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Heddon · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Heddon Spit'N Image Crankbait, 3-1/4 in, 7/16 oz
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Color: Tennessee Shad
- Tennessee Shad
- Threadfin Shad
- Emerald Shiner
- Gizzard Shad
- Item weight
- 0.02 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 3.15 x 0.79 x 0.79 inches
Quick take
A shad-shaped crankbait with a walking action that mimics a fleeing baitfish, especially effective at rest.
The Heddon Spit'n Image is a 3 1/4-inch topwater walking bait that floats on the surface and moves from side to side on the retrieve. Its weighted body keeps the tail low when the bait rests, a profile that suits bass anglers working the surface in shallow cover. It is a straightforward surface option for anglers who want a walking action.
Best for
- Bass in shallow cover
- Walking-action retrieves
- Reaction strikes
Skip if
- You need a deep-diving crankbait
- You want a steady wobble
Strengths
- Walking action with minimal rod work
- Shad shape resembles natural prey
- Tail sits low at rest, looking wounded
Trade-offs
- Heavier than some shallow lures, limiting long casts
- Walking action requires active rod work
- Treble hooks snag in dense cover
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | crankbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 7/16 oz |
| Hook | Treble #4 |
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
This floating crankbait rises when you stop reeling, which makes a stop-and-go retrieve work.
Stop and go
- Crank the lure down with several fast turns.
- Stop for a second and let the lure rise slowly.
- Repeat all the way back to the bank or boat.
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
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 Spit'N Image Crankbait, 3-1/4 in, 7/16 oz | Lure weight:7/16 oz | Length:3.25 in | Hook size:#4 | Color:Tennessee Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
| Heddon Spit'N Image Fleeing Shad Crankbait, 3 1/4 in, 7/16 oz, Threadfin Shad | Lure weight:7/16 oz | Length:3.25 in | Hook size:#4 | Color:Threadfin 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 | 3.25 in |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Hook size | #4 |
| Color | Tennessee Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 7/16 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.25 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Tennessee Shad.
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