SEBILE Flatt Shad SK ~ Sinking Lipless Crankbait

No matter what size or species of gamefish you pursue, there is a sinking Flatt Shad SK model that's perfect for any predator from the smallest to the largest, shallow or deep, in fresh or saltwater.

Model	Size	Weight	Type	Casting/Trolling	Jigging	Line Test
Flatt Shad 35 SK	1-3/8" / 35mm	1/16 oz / 2g	Sinking	6" to 2 ft	6 ft	1 to 6 lb
Flatt Shad 42 SK	1-5/8" / 42mm	1/8 oz / 4g	Sinking	1 to 3 ft	10 ft	1 to 6 lb
Flatt Shad 54 SK	2-1/8" / 54mm	3/8 oz / 10g	Sinking	2 to 4 ft	20 ft	2 to 8 lb
Flatt Shad 66 SK	2-5/8" / 66mm	1/2 oz / 14g	Sinking	3 to 5 ft	30 ft	4 to 16 lb
Flatt Shad 77 SK	3" / 77mm	3/4 oz / 22g	Sinking	4 to 8 ft	40 ft	8 to 25 lb
Flatt Shad 96 SK	3-3/4" / 96mm	1-3/8 oz / 40g	Sinking	5 to 10 ft	30 ft	16 to 40 lb
Flatt Shad 124 SK	5" / 124mm	2-1/2 oz / 70g	Sinking	6 to 14 ft	30 ft	20 to 50 lb

Handy size comparison of 66 SK, 77 SK and 96 SK sizes, from left to right.

Another size comparison of 96 SK, 77 SK and 66 SK models, from left to right.

Look on the bellies and you will see factory inscriptions such as 66SK, 77SU, 77SK, etc.

Note that the Flatt Shad works more off vibration than rattling noise. Yes, Flatt Shads do make an attractive rattling sound, but not as loud as most other brands of lipless rattling baits. The Flatt Shad's pronounced vibration, however, is its advantage. It's wide, flat sides push an awful lot of water rapidly to the right and left, leaving a strong trail of turbulence that fish sense and will detect from afar through the water.

All Flatt Shad sizes will have action even when you go slow. The design concept includes a belly that is wider than the back. This causes big water turbulence on the sides and belly. That turbulence creates instability, which creates action. So you can go slow and can still have action. With any model or size of Flatt Shad, you can slow way, way down with the retrieve speed until you barely feel the lure throbbing in the rod handle - and there are days when finicky fish require the patient approach just described.

Normally however, in terms of action, you may use a steady retrieve or troll the Flatt Shad and it will attract many strikes simply because of the Flatt Shad's vibration and swimming motion.

But when fishing gets tough, predators of all kinds may react to or be triggered to strike more by irregular lure actions. A stop-and-go, a lift-and-fall, whipping, ripping, burning, switching the rod tip or speed-reeling and then suddenly pausing the Flat Shad SK may trigger more reaction strikes versus a straight, steady retrieve.

Also, since many gamefish often hold in deep water, the Flatt Shad SK is one of the few hardbaits that will sink and can continue to be effective (be vertically jigged) at depths of 20, 30, 40 feet deep (depending on model) using thin diameter braided line. This is well beyond the reach of most any hardbait on the market, except for super deep models of the SEBILE Koolie Minnow LL Long Lip series. And while many other brands of lipless crankbaits fail miserably and foul the line constantly in vertical jigging situations, the Flatt Shad SK series all work without fouling much in deep water appropriate to their size and weight.

Sebile Flatt Shad 54 SK ~ Sinking

The four most popular models for freshwater bass are the Flatt Shad 66 SK, 66 XH, 77 SK and 77 SU, but for light tackle enthusiasts or for small streams, tanks and ponds, the 54 SK is a smaller, perfect option.

The 54 SK is small enough to 'match the hatch' and makes a good imitation of young-of-year shad, sunfish or crappie.

Best of all, the 54 SK will cast like a rocket, incredibly far for it's small size.

Flatt Shad 54 (bottom) is a smaller version of its bigger brethren.

In the 54 SK's case, you cannot use the same grade of tackle with it as you'd with its bigger brethren. The Flatt Shad 66 SK, 66 XH, 77 SK and 77 SU can all be handled on the same rod and reel if need be. But with the 54 SK, you ideally need to drop down to 6 lb test (approx.) to get the most out of this diminutive lure. Anything higher, 8 lb test or above, you lose action on the 54 SK and it tends to torque over on its side with line too heavy for it.

Due to the smallish hooks on it, there's no problem setting the hooks with 6 lb test - and you get the best action from the 54 SK within that line range.

Handy size comparison of 77, 66 and 54 model sizes.

Sebile Flatt Shad 54 SK ~ Lipless Vibration Bait ~ Holo Greenie

Sebile Flatt Shad 54 SK ~ Lipless ~ Blue Chrome

Sebile Flatt Shad 54 SK ~ Lipless ~ Natural Shiner

Sebile Flatt Shad 54 SK ~ Lipless ~ Gold Shiner

Sebile Flatt Shad 54 SK ~ Lipless ~ White Lady

Sebile Flatt Shad 66 SK ~ Sinking

Sebile Flatt Shad 66 SK ~ Lipless Vibration Bait ~ Natural Perch

Handy size comparison of 77 SK (left) and 66 SK (right) model sizes.

Sebile Flatt Shad 66 SK ~ Lipless Vibration Bait ~ White Lady

Sebile Flatt Shad 66 SK ~ Lipless Vibration Bait ~ Natural Bluegill

Sebile Flatt Shad 66 SK ~ Lipless ~ Natural Largemouth Bass

Sebile Flatt Shad 66 SK ~ Sinking Lipless Crankbait ~ Nat. Tilapia Yellow

Sebile Flatt Shad 66 SK ~ Lipless ~ Holo Greenie

Sebile Flatt Shad 66 SK ~ Lipless ~ Natural Shiner

Sebile Flatt Shad 66 SK ~ Lipless ~ Craw Perch

Sebile Flatt Shad 66 SK ~ Lipless ~ Blue Chrome

Sebile Flatt Shad 77 SK ~ Sinking

Sebile Flatt Shad 77 SK ~ Sinking Lipless Crankbait ~ Nat. Tilapia Yellow

Sebile Flatt Shad 77 SK ~ Lipless Vibration Bait ~ Natural Largemouth Bass

Sebile Flatt Shad 77 SK ~ Lipless Vibration Bait ~ Red Craw Perch

Sebile Flatt Shad 77 SK ~ Lipless Vibration Bait ~ Holo Greenie

Sebile Flatt Shad 77 SK ~ Lipless Vibration Bait ~ White Lady

Sebile Flatt Shad 77 SK ~ Lipless Vibration Bait ~ Natural Perch

Size comparison of 66 SK (1/2 oz) on left versus 77 SK (3/4 oz) on right.

Sebile Flatt Shad 77 SK ~ Lipless ~ Natural Shiner

Sebile Flatt Shad 96 SK ~ Sinking

The four most popular models for freshwater bass are the Flatt Shad 66 SK, 66 XH, 77 SK and 77 SU, but for trophy bass hunters, the 96 SK is a bigger, perfect option.

The 96 is the ideal size for monster trophy bass in Texas, Florida, Mexico or California, for example - and of course, a great size for pike, muskie and big striped bass.

The huge Flatt Shad 96 SK on left. Flatt Shad 77 SK on right.