Strike King · Paddle-Tail Swimbaits
Strike King Blade Minnow Swimbait, Watermelon Red Flake
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- Item weight
- 0.07 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A soft plastic minnow with a blade profile designed to be rigged on a bladed jig or swimait head, featuring coffee scent and salt.
The Watermelon Red Flake pattern is a 4.5-inch soft plastic minnow sold eight to a pack. Anglers use it mostly as a trailer on a bladed swim jig, and it also works on a jighead or a Ned rig. It suits bass and panfish anglers who fish swimbaits.
Best for
- Jigging deeper structure with bladed heads
- Bass that respond to minnow profiles
- Anglers who want flexible lure options
Skip if
- You prefer single-lure presentations
- You fish areas without structure
Strengths
- Soft texture holds fish longer after bite
- Coffee scent masks human odor
- Salt flavor encourages biting response
Trade-offs
- Requires compatible jig head for rigging
- Soft plastic degrades with heavy use
- Blade-ready profile limits other rigging options
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Inch Key Lime Pie | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Ghost Shad | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Chartreuse Belly, Green Pumpkin Pearl Belly, Watermelon Red FlakeThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Blue Gizzard | 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 | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King Blade Minnow Soft Plastic Lure, 4.5 in, KVD Magic, 8-Pack | Length:4.5 in | Color:KVD Magic | Suits:— |
| Strike King Blade Minnow Swimbait, Watermelon Red Flake | Length:4.5 in | Color:Watermelon Red Flake | Suits:Clear water |
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
| Length | 4.5 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 8 |
| Color | Watermelon Red Flake |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 4.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Watermelon Red Flake.
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