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Berkley · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Berkley Flicker Shad Shallow Crankbait, 2/7 oz, Firetail Chrome Candy
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.01 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 6.75 x 2 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 2 3/4 in crankbait that dives to 6 ft with a tight rolling action and internal rattle.
The Berkley Flicker Shallow Shad in Firetail Chrome Candy is a 2 3/4 inch crankbait that weighs 2/7 ounce and swims between 3 and 6 feet deep. Its shad profile and two size 6 hooks suit anglers casting and trolling shallow water for walleye. The firetail chrome candy finish gives a baitfish look for shallow-water fishing.
Best for
- Bass on weed flats in spring and fall
- Trolling near rocky reefs
Skip if
- You need a crankbait that dives deeper than 6 ft
- You are casting in heavy wind with light line
Strengths
- Tight wobble pulls steadily on a slow retrieve
- Internal rattle attracts fish from a distance
- Fusion19 hooks stick on hard strikes
Trade-offs
- Small profile limits success on large pike and musky
- Shallow dive depth keeps it in snags on deep weed beds
- Bright colors stand out in very 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
- 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 0.286 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Firetail MF Hot Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Clear | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Black Silver, Firetail Chrome Candy, HD Emerald ShinerThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| HD Fathead Minnow | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Firetail MF Black Cougar | 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 - 1/6 oz | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 2 3/4 in - 2/7 oz, 2 3/4 in - 5/16 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 | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley Flicker Shallow Shad Crankbait, 2 3/4 in, 2/7 oz | Lure weight:0.286 oz | Length:2.75 in | Hook size:6 | Color:Clear | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear water, bass, trout, walleye and crappie |
| Berkley Flicker Shad Shallow Crankbait, 2/7 oz, Firetail Chrome Candy | Lure weight:0.286 oz | Length:2.75 in | Hook size:6 | Color:Firetail Chrome Candy | 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 | 0.286 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.75 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 3 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 6 ft |
| Lip | Round |
| Hook size | 6 |
| Color | Firetail Chrome Candy |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Walleye |
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 Firetail Chrome Candy.
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