Strike King · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Strike King Bitsy Pond Minnow Crankbait, Chartreuse with Black Back
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- Item weight
- 9.07 g
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 3/32 oz Bitsy-size shallow crankbait in Fire Tiger, sized for ponds and panfish.
A tiny shallow-diving crankbait in a Chartreuse with Black Back finish, around 1.25 inches long. It reaches about a foot of depth and is sized for small bass and panfish on ultralight setups.
Best for
- Beginners and kids learning crankbait technique
- Panfish and small bass in ponds and lakes
- Light line and ultralight rods
Skip if
- You fish deep water or reservoirs needing depth
- You want a full range of color patterns in one purchase
Strengths
- Ultra-light 3/32 oz weight easy to cast on light line
- Shallow runner keeps the lure in the strike zone in ponds
- Fire Tiger pattern triggers aggressive bites in clear water
Trade-offs
- Size and weight limit casting distance
- Light wire trebles bend on larger fish
- Single color option; no variety in the listing
Fishing fit
- Species
- Panfish
- Crappie
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Beginner
When and where to fish it
Its bright, high-visibility pattern suits stained and muddy water under an overcast sky or in low light. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How deep and around what
- Maximum diving depth
- 1 ft
What it imitates
Its bright pattern imitates shad and, in stained water, bluegill.
- Shad
- Bluegill
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Chartreuse, Chartreuse with Black Back, Chartreuse with Green BackThis one | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Fire Tiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Gizzard Shad, Sexy Shad, Tennessee Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Green Tomato | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Chili Craw, Crawfish | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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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 | Lure weight | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King Bitsy Pond Minnow Crankbait, 3/32 oz, Baby Bass | Lure weight:0.0938 oz | Length:1.25 in | Maximum diving depth:1 ft | Color:Baby Bass | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear water |
| Strike King Bitsy Pond Minnow Crankbait, 3/32 oz, Blue Chartreuse | Lure weight:0.0938 oz | Length:1.25 in | Maximum diving depth:1 ft | Color:Blue Chartreuse | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), stained and muddy water |
| Strike King Bitsy Pond Minnow Crankbait, 3/32 oz | Lure weight:0.0938 oz | Length:1.25 in | Maximum diving depth:1 ft | Color:Fire Tiger | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), stained and muddy water |
| Strike King Bitsy Pond Minnow Crankbait, Chartreuse with Black Back | Lure weight:— | Length:1.25 in | Maximum diving depth:1 ft | Color:Chartreuse with Black Back | Suits:Stained and muddy 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
| Length | 1.25 in |
|---|---|
| Maximum diving depth | 1 ft |
| Color | Chartreuse with Black Back |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 1 ft.
How long is it?
It is 1.25 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Chartreuse with Black Back.
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