Skip to main content

Reins Fishing Tackle's Bubbling Shad

Reins Fishing Tackle's Bubbling Shad

On May 8 we wrote a brief gear guide that featured Reins Fishing Tackle's three-, four- and five-inch Bubbling Shaker, and its five new colors, and shortly after that gear guide was published, a Midwest finesse angler urged us to call the angling world's attention to the five new colors of Reins' four-inch Bubbling Shad.

Some anglers describe the Bubbling Shad as a small swimbait, while others call it a boot-tailed grub. And some might call it a paddle-tail grub.

It sports a short, smooth-skinned head. Its torso has two segments. The upper segment is encircled with 17 ribs, and it is the portliest part. The lower portion of the torso tapers as it gradually merges with the tail, and it is encompassed with 13 ribs. Between the last or 29th rib and the boot or paddle, the tail narrows, and is smooth-skinned.

Most Midwest finesse anglers will affix it to either a 1/16- or 3/32-ounce Gopher Tackle Mushroom Head Jig, but those anglers who ply deep-water lairs will opt for a heavier jig.


The traditional presentation for grubs and swimbaits similar to the Bubbling Shad is to employ a swimming-style retrieve that can be enhanced by an occasional pause or several shakes. But across the years, several Midwest anglers have discovered that baits like the Bubbling Shad are effective when it is presented with a variety of different retrieves, such as the swim, glide, and shake; hop and bounce; drag and deadstick; drag and incessant shake; and stroll. In essence, they retrieve it as if they were wielding a four-inch finesse worm affixed to a jig.

The slightest movement of the Bubbling Shad causes its tail to undulate, and its body quivers, and at times, air bubbles exude from between its 29 ribs.

The body is impregnated with salt and shrimp scent.


It is manufactured in 11 colors. The five new ones are Aji King Silver , Baitfish, Clear Pearl Black Flakes, Kito Kito Shad, and Pearl White Clear Pearl Silver. The other six colors are Blue Gill, Ghost Pro Blue, Green Pumpkin, Prawn, Scuppernong, and Watermelon Seed.




A package of 10 can be purchased for $5.49.

Footnotes

(1) For more information, please see Reins' website at reinsfishing.com.

Recommended


(2) For more information about the Midwest finesse retrieves that can be used with the Bubbling Shad, please see this link: http://www.in-fisherman.com/2014/03/05/six-midwest-finesse-retrieves/.

GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing.

Recommended Articles

Recent Videos

The swim jig should be a staple in every serious bass angler's arsenal. Legendary professional bass angler Mark Davis ex...
Learn

In-Fisherman TV Springtime Smallmouth SlamFest

The swim jig should be a staple in every serious bass angler's arsenal. Legendary professional bass angler Mark Davis ex...
Learn

Choose the Right Hooks for Your Harness Rigs and CATCH MORE FISH

The swim jig should be a staple in every serious bass angler's arsenal. Legendary professional bass angler Mark Davis ex...
Learn

Andy Montgomery's Strike King Skipping Buzzbait

The swim jig should be a staple in every serious bass angler's arsenal. Legendary professional bass angler Mark Davis ex...
Learn

Lew's Signature Series Bladed Jig Rod with Andy Montgomery

The swim jig should be a staple in every serious bass angler's arsenal. Legendary professional bass angler Mark Davis ex...
Learn

Hide Your Line--Camo Trick for Fishing Line with Bryant Smith

The swim jig should be a staple in every serious bass angler's arsenal. Legendary professional bass angler Mark Davis ex...
Learn

Pick the RIGHT Buzzbait Trailers with Andy Montgomery

The swim jig should be a staple in every serious bass angler's arsenal. Legendary professional bass angler Mark Davis ex...
Learn

The Strike King KVD Popping Perch is AWESOME with Bryant Smith

The swim jig should be a staple in every serious bass angler's arsenal. Legendary professional bass angler Mark Davis ex...
Learn

When to Fish a BIG JIG for Bass with Greg Hackney

The swim jig should be a staple in every serious bass angler's arsenal. Legendary professional bass angler Mark Davis ex...
Learn

The BEST Way to Trim A Jig Skirt with Greg Hackney

The swim jig should be a staple in every serious bass angler's arsenal. Legendary professional bass angler Mark Davis ex...
Learn

Prespawn Buzzbaits for BIG Largemouth Bass with Keith Combs

The swim jig should be a staple in every serious bass angler's arsenal. Legendary professional bass angler Mark Davis ex...
Learn

Keith Combs talks about the Strike King Rage Cut-R Worm

The swim jig should be a staple in every serious bass angler's arsenal. Legendary professional bass angler Mark Davis ex...
Gear

Swim Jig Secrets for Shallow Water Largemouth Bass with Mark Davis

In-Fisherman Magazine Covers Print and Tablet Versions

GET THE MAGAZINE Subscribe & Save

Digital Now Included!

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Give a Gift   |   Subscriber Services

PREVIEW THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

Buy Digital Single Issues

Magazine App Logo

Don't miss an issue.
Buy single digital issue for your phone or tablet.

Buy Single Digital Issue on the In-Fisherman App

Other Magazines

See All Other Magazines

Special Interest Magazines

See All Special Interest Magazines

Phone Icon

Get Digital Access.

All In-Fisherman subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets.

To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine.

Get Digital Access

Not a Subscriber?
Subscribe Now

Enjoying What You're Reading?

Get a Full Year
of Guns & Ammo
& Digital Access.

Offer only for new subscribers.

Subscribe Now