Throwback Baits Metro Glide LT 7" American Shad

Metro Glide LT in American Shad

The Throwback Baits Metro Glide LT brings the handmade Metro Glide design to a production-molded ABS body. This American Shad version measures 7 inches and weighs 2.5 ounces, with two-piece construction and size #2 hooks.

Designed to swim similarly to the original resin model, the LT gives you a glide swimbait to work with changes in reel cadence. Make a few short casts to learn its rhythm, then experiment with steady handle turns, brief pauses, and short bursts of speed.

Product Details

• Brand: Throwback Baits.
• Model: Metro Glide LT.
• Pattern: American Shad.
• Length: 7 inches.
• Lure weight: 2.5 ounces.
• Hook size: #2.
• Bait type: Glide swimbait.
• Body: Two-piece, production-molded ABS.

How to Fish It

Use a rod rated to cast a 2.5 oz lure, with line and terminal tackle suited to the setup. Make controlled casts with room behind and beside you. Check the lure's movement near the bank or boat before starting a long retrieve.

Begin with steady reel turns and enough line contact to follow the bait without pulling it through every change of direction. Add a brief pause followed by a short turn of the handle, giving the lure room to respond before changing speed again.

Work parallel to cover edges where the bait has an unobstructed retrieve path. When a fish commits and you feel its weight, reel down and make a controlled hookset. Maintain steady pressure during the fight, then inspect the knot, line, hooks, and joint before casting again.

Care

Inspect the joint, hooks, and attachment hardware before fishing. After saltwater exposure, rinse with fresh water and dry thoroughly before storage. Secure hooks during transport. If replacing hooks or hardware, check that the new components clear the joint and do not change the lure's movement.