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Strike King · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Strike King Hybrid Hunter Crankbait, 1/2 oz, Delta Red
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Size: 1/2oz
- 1/2oz
- Item weight
- 0.5 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 1/2 oz hybrid crankbait with loud rattle and L-shaped bill that performs in shallow 1-5 foot water.
The Delta Red Hybrid Hunter Jr is a 3-inch, half-ounce crankbait with a fat, flat-sided body and a 90-degree L-shaped bill. Its built-in rattle and reflective 3-D eyes help it draw bass in shallow cover. It runs to about 4 feet deep, which suits shallow flats, banks and grass edges. The Delta Red color gives a bold red pattern for stained water.
Best for
- Fishing around docks and shallow structure
- Heavy line and aggressive retrieves
- Bass in shallow cover and grass
Skip if
- You need to fish deep water
- You prefer quiet lures in pressured water
Strengths
- Loud rattle attracts fish from distance
- Flat-sided body creates hard-thumping action
- L-shaped bill works like crankbait and jerkbait
Trade-offs
- Loud rattle ineffective in clear water with pressured bass
- Heavy line required limits casting distance
- Flat body may cause lateral wobble issues
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
At 1/2 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass and walleye.
- Bass
- Walleye
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 deep and around what
At 1/2 oz it runs to 4 ft, shallow enough to tick the tops of submerged grass and bump shallow wood.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft) (this product)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 4 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
What you need with it
A 1/2 oz crankbait is usually fished with a casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 10 to 14 lb fluorocarbon line.
- Casting rodsA medium-power rod with a moderate action keeps the hooks pinned on a steady retrieve.
- Baitcasting reelsA slower gear ratio makes a steady cranking pace easier to hold.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks, so the lure reaches its depth; 10 to 14 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 1/2 oz lure pairs with a medium-power, moderate-action rod made for 1/4 to 5/8 oz lures and with 10 to 14 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/4 to 5/8 oz |
| Line test | 10 to 14 lb |
What it imitates
Its craw or red pattern imitates crawfish.
- Crawfish
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 Hybrid Hunter Crankbait, 1/2 oz, Delta Red | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3 in | Maximum diving depth:4 ft | Color:Delta Red | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), stained water, bass and walleye |
| Strike King Hybrid Hunter Jr, 1/2oz, Oyster | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3 in | Maximum diving depth:4 ft | Color:Oyster | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), bass and walleye |
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
| Lure weight | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Delta Red |
| Color family | Craw and red |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 4 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Delta Red.
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