3" Tracer Shad Minnow

Quick Product Guide

Pack Quantity 10 Baits Per Pack
Best Rigs Weightless Texas Rig, Weighted Hook, Carolina Rig, Drop Shot
Best Cover Grass, Docks, Points, Open Water
Water Clarity Clear to Stained
Water Temperature 45F-88F

Why Fish This Bait?

Baitfish Profile|Shape imitates common forage species.
Erratic Action|Responds to rod movement with darting and gliding motion.
Pause Appeal|Subtle movement continues when the bait is stopped.
Depth Versatility|Fish it weightless, weighted, Carolina rigged, or on a drop shot.
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3" Tracer Shad Minnow

$5.89
Barracuda Baits
SKU:
1002-BA
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UPC:
198498812189
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Why Anglers Choose Barracuda Baits

Handmade in Texas Hand-poured with attention to detail and dependable performance.
Custom Salt & Scent Choose the salt level and scent that fits how and where you fish.
Veteran-Owned Proudly built by a veteran-owned American small business.
Built for Bass Fishing Designed around proven bass techniques, cover, and presentations.
Description

Barracuda Baits 3" Tracer Shad Minnow Soft Plastic Bait


Hey there, fishing enthusiast! Get ready to make your next catch with the “Barracuda Baits 3" Tracer Shad Minnow Soft Plastic Bait.” This meticulously crafted bait is a game-changer for the forward-facing sonar fisherman who’s all about the Hover Rig or Strolling technique. Not just a one-trick pony, the Tracer Shad’s versatility shines, adapting to various techniques with ease. Its compact size, .4" in width and .45" in height, makes it a dream for those popular rigging variations.


Ideal Cover and Techniques:

  • Brush Piles: Dive into the depths where the big ones lurk. Rig it on a drop shot for pinpoint precision.
  • Weed Beds: Slide through with a Texas rig to avoid snags and tempt those ambush predators.
  • Open Water: Stroll or hover on light jigheads for those open water hunters.


Forage Mimicry:

It’s the spitting image of a small baitfish, the go-to snack for a variety of predators. The realistic profile and action are just irresistible, mimicking the subtle movements of shad and minnows to perfection.


Each pack comes with 10 deceptively real Tracer Shads, ready to trick the wiliest of fish.


Barracuda Baits are NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. All products may pose a CHOKING HAZARD, KEEP AWAY FROM REACH OF CHILDREN.

Standard Colors


  • Black Shiner Minnow: Perfect for overcast days and murky waters, it’s like the shadow that fish can’t ignore.
  • Pearl: This classic shines on bright days, reflecting light like real fish scales in clear to moderately clear waters.
  • Silver Bullet: Ideal for both sunny and cloudy conditions, it’s a flash in the pan for clear waters, guaranteed to catch some eyes.
  • Smoke w/Purple Flake: The subtle flair for any day, working wonders in both stained and clear waters, offering that sparkle that fish find intriguing.

The "Barracuda Baits 3" Tracer Shad Minnow Soft Plastic Bait" comes in three salt levels:


  • No Salt: For a buoyant and lively action, enticing when fish are looking up.
  • Light Salt: A neutral density for a versatile presentation.
  • Heavy Salt: Get down to business fast, with a sink rate that puts you right in the strike zone.


Choose from five scent options to make the bait irresistible:


  • No Scent: For the purists, focusing purely on visual appeal.
  • Anise: A hint of licorice to entice those curious biters.
  • Coffee: Mask human scents and appeal to the olfactory senses of fish.
  • Hog Sauce: The ultimate medley of crawfish, shrimp, and baitfish for the indecisive predator.
  • Garlic: A pungent punch that fish can’t resist.

    • Proudly owned by a Disabled American Veteran, Barracuda Baits is all about quality and craftsmanship. Each bait is handcrafted with care in San Antonio, Texas, ensuring you’re getting the best the Lone Star State has to offer.

Additional Information
Pack Quantity:
10 Baits Per Pack
Best Rigs:
Weightless Texas Rig, Weighted Hook, Carolina Rig, Drop Shot
Best Cover:
Grass, Docks, Points, Open Water
Water Clarity:
Clear to Stained
Water Temperature:
45F-88F
Fishing Tips:
Work it with twitches followed by slack-line pauses. Vary pause length and add weight when you need to reach deeper suspended fish.
Construction:
Baitfish-style soft plastic designed for darting, gliding, and swimming action with subtle movement during pauses.
Care Instructions:
Keep in the original package in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat. Avoid contact with incompatible plastics.
Technique 1:
Weightless Texas Rig|Twitch it on slack line for an erratic baitfish presentation.
Technique 2:
Weighted Hook|Add depth while maintaining a horizontal swimming and darting action.
Technique 3:
Carolina Rig|Present it near bottom across points and deeper flats.
Technique 4:
Drop Shot|Use subtle twitches for suspended or pressured fish.
About This Bait:
The 3-inch Tracer Shad Minnow is a soft baitfish imitation built for twitching, gliding, swimming, and suspended-fish presentations across a range of depths.
Key Feature 1:
Baitfish Profile|Shape imitates common forage species.
Key Feature 2:
Erratic Action|Responds to rod movement with darting and gliding motion.
Key Feature 3:
Pause Appeal|Subtle movement continues when the bait is stopped.
Key Feature 4:
Depth Versatility|Fish it weightless, weighted, Carolina rigged, or on a drop shot.
Excels 1:
Open Water|Target schooling or suspended fish around visible bait.
Excels 2:
Grass Edges|Twitch it beside vegetation and across open pockets.
Excels 3:
Docks & Points|Work it around shade, structure, and ambush routes.

Reviews

  • 5
    Great product

    Posted by Tyler Welsh on 22nd Jul 2025

    Just received these and they are of great quality and catching fish already.