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Strike King · Squarebill Crankbaits
Strike King Hybrid Hunter Crankbait, 1 oz, Chartreuse with Black Back
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- Item weight
- 0.02 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 1 oz square-bill crankbait that dives to 3 ft with an erratic action and deflects off shallow cover.
A squarebill crankbait from Strike King in Chartreuse with Black Back, weighing 1 oz. It reaches about 3 feet, a fit for shallow water around cover. The square lip deflects off obstructions and gives a wandering, erratic swim.
Best for
- Shallow bass in cover and structure
- Steady retrieving on flats
- Power fishing for aggressive bass
Skip if
- You need a silent approach; this lure rattles loudly
- You fish deep water; it only dives to 3 ft
Strengths
- Square bill deflects off rocks and wood to trigger strikes
- Loud rattle system draws bass from cover
- Erratic action makes the lure seem wounded
Trade-offs
- Treble hooks catch weeds and brush easily
- Loud rattle works best in stained water, not clear water
- Weight and bill design limits casting distance slightly
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
What can I catch with this?
At 1 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, walleye and pike.
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
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 to fish it
A crankbait with a square lip kicks away from wood and rock, so it is fished right through cover.
Deflecting off cover
- Cast past a stump, a laydown or a rock and reel the lure into it.
- Keep reeling as the lip hits; the lure kicks to the side and rights itself.
- Pause for a moment after each deflection, then carry on.
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
At 1 oz it runs to 3 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
- 3 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Rock
What you need with it
A 1 oz crankbait is usually fished with a long casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 10 to 15 lb fluorocarbon line.
- Casting rodsA long medium-heavy rod with a moderate action throws a heavy lure far and absorbs its pull.
- Baitcasting reelsA slower gear ratio makes a deep-diving lure easier to reel all day.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks, so the lure reaches its depth; 10 to 15 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 1 oz lure pairs with a medium-heavy, moderate-action rod made for 1/2 to 1 oz lures and with 10 to 15 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium heavy |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/2 to 1 oz |
| Line test | 10 to 15 lb |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Perch, Chartreuse with Black BackThis one | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Green Gizzard Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Clearwater Minnow | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Blue Craw, Delta Red | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Gold / Black Back | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2oz | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 1ozThis one | A big profile for pike, musky and striped bass in big water. |
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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 | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King Hybrid Hunter Crankbait, 1 oz, Chartreuse with Black Back | Lure weight:1 oz | Maximum diving depth:3 ft | Color:Chartreuse with Black Back | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), stained and muddy water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Strike King Hybrid Hunter Crankbait, 1 oz, Square Bill | Lure weight:1 oz | Maximum diving depth:3 ft | Color:Clearwater Minnow | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
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 oz |
|---|---|
| Maximum diving depth | 3 ft |
| Lip | Square |
| Color | Chartreuse with Black Back |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 3 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Chartreuse with Black Back.
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