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Elias V Fishing Peanut Shad

Elias V Fishing Peanut Shad

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Elias V Peanut Shad

When the peanut bunker are running, you need a lure that matches the profile. The Elias V Peanut Shad is designed specifically to replicate the shape and size of juvenile menhaden. The 5-inch body and 0.6oz weight produce a natural swimming action that draws strikes from weakfish, stripers, bluefish, and even freshwater bass. See our soft plastics collection for more options.
    • Designed to match the peanut bunker profile
    • 5-inch length, 0.6oz weight
    • Extremely durable soft plastic compound
    • Targets weakfish, stripers, bluefish, and bass
    • 4 baits per pack, made in USA
    • $7.79

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Match the Bunker, Catch the Fish

Peanut bunker are one of the most important forage species on the East Coast. When they are present, predators key in on their specific size and profile to the exclusion of everything else. A close match catches fish. A poor match gets ignored.

The Elias V Peanut Shad is designed from the ground up to replicate the peanut bunker profile. Not a generic shad body, not a scaled-up version of a smaller bait, but a purpose-built peanut bunker imitation. The extremely durable plastic compound handles the abuse of toothy bluefish and aggressive stripers without falling apart after a few hits. Made in the USA.

Peanut Bunker Profile

The body shape, thickness, and tail action are specifically designed to match juvenile menhaden. When fish are keyed in on peanut bunker, this profile match makes the difference between getting bit and getting ignored.

Extreme Durability

The soft plastic compound is tougher than standard baits. Important when your targets include bluefish that shred standard soft plastics in a single bite. These baits hold up through multiple fish catches.

Self-Weighted Design

At 0.6oz, the Peanut Shad has enough weight to cast well and sink with a natural rate without needing a heavy jighead. Fish it on a light jighead or weighted hook for the most natural presentation.

How to Fish the Elias V Peanut Shad

  1. Rig on a light jighead or weighted wide gap hook
  2. Cast into or near schools of peanut bunker
  3. Retrieve with a steady swim to match the baitfish speed
  4. Add pauses and twitches to mimic an injured or separated baitfish
  5. Set the hook on any thump, stoppage, or line pull

Specs & Common Questions

Everything you need to know before you buy

Full Specifications +
Brand Elias V Fishing
Type Soft Plastic Swimbait
Length 5 inches
Weight 0.6oz
Pack Size 4
Made In USA
Price $7.79
When should I use the Peanut Shad? +
When peanut bunker are present and predators are feeding on them. Look for schools of small menhaden being pushed to the surface by stripers, bluefish, or weakfish. See our bluefish guide.
What jighead should I use? +
A light jighead (1/4 to 1/2oz) with a wide gap hook. The bait has built-in weight so you do not need a heavy jighead. See our saltwater lure guide.
Will it hold up to bluefish? +
Yes. The extremely durable plastic compound is built to handle bluefish teeth. It lasts longer than standard soft plastics under bluefish abuse. See our lures vs bait guide.
Do you carry other Elias V products? +
Yes. We carry the Mackinaw Shad V2, Split Tail Smasher, and Whiptail. See our Mackinaw Shad, Split Tail Smasher, and Whiptail.
Does it work in freshwater? +
Yes. The Peanut Shad is effective for freshwater largemouth bass, especially when they are feeding on juvenile shad. See our redfish guide.
How do I retrieve the Peanut Shad? +
A steady swim with occasional pauses and twitches. Match the swimming speed of the baitfish in the area. Slower when bunker are calm, faster when they are fleeing. See our jack crevalle guide.