Berkley · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
PopularBerkley Flicker Shad Crankbait, 1/4 oz, Pearl White
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.01 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 6 x 2 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 2 1/4 in shallow crankbait with lifelike shad profile and bullet-like casting from the weight transfer system.
This Pearl White Flicker Shad measures 2 1/4 inches and weighs 1/4 oz, diving about 10 to 12 feet. Size 6 hooks and a pale baitfish color make it a natural option for bass anglers imitating shad.
Best for
- Shallow bass structure like fallen trees and ledges
- Rock-strewn flats and points
- Casting in wind for distance
Skip if
- You need to reach deep water
- You are fishing heavy weeds
Strengths
- Weight transfer system produces bullet-like casts
- Realistic shad profile and size imitate natural baitfish
- Fusion19 hooks penetrate easily and hold in hard-fighting fish
Trade-offs
- Crankbaits twist line on steady retrievals
- At 1/4 oz it requires a medium spinning setup
- Limited to 10-12 ft depth
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
What can I catch with this?
At 1/4 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, crappie and trout.
- Bass
- Trout
- Crappie
When and where to fish it
Its white or pearl pattern stays visible in lightly stained water and under cloud. 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
- 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 1/4 oz it runs down to 12 ft, in the mid depth zone, around the outside edge of grass, wood and rock.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 12 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Rock
What you need with it
A 1/4 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 1/4 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 white or pearl pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Pearl, Flashy Chartreuse, Hot Pink, Lime Chrome, Slick Chartreuse Pearl | 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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| Flashy Ghost | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Black Silver, Black Silver Flash, Chrome Clown, Flashy Silver, HD Emerald Shiner, HD Spottail Shiner, HD Threadfin Shad, Racy Shad, Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Pearl White, Slick Black PearlThis one | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Flashy Perch, HD Bluegill, HD Fathead Minnow, HD Yellow Perch, MF Bluegill | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Flashy Red Perch, Red Tiger | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black Gold, Black Gold Sunset, Speckled Gold Shiner | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Blue Tiger, Flashy Purple Candy, Flashy Purple Tiger, Purple Tiger, 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 1/2in - 1/8 oz, 2in - 3/16 oz | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 2 1/4in - 1/4 oz, 2 3/4in - 5/16 ozThis one | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
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 Shad Crankbait, 1/8 oz, Purple Tiger | Lure weight:1/8 oz | Length:1.5 in | Hook size:8 | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), muddy water, bass, trout and crappie |
| Berkley Flicker Shad Crankbait, 3/16 oz, Blue Tiger | Lure weight:3/16 oz | Length:2 in | Hook size:8 | Maximum diving depth:11 ft | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), muddy water, bass, trout and crappie |
| Berkley Flicker Shad Crankbait, 3/16 oz, HD Threadfin Shad | Lure weight:3/16 oz | Length:2 in | Hook size:8 | Maximum diving depth:11 ft | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass, trout and crappie |
| Berkley Flicker Shad Crankbait, 3/16 oz, Speckled Gold Shiner | 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 Crankbait, 1/4 oz, Chartreuse Pearl | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:2.25 in | Hook size:6 | Maximum diving depth:12 ft | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained and muddy water, bass, trout and crappie |
| Berkley Flicker Shad, 2 1/4 in, 1/4 oz | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:2.25 in | Hook size:6 | Maximum diving depth:12 ft | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained and muddy water, bass, trout and crappie |
| Berkley Flicker Shad Crankbait, 1/4 oz, Pearl White | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:2.25 in | Hook size:6 | Maximum diving depth:12 ft | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass, trout and crappie |
| Berkley Flicker Shad Crankbait, 5/16 oz, HD Bluegill | Lure weight:5/16 oz | Length:2.75 in | Hook size:6 | Maximum diving depth:13 ft | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), clear water, bass, trout and crappie |
| Berkley Flicker Shad Crankbait, 5/16 oz, Slick Chartreuse Pearl | Lure weight:5/16 oz | Length:2.75 in | Hook size:6 | Maximum diving depth:13 ft | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), stained and muddy water, bass, trout and crappie |
| Berkley Flicker Shad Crankbait, 5/16 oz, Speckled Gold Shiner | Lure weight:5/16 oz | Length:2.75 in | Hook size:6 | Maximum diving depth:13 ft | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), stained water, bass, trout and crappie |
| Berkley Flicker Shad Crankbait | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Hook size:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Suits:Clear water, 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 | 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.25 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 10 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 12 ft |
| Lip | Long |
| Hook size | 6 |
| Color | Pearl White |
| Color family | White |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 12 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.25 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Pearl White.
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