Berkley · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Berkley Flicker Shad Shallow Crankbait, 2/7 oz, 2.75 in, Black Silver
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- Item weight
- 13.61 g
- Product dimensions
- 2 x 7 x 0.75 inches
Quick take
Shallow-diving crankbait with realistic shad profile, rattle, and sharp Fusion19 hooks.
At 2 3/4 inches and 2/7 oz, this shallow shad crankbait is built to run 3 to 6 feet deep. Its size 6 hooks suit anglers fishing shallow structure for perch, bass and walleye.
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
Specifications
| Type | shallow crankbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2/7 oz |
| Dive depth | 3-6 ft |
| Hooks | 2 Fusion19 |
| Rattle | Included |
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 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 0.286 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 |
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, 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 ShadThis one | 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 Bengal | 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 family | Shad and silver |
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.
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