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Berkley · Medium Diving Crankbaits
Berkley Flicker Shad Crankbait, 5/32 oz, 2 in, Firetail Green Craw
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.02 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 6.06 x 1.89 x 0.67 inches
Quick take
The Firetail Green Craw is the 2-inch Flicker Shad Jointed in the green craw pattern, and the compact choice in this family. Its jointed tail gives side flash and roll on the retrieve, and its slow rise on the pause keeps the presentation slow. Sharp Fusion19 hooks are fitted, and the shad-shaped body keeps the profile of the line. The 2-inch length sets it apart from the 2 3/4 inch Red Tiger, Purple Tiger and Black Silver, and its green pattern separates it from the Firetail Anti-Freeze. Pick it when you want the smaller shad in green.
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 |
|---|---|
| Hooks | 2 count |
| Color | Firetail Green Craw |
| Lure weight | 0.156 oz |
| Color family | Craw and red |
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 | Color | Lure weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley Flicker Shad Crankbait, 5/32 oz, 2 in, Firetail Green CrawPick it if you want the 2-inch Flicker Shad in Firetail Green Craw as a compact, jointed shad. | Length:2 in | Color:Firetail Green Craw | Lure weight:0.156 oz |
| Spro Little John Medium Diving Crankbait, Watermelon Red Craw | Length:— | Color:Watermelon Red Craw | Lure weight:— |
| Daiwa Shoreline Shiner Z Set Upper, 125mm, 26.5g, Slow-Sink | Length:4.9 in | Color:Rattlin Katten Chart Berry | Lure weight:0.9 oz |
| Rapala Shad Rap Crankbait, 2-3/4 in, 5/16 oz | Length:2.75 in | Color:Live River Shad | Lure weight:5/16 oz |
| Rebel Tracdown Sinking Minnow, 1 5/8 in, 3/32 oz | Length:1.63 in | Color:Slick Rainbow Trout | Lure weight:0.0938 oz |
| Berkley Flicker Minnow Crankbait, Racy Shad | Length:— | Color:Racy Shad | Lure weight:— |
Common questions
What length is the Firetail Green Craw Flicker Shad Jointed?
It is 2 inches long, the smaller of the line's two sizes. Its body is jointed for side flash and roll, and it has a slow rise on the pause. It is fitted with sharp Fusion19 hooks. Pick it when you want the compact size in a green craw pattern.
Does the Firetail Green Craw Flicker Shad Jointed come in a 2 3/4 inch size?
The line is sold in two sizes, 2 inches and 2 3/4 inches. The Firetail Green Craw is the 2-inch size. If you want the larger bait, the 2 3/4 inch sizes in Red Tiger, Purple Tiger and Black Silver are the alternatives.
What other 2 inch colors does the Flicker Shad Jointed come in?
The 2-inch size is also sold in Firetail Anti-Freeze, which uses size 8 hooks. The Firetail Green Craw is the green pattern of the 2-inch line, so pick it over the Anti-Freeze when you want green rather than the anti-freeze finish.
What can I catch with this?
At 0.156 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, crappie and trout.
- Bass
- Trout
- Crappie
When and where to fish it
Its craw or red pattern suits cold to cool, stained water in spring. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Stained
- Water temperature
- Cold (under 50°F)
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
What you need with it
A 0.156 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 0.156 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 craw or red pattern imitates crawfish.
- Crawfish
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 TigerThis one | 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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