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Heddon · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Heddon Sonar Flash Crankbait, 7/16 oz, Gizzard Shad
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.02 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 3.15 x 0.79 x 0.79 inches
Quick take
A shallow-running 3-inch crankbait with adjustable action through multiple line-tie holes, designed to mimic baitfish.
Best for
- Fishing shallow bars and riffles
- River current near structure
- Bass and trout in clear water
Skip if
- You fish deep water
- You need longer casts
Strengths
- Multiple line-tie holes let you adjust dive depth and action
- Tennessee Shad finish matches natural forage
- Compact 3-inch size feels natural to bass
Trade-offs
- Shallow running limits it to water under 4 feet deep
- Adjustable action requires frequent tuning
- Small profile means most bites are undersized bass
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
What can I catch with this?
At 7/16 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass and walleye.
- Bass
- Walleye
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
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.
What you need with it
A 7/16 oz crankbait is usually fished with a casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 10 to 14 lb fluorocarbon line.
- Casting rodsA medium-power rod with a moderate action keeps the hooks pinned on a steady retrieve.
- Baitcasting reelsA slower gear ratio makes a steady cranking pace easier to hold.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks, so the lure reaches its depth; 10 to 14 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 7/16 oz lure pairs with a medium-power, moderate-action rod made for 1/4 to 5/8 oz lures and with 10 to 14 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/4 to 5/8 oz |
| Line test | 10 to 14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gizzard Shad, Silver Flash, Silver Mullet, Tennessee ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Gold Flash | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 7/8-Inch, 1/4 oz, 3-Inch, 7/16 ozThis one | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 5-Inch, 1 oz | 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 depth you need to reach, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Hook size | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heddon Sonar Flash Crankbait, 7/16 oz, Gizzard Shad | Lure weight:7/16 oz | Length:3 in | Hook size:#6 | Color:Gizzard Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
| Heddon Sonar Flash, 3 in, 7/16 oz, Tennessee Shad | Lure weight:7/16 oz | Length:3 in | Hook size:#6 | Color:Tennessee Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
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 | 7/16 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 in |
| Lip | Round |
| Hook size | #6 |
| Color | Gizzard Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 7/16 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Gizzard Shad.
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