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Berkley · Medium Diving Crankbaits
Berkley Flicker Shad Jointed Crankbait, 2 3/4 in, 1/3 oz
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- Item weight
- 12.25 g
- 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 jointed shad-profile crankbait in Fool's Gold, 2.75 inches long and about a third of an ounce. It runs 7 to 9 feet deep, which suits trolling for walleye. The body rises slowly when paused, and it carries size 6 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
Specifications
| Type | jointed crankbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 3/4 in |
| Weight | 1/3 oz |
| Dive depth | 7-9 ft |
| Hooks | 2 Fusion19 |
What can I catch with this?
At 0.333 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, crappie and trout.
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
- Crappie
When and where to fish it
Its gold pattern flashes in stained and tea-colored water and on dark days. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
- 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 0.333 oz it runs down to 9 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
- 9 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Rock
What you need with it
A 0.333 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 0.333 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, 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 GoldThis one | 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 oz | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 1/3 oz, 2 3/4", 2 3/4in - 1/3 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 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 | 0.333 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.75 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 7 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 9 ft |
| Lip | Round |
| Hook size | 6 |
| Color | Fool's Gold |
| Color family | Gold |
| Target species | Walleye |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 9 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 0.333 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.75 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Fool's Gold.
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