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Berkley · Medium Diving Crankbaits
Berkley Flicker Shad, 2.75 in, 5/16 oz, Black Silver
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Tournament-proven crankbait that dives to 11-13 feet with a realistic shad profile and weight-transfer casting.
This single Black Silver Berkley Scented Flicker Shad is a 2.75-inch crankbait that weighs 5/16 oz and swims 11 to 13 feet deep. It has size 6 hooks and a long lip. Its scent strip releases a trail that can draw in wary bass, whether the bait is cast or trolled.
Best for
- Medium depth structure and drop-offs
- Bass fishing from boat or shore
- Tournament-grade lure matching
Skip if
- You fish shallow weed beds
- You target panfish and small species
Strengths
- Realistic shad profile matches natural baitfish
- Weight-transfer system enhances casting distance
- Hooks are sharp and hold well in hard mouths
Trade-offs
- Fixed depth means limited versatility across depths
- Scent pockets are optional not required for use
- Two hooks snag moderately in heavier cover
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | crankbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.75 in |
| Weight | 5/16 oz |
| Dive depth | 11-13 ft |
| Hook | Two Fusion19, size 6 |
| Finish | Black silver |
What can I catch with this?
At 5/16 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, crappie and trout.
- Bass
- Trout
- Crappie
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 to fish it
A crankbait with a long lip needs a long cast to get down, so it is fished by deep cranking.
Deep cranking
- Make the longest cast you can; a deep diver needs distance to get down.
- Hold the rod tip low and reel steadily until you feel the bottom.
- Keep the lure grinding along the bottom and pause when it deflects off rock.
Steady cranking
- Cast past the target and point the rod tip down toward the water.
- Reel at a steady medium pace until the lure reaches its depth.
- Keep it ticking the bottom or the cover, and pause when it deflects.
How deep and around what
At 5/16 oz it runs down to 13 ft, in the deep zone, along drop-offs, rock and open water.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft) (this product)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 13 ft
- Depth zone
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Rock
- Drop-offs
What you need with it
A 5/16 oz crankbait is usually fished with a spinning rod, a spinning reel and 6 to 10 lb line.
- Spinning rodsA medium-light rod with a moderate action casts a light lure and keeps small hooks pinned.
- Spinning reelsA spinning reel handles light line without backlash.
- Monofilament lineStretches, which keeps the hooks pinned; 6 to 10 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 5/16 oz lure pairs with a medium-light or medium rod with a moderate action and with 6 to 10 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium light or medium |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/8 to 1/2 oz |
| Line test | 6 to 10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Firetiger, Slick Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Black SilverThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Pearl White | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Flashy Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Red Tiger | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Blue Tiger, Purple Tiger, Slick Purple Candy | 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 | Hook size | Maximum diving depth | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley Scented Flicker Shad Hard Bait, 3/16 oz, Black Gold | Lure weight:3/16 oz | Length:2 in | Hook size:8 | Maximum diving depth:11 ft | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained water, bass, trout and crappie |
| Berkley Flicker Shad, 2.75 in, 5/16 oz, Black Silver | Lure weight:5/16 oz | Length:2.75 in | Hook size:6 | Maximum diving depth:13 ft | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), clear and stained water, bass, trout and crappie |
| Berkley Scented Flicker Shad Hard Bait, 5 Pack | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Hook size:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Suits:Bass |
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 | 5/16 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.75 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 11 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 13 ft |
| Lip | Long |
| Hook size | 6 |
| Color | Black Silver |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 13 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 5/16 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.75 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Black Silver.
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