Berkley · Suspending Jerkbaits
Berkley Krej Hard Bait, 5 in, Hankie Pankie
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.05 kg
- Product dimensions
- 0.79 x 1.97 x 8.19 inches
Quick take
A 3.9-inch hard bait with unique ascending action on retrieve and backward sliding fall, optimized for forward-facing sonar.
Best for
- Anglers using forward-facing sonar to watch fish reaction
- Bass and panfish that respond to unpredictable movement
- Full control fishing in open water
Skip if
- You fish heavy cover; the lure hangs and snags easily
- You prefer traditional jerkbait movement patterns
Strengths
- Unique ascending action differs from traditional jerkbaits
- Flattened belly allows precise depth control and hovering
- Designed to work with forward-facing sonar for visual feedback
Trade-offs
- Novel design requires practice to fish effectively
- Requires open water; not for thick weeds or wood
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome, Stealth Shad, Stunna Shad, Vapor Herring | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Olive Bone | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Perch, Stealth Minnow | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Blue Vapor OB, OG Blue, Purple Slime | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 2/5 oz | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 1/2 oz | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 1 1/17 ozThis one | A big profile for pike, musky and striped bass in big water. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Hook size | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley Krej Hard Bait, 3.9 in, 1/2 oz, Stunna Shad | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3.9 in | Hook size:6 | Color:Stunna Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Berkley Krej Hard Bait, 5 in, Hankie Pankie | Lure weight:— | Length:5 in | Hook size:— | Color:Hankie Pankie | Suits:— |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Length | 5 in |
|---|---|
| Color | Hankie Pankie |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Hankie Pankie.
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