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Berkley · Medium Diving Crankbaits
Berkley Flicker Shad Crankbait, 1/5 oz, 2 in, Firetail Anti-Freeze
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Options
- Item weight
- 6 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 2 x 7 x 0.75 inches
Quick take
The Firetail Anti-Freeze is the 2-inch Flicker Shad Jointed, the compact size of the line, and it uses size 8 hooks where the 2 3/4 inch sizes use size 6. It carries two Fusion19 hooks and a jointed tail that flashes and rolls on the retrieve, plus a slow rise on the pause. The shorter body suits smaller fish and a more shallow presentation. Its firetail pattern separates it from the Red, Purple and Black Silver sizes of the longer length. Pick it when a smaller bait is the goal.
Best for
- Trolling for walleyes and bass
- Working medium depths in reservoirs and lakes
- Triggering aggressive strikes from inactive fish
Skip if
- You are fishing very shallow or very deep
- You want a silent lure for wary fish
Strengths
- Jointed construction amplifies rattle and vibration at depth
- Realistic shad profile attracts predatory fish
- Slow rise on pause encourages hesitant biters to strike
Trade-offs
- Jointed construction can hang up more easily in brush
- Medium diving depth limits use in very shallow or deep water
- Requires retrieve speed to reach and maintain depth
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
- Casting
Facts
| Length | 2 in |
|---|---|
| Hook size | 8 |
| Hooks | 2 count |
| Color | Firetail Anti-Freeze |
| Lure weight | 0.2 oz |
| Minimum diving depth | 5 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 7 ft |
| Target species | Walleye |
Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the depth you need to reach, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Length | Lure weight | Hook size | Minimum diving depth | Maximum diving depth | Target species | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley Flicker Shad Crankbait, 5/32 oz, 2 in, Firetail Green Craw | Length:2 in | Lure weight:0.156 oz | Hook size:— | Minimum diving depth:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Target species:— | Suits:Stained water, bass, trout and crappie |
| Berkley Flicker Shad Crankbait, 1/5 oz, 2 in, Firetail Anti-Freeze | Length:2 in | Lure weight:0.2 oz | Hook size:8 | Minimum diving depth:5 ft | Maximum diving depth:7 ft | Target species:Walleye | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), bass, trout, walleye and crappie |
| Berkley Flicker Shad Jointed Crankbait, 1/3 oz, 2.75 in, Black Silver | Length:2.75 in | Lure weight:0.333 oz | Hook size:6 | Minimum diving depth:7 ft | Maximum diving depth:9 ft | Target species:Walleye | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass, trout, walleye and crappie |
| Berkley Flicker Shad Jointed Crankbait, 1/3 oz, 2.75 in, Purple Tiger | Length:2.75 in | Lure weight:0.333 oz | Hook size:6 | Minimum diving depth:7 ft | Maximum diving depth:9 ft | Target species:Walleye | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), muddy water, bass, trout, walleye and crappie |
| Berkley Flicker Shad Jointed Crankbait, 2.75 in, 1/3 oz, Red Tiger | Length:2.75 in | Lure weight:0.333 oz | Hook size:6 | Minimum diving depth:7 ft | Maximum diving depth:9 ft | Target species:Walleye | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained water, bass, trout, walleye and crappie |
How it compares
| Product | Length | Hook size | Color | Lure weight | Minimum diving depth | Maximum diving depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley Flicker Shad Crankbait, 1/5 oz, 2 in, Firetail Anti-FreezePick it if you want a 2-inch Flicker Shad in Firetail Anti-Freeze on two size 8 hooks. | Length:2 in | Hook size:8 | Color:Firetail Anti-Freeze | Lure weight:0.2 oz | Minimum diving depth:5 ft | Maximum diving depth:7 ft |
| Spro Little John Medium Diving Crankbait, Watermelon Red Craw | Length:— | Hook size:— | Color:Watermelon Red Craw | Lure weight:— | Minimum diving depth:— | Maximum diving depth:9 ft |
| Spro Little John Medium Diving Crankbait, Old Fire Tiger | Length:1.97 in | Hook size:— | Color:Old Fire Tiger | Lure weight:— | Minimum diving depth:— | Maximum diving depth:9 ft |
| Daiwa Shoreline Shiner Z Set Upper, 125mm, 26.5g, Slow-Sink | Length:4.9 in | Hook size:— | Color:Rattlin Katten Chart Berry | Lure weight:0.9 oz | Minimum diving depth:— | Maximum diving depth:— |
| Rapala Shad Rap Crankbait, 2-3/4 in, 5/16 oz | Length:2.75 in | Hook size:— | Color:Live River Shad | Lure weight:5/16 oz | Minimum diving depth:5 ft | Maximum diving depth:11 ft |
| Berkley Scented Flicker Shad Hard Bait, 3/16 oz, Black Gold | Length:2 in | Hook size:8 | Color:Black Gold | Lure weight:3/16 oz | Minimum diving depth:9 ft | Maximum diving depth:11 ft |
Common questions
What hook size does the 2 inch Firetail Anti-Freeze Flicker Shad use?
It uses two size 8 Fusion19 hooks, which are smaller than the size 6 hooks on the 2 3/4 inch sizes in this family. The hooks are sharp Fusion19, and the jointed tail and slow rise match the rest of the line.
How long is the Firetail Anti-Freeze Flicker Shad Jointed?
It is 2 inches long, the shorter of the line's two sizes. The 2 3/4 inch sizes are the longer option. The Firetail Anti-Freeze is the compact pick, with two size 8 hooks and the jointed tail shared across the line.
How does the Firetail Anti-Freeze compare with the 2 3/4 inch Red Tiger?
The Firetail Anti-Freeze is 2 inches with size 8 hooks, and the Red Tiger is 2 3/4 inches with size 6 hooks. Both have two hooks, a jointed tail, a slow rise and Fusion19 hooks. Choose the Anti-Freeze for the compact profile and the Red Tiger for the larger one.
What can I catch with this?
At 0.2 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, crappie and trout.
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
- Crappie
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 deep and around what
At 0.2 oz it runs down to 7 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
- 7 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Rock
What you need with it
A 0.2 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 0.2 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 |
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 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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| Clear, Firetail Ghost Glitter | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Black Silver, Firetail Chrome Candy, HD Emerald Shiner, HD Spottail Shiner, HD Threadfin Shad, Racy Shad | 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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| Firetail Hot Perch, HD Bluegill, HD Fathead Minnow, HD Yellow Perch, Slick Green Alewife, Sunset Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Firetail Green Craw, Firetail Red Tail, Red Tiger | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Fool's Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Blue Smelt, Firetail MF Black Cougar, Purple Tiger, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 in - 5/32 oz, 2 in - 1/5 oz, 2in - 1/5 ozThis one | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 2 3/4 in - 1/3 oz, 2 3/4in - 1/3 oz | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
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.
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