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6th Sense · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
6th Sense Swank Series 77X Shallow Crankbait, 3/4 oz
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.4 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 2 x 1 x 4 inches
Quick take
A shallow crankbait with L-shaped bill designed to rip through grass without catching.
The 77X in Bleeding Shad is a shallow crankbait about three inches long and three-quarters of an ounce, with an L-shaped bill that works through grass and hydrilla over a two to five foot diving range. Its larger body moves more water than the smaller 66X, which suits bass anglers working shallow cover.
Best for
- Bass in shallow hydrilla and grass beds
- Reaction strikes with erratic retrieves
- Low-visibility water with loud rattle
Skip if
- You fish deep open water
- You need silent presentations
Strengths
- L-shaped bill rips through thick grass without fouling
- 77X wider profile moves more water
- Loud knocker appeals to low-visibility conditions
Trade-offs
- Grass-ripping bill can deflect away from strikes
- Not suitable for deep-diving applications
- Loud rattle may spook pressured fish
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | shallow diving crankbait |
|---|---|
| Dive depth | 2-5 ft |
| Weight | 3/4 oz |
| Bill shape | L-shaped |
What can I catch with this?
At 3/4 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, walleye and pike.
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How deep and around what
At 3/4 oz it runs to 5 ft, shallow enough to tick the tops of submerged grass and bump shallow wood.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft) (this product)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 5 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
What you need with it
A 3/4 oz crankbait is usually fished with a long casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 10 to 15 lb fluorocarbon line.
- Casting rodsA long medium-heavy rod with a moderate action throws a heavy lure far and absorbs its pull.
- Baitcasting reelsA slower gear ratio makes a deep-diving lure easier to reel all day.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks, so the lure reaches its depth; 10 to 15 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 3/4 oz lure pairs with a medium-heavy, moderate-action rod made for 1/2 to 1 oz lures and with 10 to 15 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium heavy |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/2 to 1 oz |
| Line test | 10 to 15 lb |
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost Threadfin Shad, Smoke 6 | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| 4K Shad, Bleeding Shad, Chrome Shiner, Shad Surge, Threadfin ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Baby Bluegill, Matte Natural | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Boiled Crawfish, Candy Apple Red, Coontail Craw, Craw Bomb, Rambo Red, Rayburn Ghost, Rayburn Gill, Wild Lava Crawfish | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Gold Reactor | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Black Magic | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the depth you need to reach, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Sense Swank Series 77X Shallow Crankbait, 3/4 oz | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:3.03 in | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Color:Bleeding Shad | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear and stained water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| 6th Sense Swank Series Crankbait, Craw Bomb | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:3.03 in | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Color:Craw Bomb | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), stained water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
About this type
A crankbait is a hard-bodied lure that wobbles on a steady retrieve; most have a lip that sets how deep they run.
On a lipped bait, a bigger or steeper lip usually sends it deeper.
Most lipped crankbaits float at rest and dive when reeled, so a pause lets the lure back up and away from a snag.
Compared with Jerkbaits: A jerkbait is worked with twitches and pauses and often suspends or floats; a crankbait is reeled.
Facts
| Lure weight | 3/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.03 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 2 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 5 ft |
| Color | Bleeding Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 5 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.03 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Bleeding Shad.
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