The Carolina Shad is 51/2 inch long and is one of our best baits. The minnow shape on the front contains a "hook slot," the body then tapers to a rat tail. The slick long tail causes the slightest movement to create tantalizing tail action. The Carolina Shade can be used in freshwater or saltwater. It can be rigged on a "Shakey Head, jig trailer, drop shot, Texas rigged, Carolina rigged or weightless. The Carolina Shad is made exclusively from our special virgin plastic. It is unscented.