MADNESS Madshad 130 Soft Lure - 13 cm - Pre-rigged 40 g 4/0 (20 pieces)

Product highlights

The MADNESS Madshad pre-rigged soft lure is designed to provide a ready-to-use solution for discerning anglers. Delivered already rigged, it saves valuable time on the water while ensuring a perfectly balanced setup. Its classic shad shape combined with a wide tail generates strong vibrations and a tight action that triggers strikes even from the wariest fish.

Equipped with a Xorus Ultihead jighead, this pre-rigged shad benefits from optimal hook positioning and a center of gravity engineered to maintain a stable action, both on fast retrieves and during slow presentations. This combination makes the Madshad particularly effective for soft-bait predator fishing, in saltwater as well as freshwater, depending on fishing contexts.

Thanks to its versatile design, this ready-to-fish lure adapts to many situations: fast prospecting over large areas, fishing marked spots, controlled drifts or precise presentations above structure. It's a relevant choice for anglers seeking a high-performance shad that is simple to use and fits into different fishing strategies.

Technical specifications

The MADNESS pre-rigged Madshad stands out with technical features designed to optimize presentation efficiency and fish retention. The synergy between the soft body and the Ultihead jighead ensures a natural action and excellent stability, even in strong currents or during fast retrieves.

• Soft shad-type lure with a profiled body and wide tail for an attractive vibrating action.


• Xorus Ultihead jighead specifically matched to the Madshad profile for a perfectly adjusted rig.


• Factory-rigged, allowing immediate use straight out of the pack.


• Carefully positioned hook to optimize hooksets and reduce break-offs.


• Versatile design suitable for traction-style retrieves, straight-line retrieves and slower near-bottom presentations.


• Hydrodynamic profile for good water penetration and enhanced stability.


• Lure adapted for active and sluggish predators, depending on the chosen retrieval speed.


• Suitable for use in sea or freshwater, depending on target species and tackle used.

Benefits and strengths

One of the main advantages of this MADNESS pre-rigged soft lure is that it removes any pre-rigging step. The angler has a coherent and effective setup ready to go immediately. This reduces rigging errors, ensures perfect lure alignment and allows full focus on prospecting and presentation.

The Xorus Ultihead jighead enhances the durability and reliability of the assembly. It provides solid contact with the bottom, good holding power in current and a natural presentation during drops as well as retrieves. This stability is particularly valuable for traction fishing, where the lure is regularly lifted off the bottom and then allowed to glide back down.

The pre-rigged Madshad also stands out for its great animation versatility. It can be used on steady straight-line retrieves to cover ground quickly, on marked traction retrieves to provoke fish sitting near the bottom, or on slow presentations with pauses to entice the wariest predators. This adaptability makes it an excellent choice for anglers who do not want to multiply different rigs.

Finally, this predator soft lure suits both experienced anglers and beginners. Experienced users will appreciate the quality of the rigging and the consistency of the action, while beginners will benefit from a product that is simple to deploy, reducing the risk of technical errors and poorly balanced rigs.

Usage tips

To get the most from the MADNESS Madshad pre-rigged soft lure, it is recommended to use it with a rod offering good power reserve and a sensitive tip to feel bites and contact variations with the bottom. A reliable reel and a leader adapted to the environment (sea or freshwater) will complete the setup ideally.

For traction fishing, let the lure touch the bottom, then apply a series of sharp pulls by lifting the rod, followed by controlled descent phases. Strikes often occur on the fall, when the Madshad glides and its tail continues to kick. Always maintain light contact with the line to detect the slightest suction.

On straight-line retrieves, a moderate speed is generally effective to give predators time to follow and strike. You can vary cadence, insert pauses or slight accelerations to trigger following fish. This approach is ideal for prospecting large areas, whether on flats, edges or drop-offs.

For slow presentations, work the lure close to the bottom alternating small pulls and release phases. This technique is especially recommended when fish are inactive or under heavy fishing pressure. Don’t hesitate to focus on promising spots: depth changes, rock heads, weed beds or marked obstacles.

After each outing, rinse the lure and jighead with fresh water, especially after saltwater use, then let them dry before storage. This simple care extends the life of the assembly and preserves the performance of your MADNESS pre-rigged soft lure.

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FAQ

Question 1: Is this pre-rigged soft lure suitable for a beginner angler?

Answer: Yes, the pre-rigged Madshad is ideal for beginners. The rigging is already done, which avoids technical errors. Simply attach it to your leader and vary presentations to find what works best.

Question 2: Can it be used equally well in saltwater and freshwater?

Answer: The lure is designed to be versatile and can be used in sea or freshwater, provided you adapt your tackle (rod, reel, leader) and approach to the local species and conditions.

Question 3: Which presentations are most effective with this pre-rigged shad?

Answer: Traction-style retrieves, steady straight-line retrieves and slow near-bottom presentations are particularly recommended. Alternating these techniques during the same session often triggers more strikes.