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Connecticut Custom Lures

5″ Bayonet Bolt

$5.00

The 5″ Bayonet Bolts (10pack) are a precision soft plastic jerk shad designed for anglers who rely on fast response, clean darting action, and controlled movement to trigger reaction strikes from largemouth and smallmouth bass. Built with a streamlined baitfish profile, these baits excel when fish are keyed on fleeing forage and demand a sharp, erratic presentation.

On the retrieve, the Bayonet Bolts snap side to side with minimal rod input, allowing anglers to create quick direction changes that imitate panicked baitfish. On the pause, the bait settles naturally, giving bass a clear opportunity to strike. This balance between aggressive movement and controlled fall makes the bait effective across a wide range of conditions, from shallow cover to open water.

Whether fished weightless, on light jig heads, or as a finesse trailer, the 5″ Bayonet Bolts provide versatility without sacrificing realism. When bass are actively hunting or reacting to movement rather than feeding lazily, this jerk shad profile delivers the speed, control, and precision needed to convert follows into committed bites.

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5 inch jerk shad designed for fast darting action and precise control when targeting largemouth and smallmouth bass.

5″ Bayonet Bolts – Precision Jerk Shad for Reaction Strikes

This jerk shad profile is built for anglers who depend on sharp movement and immediate response to trigger reaction bites. Designed to imitate fleeing baitfish, this soft plastic excels when bass are actively hunting, following, or reacting aggressively to sudden changes in direction.

5 inch jerk shad

A properly tuned 5 inch jerk shad must snap, glide, and pause without rolling or drifting unnaturally. The Bayonet Bolts feature a streamlined body that responds instantly to rod twitches, producing crisp side-to-side darts that closely resemble a panicked baitfish. On slack line, the bait settles naturally, allowing bass to strike without hesitation.

This action is especially effective around grass edges, shallow flats, docks, and open-water bait schools. When bass follow but hesitate, subtle cadence changes often turn interest into commitment.

Rigging Options and Tactical Pairings

Fish the Bayonet Bolts weightless for maximum darting freedom, rig them on light jig heads for deeper water control, or use them as trailers when a compact baitfish profile is needed. They perform consistently for both largemouth bass relating to cover and smallmouth bass holding on structure or suspended near bait.

When conditions call for a slightly different movement profile without leaving the jerk-bait category, these baits pair naturally with the
5″ Liberty Tracers.
Switching between the two allows anglers to fine-tune action speed and glide while maintaining a baitfish-focused presentation.

How to Fish a Jerk Shad Effectively

Cadence is everything when fishing jerk-style soft plastics. This

soft plastic jerkbait fishing guide

explains retrieve speed, pause timing, and rigging strategies that translate directly to success with the Bayonet Bolts.

When bass are feeding on movement and reaction rather than slow presentations, the 5 inch jerk shad design of the 5″ Bayonet Bolts delivers the speed, realism, and control needed to keep fish striking decisively.

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