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Berkley · Medium Diving Crankbaits
Berkley Flicker Minnow Crankbait, Racy Shad
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- Item weight
- 0.01 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 7 x 2 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 3 1/2 in crankbait with realistic minnow profile and impressive dive curve for deep presentations.
This Berkley Flicker Minnow is a minnow-profile crankbait in the Racy Shad color, with a #8 hook. A steep bill and flashing body make it a pick for anglers who troll or cast along depth breaks.
Best for
- Deep structure like drop-offs and channels
- Fishing deeper than 18 feet
- Situations where a fast-diving lure helps cover water
Skip if
- You need to fish shallow
- You want long casts on light line
Strengths
- Impressive dive curve gets you to the fish quickly
- Realistic minnow profile imitates natural forage
- Fusion19 hooks penetrate reliably even on distant strikes
Trade-offs
- At 1/3 oz, dives very deep and requires heavy line
- Deep-diving design limits use in shallow water
- Requires substantial casting power
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
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
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Pearl, Flashy Chartreuse, Pink Lemonade, Slick Chartreuse | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Firetail MF Hot Firetiger, Firetiger, Slick Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Clear, Firetail Ghost Glitter | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Black Silver, Chrome, Firetail Chrome Candy, HD Emerald Shiner, HD Spottail Shiner, Racy ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Flashy Pearl, Pearl White, Slick Pearl Silver | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Firetail Hot Perch, Flashy Perch, HD Yellow Perch, Slick Green Alewife | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Firetail Red Tail | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black Brass, Blue Smelt, Firetail MF Black Cougar, Flashy Purple Candy, Purple Flash, Slick Blue Alewife, Slick Purple Bengal | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 7/8in - 3/16 oz, 3/16 oz | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 3 Inch - 1/4 oz, 3 Inch - 1/4 oz (Pack of 1), 3in - 1/4 oz, 3 1/2 Inch - 1/3 oz, 3 1/2 Inch - 1/3 oz (Pack of 1), 3 1/2- Inch, 1/3 oz (Pack of 1), 3 1/2in - 1/3 ozThis one | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 4 1/2 Inch - 1/2 oz, 4 1/2 Inch - 1/2 oz (Pack of 1), 4 1/2in - 1/2 oz | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
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 | Hook size | Maximum diving depth | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley Flicker Minnow Crankbait, 1/4 oz, Chrome | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:3 in | Hook size:8 | Maximum diving depth:17 ft | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), clear and stained water, bass, trout and crappie |
| Berkley Flicker Minnow, 3 1/2 in, 1/3 oz | Lure weight:0.333 oz | Length:3.5 in | Hook size:6 | Maximum diving depth:23 ft | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), clear and stained water, bass, trout and crappie |
| Berkley Flicker Minnow Crankbait, 1/3 oz | Lure weight:0.333 oz | Length:3.5 in | Hook size:6 | Maximum diving depth:23 ft | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), clear and stained water, bass, trout and crappie |
| Berkley Flicker Minnow Crankbait, 1/3 oz, Flashy Purple Candy | Lure weight:0.333 oz | Length:3.5 in | Hook size:6 | Maximum diving depth:23 ft | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), muddy water, bass, trout and crappie |
| Berkley Flicker Minnow Crankbait, 1/3 oz, Prime Time | Lure weight:0.333 oz | Length:3.5 in | Hook size:6 | Maximum diving depth:23 ft | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), bass, trout and crappie |
| Berkley Flicker Minnow Crankbait, 1/2 oz, Firetail Chrome Candy | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:4.5 in | Hook size:4 | Maximum diving depth:23 ft | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
| Berkley Flicker Minnow Crankbait, 1/2 oz, Firetail Ghost Glitter | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:4.5 in | Hook size:4 | Maximum diving depth:23 ft | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), clear water, bass and walleye |
| Berkley Flicker Minnow Crankbait, 1/2 oz, Firetail Hot Perch | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:4.5 in | Hook size:4 | Maximum diving depth:23 ft | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), clear water, bass and walleye |
| Berkley Flicker Minnow Crankbait, 1/2 oz, Firetail Red Tail | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:4.5 in | Hook size:4 | Maximum diving depth:23 ft | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), stained water, bass and walleye |
| Berkley Flicker Minnow Crankbait, Racy Shad | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Hook size:8 | Maximum diving depth:— | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Berkley Flicker Minnow Crankbait, Slick Firetiger | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Hook size:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Suits:— |
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
| Hook size | 8 |
|---|---|
| Color | Racy Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
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