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Berkley · Medium Diving Crankbaits
Berkley Flicker Minnow Crankbait, Slick Firetiger
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.25 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.
The Berkley Flicker Minnow in Slick Firetiger is a minnow-shaped crankbait with a bright, high-visibility finish. Its steep bill suits trolling, and it can be cast as well.
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
Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
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 Shad | 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
| Color | Slick Firetiger |
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