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Berkley · Medium Diving Crankbaits
Berkley Flicker Shad Jointed Crankbait, 1/5 oz, Slick Smelt
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.2 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 2 x 7 x 0.75 inches
Quick take
A 1/3 oz jointed crankbait that dives to 7-9 feet with maximum rattle and roll action for trolling and casting.
A smaller jointed shad-profile crankbait in Slick Smelt, 2 inches long and a fifth of an ounce. It works 5 to 7 feet down, a fit for walleye in shallower water. The body rises slowly when paused, and it carries size 8 hooks.
Best for
- Walleye and bass trolling in lakes and reservoirs
- Ripping through grass for aggressive fish
- Situations where a tight wobble and rattle attract strikes
Skip if
- You need a shallower or deeper diving crankbait
- You're fishing clear water where vibrating action spooks fish
Strengths
- Jointed construction provides enhanced rattle and roll motion
- Dives to 7-9 feet to reach suspended fish
- Realistic shad profile and rattle trigger strikes
Trade-offs
- Jointed design makes it slightly less durable than solid crankbaits
- The rattle and vibration may attract unwanted species in mixed waters
- Requires consistent retrieves to maintain proper action
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
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
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
Crankbaits are usually fished on a steady retrieve that keeps the lure near the bottom or the cover.
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 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 |
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
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, Slick Black Pearl | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1/5 oz, 2, 1/5 oz, 2", 2in - 1/5 ozThis one | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 1/3 oz, 2 3/4", 2 3/4in - 1/3 oz | 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 Jointed Crankbait, 1/5 oz, Slick Smelt | Lure weight:0.2 oz | Length:2 in | Hook size:8 | Maximum diving depth:7 ft | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass, trout, walleye and crappie |
| Berkley Flicker Shad Jointed Crankbait, 1/3 oz, Firetail Chrome Candy | Lure weight:0.333 oz | Length:2.75 in | Hook size:6 | Maximum diving depth:9 ft | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass, trout, walleye and crappie |
| Berkley Flicker Shad Jointed Crankbait, 2 3/4 in, 1/3 oz | Lure weight:0.333 oz | Length:2.75 in | Hook size:6 | Maximum diving depth:9 ft | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained water, bass, trout, walleye and crappie |
| Berkley Flicker Shad Jointed Crankbait, 1/3 oz, HD Smelt | Lure weight:0.333 oz | Length:2.75 in | Hook size:6 | Maximum diving depth:9 ft | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass, trout, walleye and crappie |
| Berkley Flicker Shad Jointed Crankbait, 1/3 oz, Slick Smelt | Lure weight:0.333 oz | Length:2.75 in | Hook size:6 | Maximum diving depth:9 ft | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass, trout, walleye and crappie |
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 | 0.2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 5 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 7 ft |
| Lip | Round |
| Hook size | 8 |
| Color | Slick Smelt |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Walleye |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 7 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 0.2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Slick Smelt.
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