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Berkley · Medium Diving Crankbaits
Berkley Scented Flicker Shad Hard Bait, 5 Pack
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- Item weight
- 0.19 Ounces
- 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.
This five-pack of Berkley Scented Flicker Shads in the Tiger pattern gives bass anglers five 2.75-inch baits weighing 3/16 oz each. They swim between 11 and 13 feet deep on size 6 hooks. The 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?
- Bass
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 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 Gold | 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
| Pack count | 5 |
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| Target species | Bass |
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