Which Breizh Shad size to choose?

The 82 mm targets perch, wary zander and finesse fishing. The 100 mm is the most versatile size for zander and pike. The 123 mm aims at bigger fish and long-range searching. Many anglers combine two sizes depending on activity.

Which jighead to rig the Breizh Shad on?

It performs best on the Breizh Shad Jighead, whose low centre of gravity steadies its swim. A round head matched to the lure size also works for straight retrieve and the vertical. Choose the weight according to depth and current.

Is the Breizh Shad suitable for slow fishing?

Yes, it is even one of its strengths. The floating PVC keeps the tail active at very low speed, on the vertical as on the drift, when fish are inactive.

Which colours for which conditions?

Natural tones like Green Ayu, Turquoise Shiner or Emerald Shiner work well in clear water and bright weather. Bolder colours like Guess Shad or Sparking Sardine stand out better in stained water or low light.

Breizh Shad Sakura Soft Lure: Versatile Shad

Our take

The Breizh Shad is our go-to shad of the moment: it swims on its own from the first turns of the handle and sends out vibrations you feel right up the rod. The floating PVC keeps the tail working even on a slow retrieve, which makes it deadly on inactive fish. From straight retrieve to the vertical, it is one of the lures that ends up in our boxes most often.

The essentials

High-density floating PVC for an always-active tail
Strong vibrations and pronounced rolling detected from afar
Powerful built-in attractant
Versatile: straight retrieve, lift-and-drop, vertical, bottom scratching
3 sizes: 82, 100 and 123 mm
Predators: pike, zander, perch
Designed with Nicolas Bianchini
Optimised with the Breizh Shad Jighead

A shad that works at every speed

The floating PVC that changes the swim

The density of the floating PVC keeps the rear of the lure slightly raised, so the tail kicks in at the slightest movement. You get strong vibrations and pronounced rolling from the first centimetres, including on very slow retrieves or on the drift. These signals carry far and trigger predators even in stained water or current. The built-in attractant lengthens the bite by encouraging the fish to hold the lure in its mouth.

Straight retrieve, vertical or lift-and-drop, rig it your way

The Breizh Shad takes a searching straight retrieve as readily as the vertical over a spot or bottom scratching close to the floor. The three sizes, from 82 to 123 mm, let you match the profile to the size of the prey and the activity of the day. To make the most of its swim, it rigs on the Breizh Shad Jighead, whose low centre of gravity keeps the shad stable even at a sustained speed. Vary the colours, from the natural Green Ayu to the bolder Guess Shad, according to the light and the colour of the water.