Our take

The Breizh Shad Jighead does exactly what you expect from a dedicated head: it holds the shad on axis and keeps a stable swim even when you speed up. The low centre of gravity really shows on fast retrieves and on the vertical. If you already fish the Breizh Shad, this is the head to grab without thinking.

The essentials

• Low centre of gravity for optimal stability
• Swim held even on fast retrieves
• Designed for the Breizh Shad soft lure
• 6 weights: 8, 11, 15, 21, 26 and 31 g
• For bank, boat and vertical fishing
• Predators: pike, zander, perch
• From Nicolas Bianchini’s Breizh Shad range

A head designed for the Breizh Shad

A low centre of gravity that steadies the swim

The weight of the Breizh Shad Jighead sits low, which holds the lure down and stops it spinning out when the retrieve speeds up. That stability makes the difference on fast straight retrieves and on the vertical, where a spinning shad quickly puts followers off. Rigged on the Breizh Shad soft lure, it makes the most of the lure’s strong vibrations and rolling action. The result is a steady swim that keeps contact even in current.

Which weight for which depth

The six weights, from 8 to 31 g, cover most predator situations. The light heads, 8 to 15 g, suit shallow water, margins and slow animations, while the 21 to 31 g drop fast for the vertical, deep zones and strong currents. For pike and zander when covering water, the intermediate weights stay the most versatile. You will find this head among our other lure accessories to complete your rigging box.