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Built to Trigger Strikes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInnovative Jointed Body Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The jointed construction helps reduce unwanted movement through the front section, allowing the tail to work more independently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnhanced Bottom Contact:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A specially designed flat surface beneath the joint helps keep the lure's head down, making it ideal for slow presentations around the bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowerful Tail Action:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The compact, thick paddle tail produces a strong kicking action, even at low retrieve speeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEffective Around Structure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Designed for controlled presentations around underwater structure, where maintaining the desired depth can make all the difference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent Chatterbait Trailer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The jointed body allows the rear section to move independently, adding extra tail action while complementing the vibration of a bladed jig.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Imakatsu MJ Shad Tail is a versatile option for targeting a range of Australian freshwater and saltwater predators, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMurray Cod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Ideal for slow-rolling presentations around snags, submerged timber and rocky structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJewfish (Mulloway)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Suitable for working deeper channels, river systems and estuary structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarramundi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Effective around snags, drop-offs and other ambush points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralian Bass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – A versatile option for fishing around submerged structure and deeper holding areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Predatory Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Suitable for a variety of freshwater and estuary species that respond to paddle-tail soft plastics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe MJ Shad Tail excels when a slow, controlled presentation is required. 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