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Strike King · Walking Baits
Strike King Bitsy Dawg, 3/16 oz
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- Item weight
- 0.19 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 3.65 x 2.29 x 3.92 inches
Quick take
Lightweight topwater walking lure matching small baitfish for finesse bass presentations.
The Green Gizzard Shad Strike King Bitsy Dawg is a small walking topwater for bass, about 3 inches long at 3/16 ounce. Its shad pattern suits anglers working finesse presentations on light spinning or baitcasting tackle. A walk-the-dog retrieve with occasional pauses can draw strikes from fish following the bait.
Best for
- Clear water and finicky bass
- Spinning tackle with light line
- Matching small forage fish
Skip if
- You fish heavy cover
- You need long casting distance
Strengths
- Finesse size for light tackle
- Precise walk-the-dog action
- Effective on pressured fish
Trade-offs
- Small size limits casting distance
- Requires light line setup
- Best in calm to moderate conditions
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | topwater walking bait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3/16 oz |
| Hook | Treble |
| Action | Walk-the-dog |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 513 - Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| 475 - Carolina Chrome, 514 - Chrome Sexy Shad, 568 - Green Gizzard Shad, 590 - Sexy ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| 665 - Bone | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| 234 - Bluegill | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| 668 - Black Lab | 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 size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King Bitsy Dawg, 3/16 oz | Lure weight:3/16 oz | Length:3 in | Color:568 - Green Gizzard Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass |
| Strike King Bitsy Dawg Topwater, 3/16 oz, Bone | Lure weight:3/16 oz | Length:3 in | Color:665 - Bone | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 3/16 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 in |
| Color | Green Gizzard Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/16 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Green Gizzard Shad.
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