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Berkley · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Berkley Flicker Shad Shallow Crankbait, 2/7 oz, 2 3/4 in, Slick Purple Bengal
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- Item weight
- 0.03 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 2 x 7 x 0.75 inches
Quick take
Shallow-diving crankbait with realistic shad profile, rattle, and sharp Fusion19 hooks.
This Slick Purple Bengal shallow shad crankbait measures 2 3/4 inches and 2/7 oz, and it runs 3 to 6 feet deep. Its size 6 hooks and round lip suit anglers casting or trolling shallow water for bass.
Best for
- Trolling shallow flats for walleye and perch
- Casting around vegetation in 3-6 foot water
- Matching small shad and minnow forage
Skip if
- You need a deep-diving crankbait for structure
- You fish soft plastics exclusively
Strengths
- Realistic shad profile triggers strikes from game fish
- Maximum rattle and roll action attracts fish from distance
- 3-6 foot dive depth covers shallow flats perfectly
- Fusion19 hooks penetrate and hold in difficult fighting
Trade-offs
- Shallow dive limits use in deep water or on drop-offs
- 2/7 oz weight limits casting distance with light line
- Rattle may spook selective fish in clear water
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
What can I catch with this?
At 0.286 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, crappie and trout.
- Bass
- Trout
- Crappie
When and where to fish it
Its dark pattern shows as a silhouette in muddy water and at night. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Muddy
- Light
- Low light
- Night
- 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 0.286 oz it runs down to 6 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
- 6 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Rock
What you need with it
A 0.286 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 0.286 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, Flashy Chartreuse | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Firetiger, Slick Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Black Silver, Flashy Silver, 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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| Flashy Perch, HD Yellow Perch, MF Bluegill, Yellow Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| 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 Tiger, Purple Tiger, Slick Blue Alewife, Slick Purple BengalThis one | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 2in - 1/6 oz | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 2 3/4in - 2/7 oz, 2/7 oz, 2 3/4This 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 Shallow Crankbait, 1/6 oz, 2 in, Pearl White | Lure weight:0.167 oz | Length:2 in | Hook size:8 | Maximum diving depth:4 ft | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear and stained water, bass, trout and crappie |
| Berkley Flicker Shad Shallow Crankbait, 1/6 oz, 2 in, Slick Purple Bengal | Lure weight:0.167 oz | Length:2 in | Hook size:8 | Maximum diving depth:4 ft | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), muddy water, bass, trout and crappie |
| Berkley Flicker Shad Shallow Crankbait, 2/7 oz, 2.75 in, Black Silver | Lure weight:0.286 oz | Length:2.75 in | Hook size:6 | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass, trout and crappie |
| Berkley Flicker Shad Shallow Crankbait, 2/7 oz, 2 3/4 in, Firetiger | Lure weight:0.286 oz | Length:2.75 in | Hook size:6 | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained and muddy water, bass, trout and crappie |
| Berkley Flicker Shad Shallow Crankbait, 2/7 oz, 2 3/4 in, Slick Purple Bengal | Lure weight:0.286 oz | Length:2.75 in | Hook size:6 | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), muddy water, bass, trout 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 | 0.286 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.75 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 3 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 6 ft |
| Lip | Round |
| Hook size | 6 |
| Color | Slick Purple Bengal |
| Color family | Dark |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 6 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 0.286 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.75 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Slick Purple Bengal.
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