Shimano Macbeth Original Blueback Chart
Lure Details
- BrandShimano
- CategoryHard Baits
- TypeCrankbaits
- Target SpeciesBass, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Peacock Bass, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout
- Water TypeFreshwater
- ColorsBlue, Chartreuse
- MaterialHard Plastic / ABS
- Action / BehaviorFloating, Wobbling
- Length (cm / in)6.3 cm (2 1/2")
- Weight (g / oz)16 g (0 9/16 oz)
- Depth (m / ft)0.9–1.5 m (3–5 ft)
Available colors
The Shimano Macbeth Original Blueback Chart is built for power cranking in heavy cover, delivering a tight and punchy wobble that calls in aggressive predators. Its Hybrid Edge Square Bill allows the lure to dive 3 to 5 feet while deflecting cleanly off wood, rock, and artificial structure. The one-piece molded internal weight gives the Macbeth a fast recovery and stable track, even at high-speed retrieves. This combination of stability, deflection, and tight action makes it ideal for targeting pressured fish that respond to reaction strikes. Rugged, compact, and highly responsive, the Macbeth Original is a reliable tool for trophy hunters fishing in tough environments.
Best Conditions
- Season: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- Best Water Clarity: Clear, Stained
- Light: Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night, Midnight
Recommended Tackle
- Rod Power: Medium (M)
- Line Test: 10 lb / 5 kg, 12 lb / 6 kg, 15 lb / 7 kg
- Leader Length: 18 in / 45 cm, 24 in / 60 cm, 36 in / 90 cm
Media & How-to
Use fast retrieves with deflections; pause after heavy cover contact to trigger strikes.
