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Berkley · Medium Diving Crankbaits
Berkley Scented Flicker Shad Hard Bait, 3/16 oz, Black Gold
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- Item weight
- 0.09 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
Tournament-proven crankbait that dives to 11-13 feet with a realistic shad profile and weight-transfer casting.
The Berkley Scented Flicker Shad in Black Gold is a 2-inch crankbait that weighs 3/16 oz and comes as a three-pack. It swims between 9 and 11 feet deep on size 8 hooks. Its scent strip releases a trail that can draw in wary bass, whether the bait is cast or trolled.
Best for
- Medium depth structure and drop-offs
- Bass fishing from boat or shore
- Tournament-grade lure matching
Skip if
- You fish shallow weed beds
- You target panfish and small species
Strengths
- Realistic shad profile matches natural baitfish
- Weight-transfer system enhances casting distance
- Hooks are sharp and hold well in hard mouths
Trade-offs
- Fixed depth means limited versatility across depths
- Scent pockets are optional not required for use
- Two hooks snag moderately in heavier cover
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
At 3/16 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, crappie and trout.
- Bass
- Trout
- Crappie
When and where to fish it
Its gold pattern flashes in stained and tea-colored water and on dark days. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
- 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 3/16 oz it runs down to 11 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
- 11 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Rock
What you need with it
A 3/16 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 3/16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Firetiger, Slick Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Black Silver | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Pearl White | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Flashy Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Red Tiger | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black GoldThis one | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Blue Tiger, Purple Tiger, Slick Purple Candy | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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 Scented Flicker Shad Hard Bait, 3/16 oz, Black Gold | Lure weight:3/16 oz | Length:2 in | Hook size:8 | Maximum diving depth:11 ft | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained water, bass, trout and crappie |
| Berkley Flicker Shad, 2.75 in, 5/16 oz, Black Silver | Lure weight:5/16 oz | Length:2.75 in | Hook size:6 | Maximum diving depth:13 ft | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), clear and stained water, bass, trout and crappie |
| Berkley Scented Flicker Shad Hard Bait, 5 Pack | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Hook size:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Suits:Bass |
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 | 3/16 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 9 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 11 ft |
| Lip | Round |
| Hook size | 8 |
| Pack count | 3 |
| Color | Black Gold |
| Color family | Gold |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 11 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/16 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Black Gold.
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