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Berkley · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Berkley Flicker Shallow Shad Crankbait, 2 3/4 in, 2/7 oz
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- 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 clear Berkley Flicker Shallow Shad is a 2 3/4 inch crankbait weighing 2/7 ounce, with a swimming depth of 3 to 6 feet. It carries two size 6 hooks and is built for shallow casting and trolling for walleye. The clear finish is an understated option for anglers who want a natural look in shallow water.
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
Specifications
| Type | shallow crankbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 3/4 in |
| Weight | 2/7 oz |
| Dive depth | 3-6 ft |
| Hooks | 2 Fusion19 spear point |
| Action | Rattle and roll |
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 see-through pattern suits clear water in bright light. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- 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 see-through pattern imitates minnows, and shad in clear water.
- Shad
- Minnow
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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| ClearThis one | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Black Silver, Firetail Chrome Candy, HD Emerald Shiner | 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 | Clear |
| Color family | Translucent |
| 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 Clear.
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