Shad Glide Swimbait 170mm | 70g Two-Section, Silk Tail
Shad Glide Swimbait 170mm | 70g Two-Section, Silk Tail
Lifetime Blank Warranty + 50% Crash Replacement
Manufacturing defects are free. Every Backwater Outlaw carbon rod blank is warranted for the life of the original owner against defects in materials and workmanship. If a blank fails in normal fishing use because of how it was made, we repair or replace the rod or the affected section. Reels & hardware: manufacturing defects are repaired or replaced under warranty.
Crashes are half price. Rods don't mostly break on fish — they break in car doors, on tailgates, and under boots. Any Backwater Outlaw rod, any accidental breakage, is replaced at 50% off the current price of the same (or closest equivalent) model, once per rod.
- Step 1 — Contact us Send your order number and photos of the failure.
- Step 2 — We confirm in writing Coverage is confirmed in writing before anything ships.
- Step 3 — Ship the affected section Send it to the California address we give you.
A 170mm, 70g shad-profile glide built on a metal joint with a silk tail and swivel hooks — the big-bait size for trophy bass and pike, at a factory-direct price instead of big-bait retail.
Blueprint Spec Block
| Length | 170mm |
| Weight | 70g |
| Construction | Two-section, metal joint |
| Body | ABS plastic |
| Tail | Silk tail |
| Hooks | Swivel hooks |
Retail vs. Factory-Direct
| Spec Attribute | BACKWATER OUTLAW Direct | Big-Box Retail Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Spec disclosure | Full blueprint spec block on this page | Key specs typically buried under marketing copy |
| Buying model | Factory-direct, spec sheet on the PDP | Retail distribution markup built into shelf price |
| Price position | $34.00 direct | Comparable glide baits typically carry full retail markup |
Technical FAQ
What rod does it need?
A swimbait rod rated for 70g-class baits. This is a true big bait — standard bass gear will be overpowered by it.
Why swivel hooks?
Swivel-mounted hooks rotate with a hooked fish instead of levering against a fixed hanger, which helps keep big fish pinned.