Trueglide Guppie Jr Shallow 11cm, 58g – Acid Roach CHG

The Acid Roach CHG version of the Guppie Jr Shallow adds bold colour contrast to the familiar outline of a small roach. Its broad body rolls and flashes during the retrieve, while the replaceable tail continues moving at slower speeds.

Guppie Jr Shallow for Water Other Lures Pass Beneath

The Guppie Jr Shallow is the lighter, shallower-running member of the Guppie Jr family. At 58g, it is lighter than the 70g standard sinking model and is intended to remain higher in the water column.

Specialist retailers generally place its working range at approximately 0.5–1.5m. Actual depth will depend on line thickness, leader weight, retrieve speed and how long the lure is allowed to pause.

This makes the Guppie Jr Shallow particularly useful where deep-running jerkbaits would repeatedly enter weeds or pass below active fish.

Confirmed Product Details

Retail descriptions disagree on whether the Guppie Jr Shallow should be classified as floating or slowly sinking. Check the packaging of the individual lure before publishing a precise buoyancy label.

Acid Roach CHG for Strong Shallow-Water Contrast

The Acid Roach finish gives the Guppie Jr Shallow a recognisable roach-style appearance with brighter, more aggressive colour accents.

This combination can be useful when a completely natural pattern disappears against vegetation or coloured water. The lure still resembles prey, but the additional contrast helps pike locate it quickly.

Conditions That Suit Acid Roach

• Stained or slightly coloured water
• Overcast weather
• Low-light mornings and evenings
• Fishing above dark vegetation
• Reed-lined bays
• Waters with heavy angling pressure

When the Guppie Jr Shallow rolls during the retrieve, different sections of the Acid Roach pattern become visible. This creates changing flashes rather than one flat block of colour.

Compact Body with a Wide Rolling Movement

The Guppie Jr Shallow has a short, deep and convex body. This shape gives the lure a substantial side profile while keeping the hook positions relatively close to the body.

Short reel turns or rod-tip taps can make the lure change direction. During pauses and slower movement, the broad body produces a noticeable rolling and rocking action.

Movement Characteristics

• Side-to-side glide
• Broad belly roll
• Flash during directional changes
• Stable shallow presentation
• Responsive movement from short inputs
• Tail action at slower speeds

The compact proportions of the Guppie Jr Shallow also improve hook exposure. Pike have less unhooked lure body to grab compared with a much longer bait.

Change the Presentation Without Replacing the Lure

A spring-style screw at the rear of the Guppie Jr Shallow holds the removable soft tail. The tail can be replaced when damaged or changed to create a different action and colour contrast.

A flowing tail produces subtle movement during slow retrieves and pauses. Other compatible tail shapes may increase vibration, resistance or water displacement.

Benefits of the Replaceable Tail

• Replace damaged soft material
• Experiment with contrasting colours
• Adjust the amount of tail movement
• Extend the useful life of the hard body
• Adapt to changing fish activity

The CHG tail supplied with the Acid Roach Guppie Jr Shallow complements the main body colour, but anglers can experiment with other compatible tails when a different signal is needed.

Five Ways to Make the Guppie Jr Come Alive

Slow Reel Turns

Use short turns of the reel handle to move the Guppie Jr Shallow from side to side. Add a pause after every few movements.

Sharp Rod Taps

Short downward or sideways taps produce quicker changes in direction. Avoid pulling continuously, since controlled slack helps the lure glide.

Steady Swimming

The Guppie Jr Shallow can also be retrieved steadily, allowing the body roll and soft tail to create a continuous swimming presentation.

Pause Beside Cover

Stop the lure beside a weed opening, reed point or submerged object. Pike frequently attack when forward movement suddenly ends.

Speed Change

Retrieve the Guppie Jr Shallow slowly, add one brief acceleration and then return to the original pace. The burst can imitate prey attempting to escape.

Watch the lure near the boat before casting. Small adjustments to line tension can significantly change the width and rhythm of its glide.

Places Where the Shallow Model Makes Sense

The Guppie Jr Shallow is intended for areas where pike hold close to the surface or above submerged cover.

• Shallow spring bays
• Reed-bed edges
• Lily-pad openings
• Water above submerged grass
• Shallow rocky points
• Warm-water feeding flats
• Edges of visible baitfish schools

Cast beyond the likely holding area and bring the Guppie Jr Shallow across the strike zone. Landing directly beside a resting fish may cause it to retreat into cover.

Designed Primarily for Pike

The Guppie Jr Shallow is designed around pike fishing, although other large freshwater predators may also attack it where local species and regulations allow.

Its 11cm body is compact enough for average-sized pike but still creates the substantial prey profile that can interest larger fish.

During cold or heavily pressured conditions, retrieve the Guppie Jr Shallow slowly with longer pauses. When fish are actively hunting, stronger taps and faster speed changes may produce reaction strikes.

Balanced Equipment for a 58g Glide Bait

The Guppie Jr Shallow should be used with a rod whose published casting range comfortably includes 58g.

Recommended Setup Considerations

• Medium-heavy or heavy casting rod
• Strong baitcasting reel
• Quality braided main line
• Wire or titanium bite leader
• Reliable snap and swivel
• Large rubber-coated landing net
• Long pliers and hook cutters

A rod with a responsive tip helps animate the Guppie Jr Shallow, while sufficient backbone is needed to cast the lure and control powerful pike.

A bite-resistant leader is essential. Pike teeth can cut ordinary monofilament, regardless of the strength of the main line.

Browse more predator fishing accessories, explore our casting rods, or compare baitcasting reels.

Hook Inspection and Pike Handling

Inspect the hooks and split rings fitted to the Guppie Jr Shallow before every trip. Replace or sharpen any hook that becomes blunt, bent or corroded.

Use long pliers when unhooking pike and keep hook cutters within reach. A large rubber-coated net can safely contain the fish while the lure is removed.

Support the pike horizontally, minimise air exposure and release it only after it has regained balance and strength.

Protect the Finish, Tail and Hardware

After fishing, rinse the Guppie Jr Shallow if it has been used in dirty or brackish water. Dry the hooks, split rings and rear tail screw before closing the lure inside a tackle box.

Maintenance Checklist

1. Remove weeds and debris.
2. Dry the lure and hooks.
3. Inspect both hook points.
4. Check the split rings.
5. Examine the rear tail screw.
6. Replace damaged soft tails.
7. Store without crushing or bending the tail.

Minor hook marks are expected, but stop using the Guppie Jr Shallow if the body, hook hangers or internal structure become seriously damaged.

Official colour and model information can be viewed through Catch With Care. Responsible predator-fishing guidance is also available from the International Game Fish Association.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the lure?

The Guppie Jr Shallow measures 11cm.

How much does it weigh?

The Acid Roach CHG variation weighs 58g.

How deep does it run?

The Guppie Jr Shallow is commonly listed for approximately 0.5–1.5m, depending on tackle and retrieve style.

Is it floating or slowly sinking?

Retail descriptions are inconsistent. Check the packaging of the exact lure before publishing a definitive buoyancy classification.

Can the tail be replaced?

Yes. The Guppie Jr Shallow uses a rear spring-screw system for compatible replacement tails.

What does CHG mean?

CHG identifies the colour code used for the soft tail fitted to this Acid Roach variation.

Which species is it made for?

The Guppie Jr Shallow is designed primarily for pike.

Can it be fished above weeds?

Yes. Its shallow-running design makes it suitable for retrieving above submerged vegetation.

Which rod should be used?

Use a predator rod whose manufacturer-listed casting range safely includes the 58g Guppie Jr Shallow.

Compact Size, Shallow Control and Bold Roach Contrast

The Guppie Jr Shallow combines an 11cm body, 58g weight and shallow-running presentation with the adaptable action of a replaceable soft tail.

Its Acid Roach CHG finish brings strong contrast to a familiar prey-fish profile, while the convex body produces the rolling flash and directional movement associated with the Guppie family.

For pike anglers targeting bays, reeds, weed tops and shallow feeding flats, the Guppie Jr Shallow offers a compact and highly controllable glide-bait presentation.