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Spro · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Spro Little John Crankbait, Spring Craw
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- Item weight
- 0.03 Kilograms
- 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 Spring Craw is a shallow-running crankbait that dives 3 to 5 feet, covering the upper layers of cover where bass and panfish often hold. Its round lip and tungsten weight transfer give it a compact profile for anglers working tight spots. It comes as a single medium-size pack.
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
When and where to fish it
Its craw or red pattern suits cold to cool, stained water in spring. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Stained
- Water temperature
- Cold (under 50°F)
- 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
What it imitates
Its craw or red pattern imitates crawfish.
- Crawfish
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 CrawThis one | 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 | Spring Craw |
| Color family | Craw and red |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 5 ft.
What color is this version?
This version is Spring Craw.
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