Berkley · Medium Diving Crankbaits
Berkley Hit Stick Hard Bait, 1/4 oz, Brown Trout
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- Item weight
- 0.09 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 6.65 x 1.9 x 0.65 inches
Quick take
Medium-diving 6-inch crankbait with finesse tail action and high-pitch rattle.
The Berkley Hit Stick in Brown Trout is a 3.5-inch crankbait that weighs a quarter ounce and swims between 2.5 and 6 feet deep. It carries a high-pitch rattle for predator fish. Two size-8 hooks suit anglers who want a lighter bait for shallower bass water.
Best for
- Casting over submerged structure in 6 to 9 feet of water
- Targeting bass and pike in moderately deep zones
- Trolling behind boats for area coverage
Skip if
- You need shallow cranks for flats and weed edges
- You fish very clear water where a smaller lure works better
Strengths
- Finesse tail action produces rolling motion at slow retrieve speeds
- Integrated FlashDisc improves tracking and side flash
- High-pitch rattle attracts predators from a distance
Trade-offs
- Medium depth limits use on shallows and deep structure
- Balsa construction shows scuffs and dings easily
- Treble hooks snag on submerged wood and vegetation
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
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 natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure. 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
- Overcast
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How deep and around what
At 1/4 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 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 natural pattern imitates bluegill and perch.
- Bluegill
- Perch
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Fluorescent Orange Gold, Hot Pink Silver | 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 White | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Black Silver, FX Shad, Sand Shiner, Silver Black, Tennessee Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Brown Trout, Stealth Minnow, Yellow PerchThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Black Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Blue Bullet, Blue Smelt, Purple Glimmer | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 3/8 Inch - 1/8 oz, 1 3/8in - 1/8 oz, 2 Inch - 1/7 oz, 2in - 1/7 oz | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 2 3/4 Inch - 1/4 oz, 2 3/4in - 1/4 oz, 3 1/2 Inch - 1/4 oz, 3 1/2 Inch - 1/4 oz (Pack of 1), 3 1/2in - 1/4 oz, 4 1/2 Inch - 1/3 oz, 4 1/2 Inch - 1/3 oz (Pack of 1), 4 1/2in - 1/3 ozThis one | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 5 1/9 Inch - 1/2 oz, 5 1/9in - 1/2 oz, 6 Inch - 8/9 oz, 6in - 8/9 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 Hit Stick Hard Bait, 1/4 oz, Brown Trout | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:3.5 in | Hook size:8 | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear water, bass, trout and crappie |
| Berkley Hit Stick Crankbait, 6 in, 8/9 oz, Yellow Perch | Lure weight:0.889 oz | Length:6 in | Hook size:4 | Maximum diving depth:9 ft | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
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 | 3.5 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 2.5 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 6 ft |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Hook size | 8 |
| Color | Brown Trout |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 6 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Brown Trout.
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