Strike King Mr. Crappie Shadpole

The Strike King Mr. Crappie Shadpole is a proven 2-inch soft plastic crappie bait designed to combine the darting action of a threadfin shad with the lively, squiggling movement of a tadpole. Developed with renowned crappie angler Wally Marshall, the Shadpole features a shad-shaped body and distinctive bulbous tail that responds to even subtle rod movements.

The Shadpole's unique profile creates an erratic, baitfish-style presentation that can be especially effective when crappie are feeding on small forage. Its flexible tail shimmies and sways through the water, producing movement and vibration at slow speeds while the body provides a compact profile that closely matches the size of common crappie forage.

Designed for versatility, the Strike King Mr. Crappie Shadpole can be used for dock shooting, casting, vertical jigging, trolling, flipping, dipping, and skipping. The deep belly section makes it easy to rig on round, darter, or swimbait-style jig heads, giving anglers plenty of options for targeting suspended crappie or fish holding around brush, docks, bridges, timber, and vegetation.

At 2 inches long and packaged 15 per bag, the Mr. Crappie Shadpole is an excellent addition to any crappie or panfish tackle box. With a wide selection of proven color patterns available, anglers can easily adjust their presentation to match water clarity, light conditions, and local forage.

Key Features

• 2-inch soft plastic crappie bait
• Shad-shaped body imitates small baitfish
• Darting action mimics a threadfin shad
• Squiggling tadpole-style tail creates lively movement
• Bulbous tail responds to subtle rod movements
• Deep belly section provides versatile jig-head rigging options
• Excellent for dock shooting, casting, trolling, and vertical jigging
• Effective for flipping, dipping, and skipping presentations
• Designed for crappie and other freshwater panfish
• 15 baits per package