ESFISHING Rockviber Shad Soft Baits – Rock Shiner Paddle-Tail Power from 50mm to 150mm
If you love the feel of a soft bait thumping away on the retrieve, the ESFISHING Rockviber Shad soft bait belongs in your box. Built on a chunky Rock Shiner profile with a ribbed body and a wide paddle tail, it is made to move water, send out vibration and give predators an easy target they simply cannot ignore.
On BassFishingTips.US, the ESFISHING Rockviber Shad soft bait is available in four lengths – 50mm, 95mm, 115mm and 150mm – each with a tuned weight and pack quantity. That means you can scale up and down the same lure family for trout, perch, zander, bass and pike without changing the look and feel of your confidence bait.
What makes the ESFISHING Rockviber Shad soft bait so deadly?
The Rockvibe / Rockviber style of shad has a serious reputation in Japan and Europe for catching predators. The design uses a thick body and ringed tail section that ends in a paddle, creating huge action and a strong signal through the water. Once the fish bite, the soft, salted body encourages them to hang on that little bit longer.
- Four sizes, one system: 50mm, 95mm, 115mm and 150mm cover everything from finesse trout to big-predator missions.
- Thick, ribbed Rock Shiner body: The ringed body grabs water, slows the fall and adds subtle turbulence that helps fish find the lure even in low visibility.
- Wide paddle tail thump: The tail starts kicking at low speeds, giving the ESFISHING Rockviber Shad soft bait a natural swim on slow rolls, hops and lifts. Similar Rockvibe-style swimbaits are famous for that strong tail beat.
- Salted soft-plastic formula: Extra salt in the body improves casting, sink rate and that all-important “don’t let go” feel when a fish clamps down.
- 18 colour options: From natural baitfish to hi-vis patterns, there is an ESFISHING Rockviber Shad soft bait to match your water colour and light conditions.
- Ocean Rock Fishing rated: Listed under LURE with “Position: Ocean Rock Fishing” on your product page, so it is tough enough for inshore rock ledges and harbour walls, but it also shines in freshwater rivers and dams.
Size, weight and pack breakdown
The ESFISHING Rockviber Shad soft bait range gives you sensible packs tuned to how you actually fish:
| Length | Weight | Quantity per pack | Best use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50mm | 0.9 g | 12 pcs | Trout, perch, finesse bass, ultra-clear and pressured water |
| 95mm | 8 g | 6 pcs | All-round size for rivers, dams and inshore predators |
| 115mm | 11 g | 6 pcs | Upsized profile when you want better-class fish |
| 150mm | 23 g | 3 pcs | Trophy hunting for pike, big bass and zander |
Those numbers follow your item specifics exactly, so customers can trust they are getting the same ESFISHING Rockviber Shad soft bait performance described on the label.
How to rig your ESFISHING Rockviber Shad soft bait
One of the best things about a Rockvibe-style swimbait is that it works on almost anything you thread it onto. Here are a few rigging ideas that suit the ESFISHING Rockviber Shad soft bait range:
- Jighead swimbait style
Match the hook size to the shad length (small light-wire heads for the 50mm, beefier hooks for the 150mm), cast out and slow-roll it just above bottom or along structure. The paddle tail does the heavy lifting while you keep a steady retrieve. - Weedless swimbait hook
For grass, timber and rock, a weighted swimbait hook lets the ESFISHING Rockviber Shad soft bait slide through cover without hanging up. Perfect around weedlines where pike and bass ambush baitfish. - Texas or Carolina rig
Rig the 95mm and 115mm sizes Texas style for a subtle, bottom-hopping presentation or run them behind a Carolina rig so they glide and kick in the strike zone behind the weight. - Dropshot / vertical
With the 50mm size, you can nose-hook the shad and shake slack line so the tail flutters in place. Think fussy perch and bass under the boat or around vertical cover. - Trailer mode
Use the 50mm and 95mm ESFISHING Rockviber Shad soft baits as trailers on spinnerbaits, chatterbaits and swim jigs when you want more bulk and vibration without going to a full hardbait.
Where and when to fish the Rockviber Shad
The ESFISHING Rockviber Shad soft bait is rated for Ocean Rock Fishing but it is just as happy in a farm dam or big impoundment. Anywhere predators eat baitfish, this lure looks like food.
- Rocky points, ledges and reefs: Fish the 95mm and 115mm sizes on jigheads along breaks and submerged rock. Let the shad bump bottom, pause and fall – many strikes come on that slack-line drop.
- Weedlines and grass flats: Rig the 115mm or 150mm weedless and swim it just over the tops of the grass. Those paddle tails send a loud message through the weeds.
- Harbours and ocean rocks: Downsize to 50mm and 95mm where small baitfish school around rock walls and ledges. The Rockvibe-style profile is a proven winner for rockfish and inshore predators.
- Cold-water reservoirs: When jerkbaits and faster cranks stop getting bit, a soft shad fished slowly can trigger big lethargic fish. Ease the ESFISHING Rockviber Shad soft bait along the bottom with long pauses and gentle lifts.
How it fits into your BassFishingTips.US line-up
On your Crankbaits category page, the ESFISHING Rockviber Shad soft bait sits alongside hardbaits like the Bearking minnow wobblers, Hunthouse squarebills and your Big Size Soft Bait Lure. It gives shoppers browsing that section a soft bait option with a familiar shad profile and serious paddle-tail kick.
You can also position it as a great follow-up or “clean-up” lure after a jerkbait. For example, anglers throwing your Bearking Deep Diving Jerkbait can mop up followers and short strikers by switching to an ESFISHING Rockviber Shad soft bait and working the same water more subtly.
External inspo and tutorials
Want to show customers more about how Rockvibe-style swimbaits are used around the world? You can link out to a few non-competing resources:
- Reins Fat Rockvibe Shad overview – thick body, ringed tail and paddle-tail action – great for explaining what makes this style of bait different.
- Rockvibe Shad soft bait description – another take on why the ringed, paddle-tail design gets so much attention from predators.
- In-Fisherman feature on Rockvibe shads – shows how anglers rig and fish this style of lure in real-world situations.
These links reinforce the credibility of the ESFISHING Rockviber Shad soft bait without competing with BassFishingTips.US on product sales.
FAQ – ESFISHING Rockviber Shad soft bait questions answered
Is the Rockviber Shad a hardbait or a soft bait?
It is definitely a soft bait. On your product page it is categorised under LURE with “Type: Soft Bait” and appears in the Crankbaits section simply so shoppers can find it alongside other popular lures.
Which size is best for trout and smaller predators?
The 50mm ESFISHING Rockviber Shad soft bait (0.9 g, 12 pieces per pack) is the go-to choice for trout, perch and light-line bass. It works brilliantly on tiny jigheads or a fine-wire dropshot hook.
Is the 150mm Rockviber Shad too big for bass?
Not if your venue holds big fish. The 150mm (23 g) size is a proper meal that helps filter out smaller bites. It is perfect for trophy largemouth, big smallmouth, zander and pike when they are feeding on larger baitfish.
Can I use these soft baits in saltwater?
Yes. The item specifics list “Position: Ocean Rock Fishing”, so the ESFISHING Rockviber Shad soft bait is designed for inshore rock ledges, harbours and surf zones as well as freshwater. Just remember to rinse your tackle in fresh water afterwards.
How many colours are available?
The product listing offers 18 colours, covering natural baitfish tones and brighter, high-visibility patterns. A good starting plan is to pick at least one natural and one bright colour in each size you fish the most.
Ready to add Rockviber Shad confidence to your lure box?
The ESFISHING Rockviber Shad soft bait gives you a full system: four lengths, 18 colours, salted bodies and that famous Rock Shiner paddle-tail thump. Whether you are crawling a 50mm shad along a trout stream or slow-rolling a 150mm monster past deep structure for big pike, you are fishing a lure design that has proven itself all over the world.
Pick your size, pick your colour and send a Rockviber Shad soft bait into the strike zone. When that rod loads up, you will know it was the right call.
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