Imakatsu MJ Shad Tail 5" Soft Plastic Lure

Designed to Stay Down. Built to Trigger Strikes.

The Imakatsu MJ Shad Tail is a 5-inch soft plastic swimbait designed to deliver a key advantage over conventional paddle-tail lures: the ability to maintain bottom contact during an extremely slow retrieve.

Featuring an innovative jointed body structure and a compact, thick paddle tail, the MJ Shad Tail minimises unwanted lift while producing a tight, powerful kicking action, even at very slow speeds.

Key Features

• Innovative Jointed Body Design: The jointed construction helps reduce unwanted movement through the front section, allowing the tail to work more independently.

• Enhanced Bottom Contact: A specially designed flat surface beneath the joint helps keep the lure's head down, making it ideal for slow presentations around the bottom.

• Powerful Tail Action: The compact, thick paddle tail produces a strong kicking action, even at low retrieve speeds.

• Effective Around Structure: Designed for controlled presentations around underwater structure, where maintaining the desired depth can make all the difference.

• Excellent Chatterbait Trailer: The jointed body allows the rear section to move independently, adding extra tail action while complementing the vibration of a bladed jig.

Target Species

The Imakatsu MJ Shad Tail is a versatile option for targeting a range of Australian freshwater and saltwater predators, including:

• Murray Cod – Ideal for slow-rolling presentations around snags, submerged timber and rocky structure.

• Jewfish (Mulloway) – Suitable for working deeper channels, river systems and estuary structure.

• Barramundi – Effective around snags, drop-offs and other ambush points.

• Australian Bass – A versatile option for fishing around submerged structure and deeper holding areas.

• Other Predatory Fish – Suitable for a variety of freshwater and estuary species that respond to paddle-tail soft plastics.

Recommended Applications

The MJ Shad Tail excels when a slow, controlled presentation is required. Work it close to the bottom, slow-roll it around structure or rig it as a chatterbait trailer to add extra movement and vibration.

For Australian anglers targeting Murray Cod, Jewfish or Barramundi, its ability to deliver a strong tail action at slow speeds makes it a valuable addition to any soft plastic collection.

Specifications

• Brand: Imakatsu

• Model: MJ Shad Tail

• Length: 5 inches

• Quantity: 5 pieces per pack

• Type: Soft Plastic Paddle-Tail Swimbait

Imakatsu MJ Shad Tail — a Japanese-designed soft plastic built for slow presentations and Australia's hard-hitting predators.