the lure down.
Yes. Olive Shad is a natural, realistic finish that effectively imitates forage fish in a wide range of water conditions and light levels. It's a proven pattern that works across seasons and is a staple in most bass anglers' boxes.
The Red Eye Shad 1/2oz is a compact, castable profile that pairs well with standard bass tackle. The half-ounce weight provides good distance and control without requiring heavy or specialized equipment.
SKU: 127812939 • Weight: 0.25oz
