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Berkley · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Berkley Frittside Crankbait, 1/3 oz, Sexy Back
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.25 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 6.65 x 1.9 x 0.75 inches
Quick take
A 3-pack of 2.25-inch Frittside crankbaits with a tight-wobbling action for bass in shallow to medium depths.
A flat-sided Berkley crankbait in the 2 1/4 inch, 1/3 oz size, in the Sexy Back pattern. It works the 2 to 5 foot zone with a tight, thumping swim, which suits bass in shallow cover or tough conditions. Fusion19 treble hooks come fitted.
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 0.333 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, crappie and trout.
- Bass
- Trout
- Crappie
When and where to fish it
Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- 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 0.333 oz it runs to 5 ft, shallow enough to tick the tops of submerged grass and bump shallow wood.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft) (this product)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 5 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
What you need with it
A 0.333 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 0.333 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pearl | 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 ozThis one | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 2 3/4in - 1/2 oz | 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 | 0.333 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.25 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 2 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 5 ft |
| Lip | Round |
| Hook size | 6 |
| Color | Sexy Back |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 5 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 0.333 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.25 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Sexy Back.
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