NetBait HexTek EKO Shad Soft-Plastic Swimbait – 3-inch & 4-inch | Green Shad

Overview

The NetBait HexTek EKO Shad is engineered to deliver premium action, scent and presentation for anglers who demand more from their soft plastics. Available in two practical sizes, 3-inch and 4-inch, this bait helps you match local forage patterns while staying versatile across a range of conditions. Its tapered beaver-tail design generates a smooth, natural swim motion even with a subtle twitch, giving predators a convincing target without overworking the lure.

The flat-sided profile is specifically shaped to enhance forward-facing sonar visibility, helping you read bait movement and detect active fish more reliably in both clear and stained water. Exterior hexagonal pockets increase surface area and hold a large volume of BaitFuel scent-attractant, releasing it gradually to sustain interest and encourage bites over longer windows. With a broad palette of proven baitfish finishes, the EKO Shad is ideal for rigging on jig heads, swimbait heads or as a trailer, providing real versatility for multiple species and fishing scenarios.

Key benefits at a glance

• Sizes: 3" and 4" options to precisely match local baitfish profiles
• Action: Tapered beaver-tail design delivers a subtle, natural swim at slow retrieves
• Sonar: Flat-sided body enhances forward-facing sonar visibility for realistic movement cues
• Texture: HexTek pockets hold scent attractant and release it gradually for extended strike zones
• Versatility: Works well as a standalone swimbait, on jig heads, swimbait heads, or as a trailer

How to use

• Rigging options: Pair with jig heads, swimbait heads, or use as a trailer to expand your rigging possibilities
• Size selection: Choose 3" for matched forage; select 4" to cover larger forage and open-water targets
• Retrieve strategy: Slow, steady retrieves with light twitches can provoke bites in pressured waters

Conditions and finishes

• Water clarity: Effective in both clear and stained water where visibility matters
• Species versatility: Primarily bass-oriented but suitable for other predatory species seeking baitfish mimics
• Finish options: A range of proven baitfish finishes to match local forage and water color