10/06/2026
Early October is prime fall shad-feeding time. As baitfish push into creek arms, pockets, points, and shallow feeding areas, bass follow and begin feeding aggressively on moving forage. A 2.8” or 3.3” Phat Swimmer paired with an Owner Hooks Flashy underspin gives you the compact shad profile, paddle-tail action, and added flash needed to match that bite. Use the 2.8” when bass are keyed on smaller bait or getting pressured, and step up to the 3.3” when you want a little more presence. Cast it around visible bait, points, grass edges, docks, and anywhere bass are pushing shad — then keep it moving and let the blade do the work.