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Berkley · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Berkley Frittside Crankbait, 1/2 oz, Midnight Pearl
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.5 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 6.75 x 2 x 1.5 inches
Quick take
A 3-pack of 2.25-inch Frittside crankbaits with a tight-wobbling action for bass in shallow to medium depths.
The deeper-running Frittside, a 2 3/4 inch, 1/2 oz flat-sided crankbait in Midnight Pearl. It reaches roughly 7 to 10 feet, so it covers water that shallower crankbaits pass over. Anglers can pick it for bass on points and ledges with a tight thumping swim.
Best for
- Tight-lined structure like downed trees
- Bass under docks and overhanging limbs
- Moving water presentations
Skip if
- You need to cover water faster
- You fish soft plastics exclusively
Strengths
- Flat-side profile creates maximum flash
- Tight wobbling action at any speed
- Durable Fusion19 hooks penetrate well
Trade-offs
- Shallow 2-5 ft depth limits offshore use
- Shad colors require match-the-hatch conditions
- Two hooks snag easily in heavy cover
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
At 1/2 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass and walleye.
- Bass
- Walleye
When and where to fish it
Its white or pearl pattern stays visible in lightly stained water and under cloud. 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
- 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 1/2 oz it runs down to 10 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
- 10 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Rock
What you need with it
A 1/2 oz crankbait is usually fished with a casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 10 to 14 lb fluorocarbon line.
- Casting rodsA medium-power rod with a moderate action keeps the hooks pinned on a steady retrieve.
- Baitcasting reelsA slower gear ratio makes a steady cranking pace easier to hold.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks, so the lure reaches its depth; 10 to 14 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 1/2 oz lure pairs with a medium-power, moderate-action rod made for 1/4 to 5/8 oz lures and with 10 to 14 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/4 to 5/8 oz |
| Line test | 10 to 14 lb |
What it imitates
Its white or pearl pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Black Chartreuse, Blue Chartreuse | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Ghost Morning Dawn | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| HD Blueback Herring, HD Threadfin Shad, Honey Shad, Shad Assorted 3 Pack | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Midnight PearlThis one | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| HD Bluegill, MF Bluegill | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Brown Craw, Candy Apple Red Craw, Craw Assorted 3 Pack, HD Blue Craw, HD Brown Craw, HD Green Craw, Special Red Craw, Spring Craw | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Kentucky Blue | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 2 1/4in - 1/4 oz, 2in - 1/4 oz, 2 1/4 in - 1/3 oz, 2 1/4in - 1/3 oz, 2 1/2in - 3/7 oz, 2 1/4in - 3/7 oz, 2 4/5in - 3/7 oz | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 2 3/4in - 1/2 ozThis one | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
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 Frittside Crankbait, 1/4 oz, Sexy Back | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:2 in | Hook size:7 | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), bass, trout and crappie |
| Berkley Frittside Crankbait, 1/4 oz, HD Blueback Herring | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:2 in | Hook size:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, trout and crappie |
| Berkley Frittside Crankbait, 1/3 oz, Ghost Morning Dawn | Lure weight:0.333 oz | Length:2.25 in | Hook size:6 | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear water, bass, trout and crappie |
| Berkley Frittside Crankbait, 1/3 oz, Sexy Back | Lure weight:0.333 oz | Length:2.25 in | Hook size:6 | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), bass, trout and crappie |
| Berkley Frittside Crankbait, 1/3 oz, HD Threadfin Shad | Lure weight:0.333 oz | Length:2.25 in | Hook size:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, trout and crappie |
| Berkley Frittside Crankbait, 3/7 oz, Candy Apple Red Craw | Lure weight:0.429 oz | Length:2.8 in | Hook size:5 | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), stained water, bass and walleye |
| Berkley Frittside Crankbait, 3/7 oz, Kentucky Blue | Lure weight:0.429 oz | Length:2.8 in | Hook size:5 | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), muddy water, bass and walleye |
| Berkley Frittside Crankbait, 1/2 oz, Midnight Pearl | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:2.75 in | Hook size:5 | Maximum diving depth:10 ft | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
| Berkley Frittside Crankbait, 2.25 in, 1/3 oz, Shad, 3-Pack | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Hook size:6 | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Suits:Clear and stained water |
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 | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.75 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 7 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 10 ft |
| Lip | Round |
| Hook size | 5 |
| Color | Midnight Pearl |
| Color family | White |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 10 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.75 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Midnight Pearl.
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