Spro · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Spro Little John Crankbait, Shallow Running, Pig Pen
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- Item weight
- 3.2 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 8 x 8 x 8 inches
Quick take
A 3 to 5 ft shallow-diving crankbait with soft tungsten weight transfer and ultra-sharp Gamakatsu trebles, designed for accurate casting to cover and wood.
The Spro Little John in Pig Pen runs between 3 and 5 feet, which puts it over the shallow cover and weed edges many anglers work with crankbaits. Its round lip sets the bait's shallow-zone action, and the Pig Pen finish gives a bold pattern for clear or stained water. It is a single-bait pack, so it suits anglers adding one shallow crank to a tackle box.
Best for
- Shallow structure like rocks, stumps and grass edges
- Long casting in windy conditions
- Triggering strikes from reactive largemouth bass
Skip if
- You need a deeper-diving crankbait
- You fish open water without shallow structure
Strengths
- Soft tungsten weight system produces incredibly long casts
- Computer chip lip provides superior feel and durability over plastic
- Gamakatsu trebles are among the sharpest available
Trade-offs
- 3.2 oz weight requires heavier rod and line
- Shallow diving depth limits use in deeper water or current
- Treble hooks snag easily in dense weeds
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | shallow diving crankbait |
|---|---|
| Depth | 3 to 5 ft |
| Weight | 3.2 oz |
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 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
- Maximum diving depth
- 5 ft
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Black Back, Chartreuse Blue, Chartreuse Nasty, Chartreuse Olive, Citrus Shad, Clear Chartreuse, Rootbeer Chartreuse | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Old Fire Tiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Nasty Shad, Spooky Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Green Pumpkin, Sunny Bream, Watermelon Red Craw | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Blood Craw, Blue Grass Craw, Fire Craw, Spring Craw | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Blue Rusty Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Multi, Western Chart Black | 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 | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spro Little John Crankbait, Chartreuse Olive | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Color:Chartreuse Olive | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Spro Little John Crankbait, Shallow Running, Pig Pen | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Color:Pig Pen | Suits:— |
| Spro Little John Crankbait, Spring Craw | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Color:Spring Craw | Suits:Stained water |
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
| Minimum diving depth | 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Maximum diving depth | 5 ft |
| Lip | Round |
| Pack count | 1 |
| Color | Pig Pen |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 5 ft.
What color is this version?
This version is Pig Pen.
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