{"product_id":"northland-eye-candy-paddle-shad-3-1-2in-swimbait-smoke-shad","title":"Northland Eye-Candy Paddle Shad 3-1\/2in Swimbait – Smoke Shad","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNorthland Eye-Candy Paddle Shad: lifelike action meets durable, buoyant design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Northland Eye-Candy Paddle Shad is a 3.5-inch minnow-style swimbait built to deliver convincing water movement. Its slim profile and boot tail work together to create a natural swim, subtle wiggle, and a kick that can be felt more than seen as it navigates through the water. The Smoke Shad coloration provides a muted, fish-like appearance that can read as realistic across a range of light conditions, helping the lure blend with natural silhouettes from dawn to dusk. This lure is designed to stay buoyant and balanced through varying retrieves, which can help with timing your presentation in different water columns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of Eye-Candy is Northland’s Super TPE material. The formula is soft enough to flex with each motion and buoyant enough to maintain action, even after multiple encounters with fish. The result is a lifelike profile that maintains its shape and integrity through repeated casts and taps against structure. The combination of a supple body and a responsive tail can produce a convincing minnow silhouette that many anglers associate with a live bait feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRealistic Minnow body moves, suspends and looks like the real thing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEye-Candy Super TPE's formula is super soft and buoyant for maximum action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuper durable stretchy TPE material holds up fish after fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRips and quick retrieves through weed lines or around structure to provoke bites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSlow drags along the bottom can imitate a cautious forage, appealing to wary walleyes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOpen-water presentations where a lifelike silhouette may outshine stiffer plastics in the same scenario.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach five-pack provides multiple chances to dial in your setup—length, depth, and retrieve style—across different spots and conditions. While action and results can vary with gear, water clarity, and fish mood, the design emphasizes a natural presentation that anglers can adapt to their preferred technique. If you’re chasing walleyes with a soft-plastic option that blends durability, buoyancy, and convincing movement, this Paddle Shad offers a balanced combination worth trying during varied fishing sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is the Eye-Candy Paddle Shad designed to do?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: A lifelike minnow body with buoyant Super TPE and boot tail action for versatile retrieves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How many shads come in a pack?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Five 3.5-inch Paddle Shads per package provide multiple fishing scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Northland Tackle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42099987611728,"sku":"B0DNLQWRXH","price":34.24,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9645\/8576\/files\/northland-eye-candy-minnow-3in-smoke-shad.jpg?v=1771999337","url":"https:\/\/canadawildco.com\/products\/northland-eye-candy-paddle-shad-3-1-2in-swimbait-smoke-shad","provider":"Canada WildCo. | Hunting Gear, Fishing Equipment \u0026 Outdoor Essentials for the Canadian Wild","version":"1.0","type":"link"}