🐟 Neo Shallow: The Stocky Shad Predators Can’t Ignore
The **Neo Shallow** is a big shad, easily identifiable by predators! Designed for maximum presence in the water, this lure is a must-have for both saltwater and freshwater trophy hunting.
⚙️ Key Features: Why it Works
The Neo Shallow in its “full” version (without a Texan slot) is a stocky shad featuring a large paddle tail. It stands out to predators for several reasons:
- Large Volume: Displaces a massive amount of water, making it easy to track.
- Strong Vibrations: Driven by its oversized paddle tail.
- Pronounced Rolling: Creates color flashes during recovery, especially with high-contrast patterns.
- Vertical Streaks: Adds a unique visual attraction that triggers strikes.
🎬 Lure Swimming Action
Watch the unique swimming action of the Delalande Neo Shallow in this video:
📐 Sizes and Colors
Available in 9cm, 13cm, and 18cm, the Neo Shallow adapts to all species. Its stocky profile ensures a “nice bite” that typically targets larger fish compared to other lures of the same length.
The range includes **14 colors** with strong back/belly contrasts to maximize the rolling effect:
- 🔥 Fire Tiger (99) – UV Belly
- 🦐 Natural Sprat (47)
- 🐸 Yellow Frog (30)
- 🧪 Strange Mojito (31)
- 🪲 Natural Green (385)
- 🌑 Dark Night (387)
🛠️ How to Rig your Neo Shallow
1. Classic Jig Head Mount
The simplest way. Use a Football head to accentuate the rolling or a Pro Flex head for extra light flashes.
2. Boulboule Screw Rig
Ideal for open water. The Boulboule screw head allows you to customize the weight and hook placement to match the conditions.
3. Shallow Rig (Stinger)
Perfect for shallow areas without weeds. Using exposed treble hooks ensures a higher hook-up rate. The flat underside allows it to swim perfectly even with very little weight.
🌊 Recovery & Animations
The Neo Shallow is incredibly versatile. It can be retrieved **slowly in cold water** to tempt lethargic fish, or **quickly in warm water** with sharp rod tips for an erratic, aggressive action that triggers violent strikes.
Pro Tip: Use a linear recovery interspersed with pauses. The lure continues to swim and vibrate even as it descends during the break!
