Spro · Medium Diving Crankbaits
Spro Little John Medium Diving Crankbait, Watermelon Red Craw
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- Item weight
- 0.1 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 6.25 x 2.75 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 50 mm medium diving crankbait that reaches 9 feet on 10 lb line, available in 18 fish-catching colors.
The Little John MD 50 is a medium diving crankbait for bass anglers who fish ledges, points and deeper cover. In Watermelon Red Craw it is built to reach about 9 feet on 10 lb monofilament, so it works where fish hold below the shallow runners. Its weight shifts to the tail on the cast.
Best for
- Bass suspended on ledges and structure in moderate depths
- Trolling for bass at controlled depths
- Working deeper drop-offs than shallow-diving crankbaits
Skip if
- You fish shallow water only; this dives to 9 feet
- You need a shallow-diving crankbait for topwater presentations
Strengths
- Medium dive depth targets bass on ledges and transition zones
- Relatively compact 50 mm size is manageable on lighter line
- 18 colors provide flexibility to match local forage and water clarity
Trade-offs
- Requires 10 lb line for proper dive depth; lighter line reduces depth
- Medium size and dive depth limit casting distance in wind
- Treble hooks snag easily in moderate cover
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- 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.
How deep and around what
- Maximum diving depth
- 9 ft
What it imitates
Its natural pattern imitates bluegill and perch.
- Bluegill
- Perch
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Black, Chartreuse Blue, Chartreuse Nasty, 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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| Lavender Shad, Nasty Shad, Spooky Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Green Pumpkin, Sunny Bream, Watermelon Red CrawThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Bluegrass Craw, Fire Craw, Spring Craw | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Rusty Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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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 | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spro Little John Medium Diving Crankbait, Old Fire Tiger | Length:1.97 in | Maximum diving depth:9 ft | Color:Old Fire Tiger | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Spro Little John MD Medium Diving Crankbait, 50mm | Length:— | Maximum diving depth:9 ft | Color:Chartreuse Black | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Spro Little John Medium Diving Crankbait, Chartreuse Nasty | Length:— | Maximum diving depth:9 ft | Color:Chartreuse Nasty | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Spro Little John Medium Diving Crankbait, Lavender Shad | Length:— | Maximum diving depth:9 ft | Color:Lavender Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Spro Little John Medium Diving Crankbait, Nasty Shad | Length:— | Maximum diving depth:9 ft | Color:Nasty Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Spro Little John Medium Diving Crankbait, Watermelon Red Craw | Length:— | Maximum diving depth:9 ft | Color:Watermelon Red Craw | Suits:Clear 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
| Maximum diving depth | 9 ft |
|---|---|
| Lip | Round |
| Color | Watermelon Red Craw |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 9 ft.
What color is this version?
This version is Watermelon Red Craw.
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