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Berkley · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Berkley Frittside Crankbait, 1/4 oz, HD Blueback Herring
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.25 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 0.75 x 1.91 x 6.69 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 2 inch, 1/4 oz Berkley Frittside in HD Blueback Herring. The flat-sided body gives a tight thumping action, and the compact size fits spinning or casting setups. A natural herring color for bass feeding on baitfish.
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 1/4 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
What you need with it
A 1/4 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 1/4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PackThis one | 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 | 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 in |
| Color | HD Blueback Herring |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is HD Blueback Herring.
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