Acme HG5/SZ Hyper-Glide - 2in Shadz Lure for Open-Water Casting & Ice Fishing

Meet the Acme HG5/SZ Hyper-Glide 2in Shadz

The Acme Hyper-Glide blends a compact injected plastic minnow body with wings that open as the bait falls, delivering a convincing, swimming silhouette. The moment the lure drops, the wings unfold and tap into a natural, fish-like cadence that can draw attention in busy water. This design emphasizes visibility, sound, and motion, helping the lure stand out in varied water colors and depths.

In the water, the wings’ action creates a distinctive stimulus: a quick, resonant movement that pairs with a life-like gill motion as the fins open and close. The lure still glides through the water with confidence, maintaining a steady, gliding path even when you pause or alter your retrieve. The combination of visibility, vibration, and natural movement helps the Hyper-Glide feel like a small, evasive prey to curious fish.

Key capabilities at a glance

• Wings open and close, producing a sharp audible cue against the body during motion
• Life-like gill action from wings expanding and retracting for a convincing profile
• Glides smoothly through water, maintaining a natural swimming trajectory
• Unprecedented jigging action that adds an energetic up-down motion to the glide
• VDrop System for a quick vertical drop, helping you re-engage on fish quickly

Best uses and real-life scenarios

• Open-water casting to cover large areas while you reel back toward the boat, checking multiple zones in a single pass
• Vertical jigging in open water, using controlled lifts and drops to entice strikes from suspended targets
• Ice fishing applications where a precise vertical drop can re-run the lure toward fish under the ice

Sizes and hook specifics

Available options include HG4 at 1.5 inches with a #14 hook, HG5 at 2 inches with a #10 hook, and HG6 at 2.5 inches with a #10 hook. These configurations let you tailor weight and exposure to water depth and target species.

Designed to be versatile across many freshwater species, the Hyper-Glide can be a consistent search tool in mixed or clear water. While results depend on conditions and timing, the combination of wing action, audible cues, and a lifelike silhouette provides a compelling alternative to standard cranks when you want a lure that behaves like real prey. Note: outcomes vary with technique and environment; benefits are possible rather than guaranteed.