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Berkley · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
PopularBerkley Flicker Shad Crankbait, 5/16 oz, HD Bluegill
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- Item weight
- 0.31 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 6.8 x 1.9 x 0.8 inches
Quick take
A 2 1/4 in shallow crankbait with lifelike shad profile and bullet-like casting from the weight transfer system.
The HD Bluegill Flicker Shad is a 2 3/4 inch, 5/16 oz crankbait reaching about 11 to 13 feet. It carries size 6 hooks, and the bluegill finish suits bass anglers fishing deeper water near panfish cover.
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 5/16 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, crappie and trout.
- Bass
- Trout
- Crappie
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- 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 natural pattern imitates bluegill and perch.
- Bluegill
- Perch
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 Pearl | 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 BluegillThis one | 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 | 5/16 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.75 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 11 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 13 ft |
| Lip | Long |
| Hook size | 6 |
| Color | HD Bluegill |
| Color family | Natural |
| 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 HD Bluegill.
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