The Original SteelShad® 3/8 oz. blade bait. Original SteelShad lures are 2 3/4 inches long, made from durable stainless steel with a molded lead weight, and feature two #6 VMC Permasteel hooks that are coated for both fresh and salt water fishing. Bend It -- Weedy water? Just put a 45 degree bend in the tail, either left or right at the "d" in the SteelShad on the side, then start reeling and it will come to the surface.