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Strike King · Crankbaits
Strike King Hybrid Hunter Jr Crankbait, 1/2 oz
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- Item weight
- 0.5 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 1/2 oz fat-bodied crankbait with L-shaped bill and loud rattle for aggressive hunting action.
The Hybrid Hunter Jr is a 3-inch floating crankbait with a fat, flat-sided body and an L-shaped bill that gives it a hard thump and a loud rattle. Its reflective 3-D eyes and 1/2 oz weight make it a practical pick for anglers who want a shallow bait that works around cover and the upper water column. With a maximum diving depth of about 4 feet, it suits bass fishing over grass edges, shallow structure and weedy flats.
Best for
- Bass in 1-5 feet of water
- Heavy line and power fishing approaches
- Situations requiring aggressive lure presentations
Skip if
- You need subtle quiet presentations
- You fish clear pressured water
Strengths
- Fat-bodied flat-sided shape creates hard thumping action
- Loud rattle system triggers aggressive strikes
- L-shaped bill allows lipless crankbait-like applications
Trade-offs
- Loud rattle inappropriate for clear water
- Fat body creates excessive drag on light line
- L-shaped bill not suitable for finesse presentations
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | crankbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/2 oz |
| Bill shape | L-shaped 90-degree |
| Rattle | Extremely loud |
| Hooks | Treble |
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
Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How to fish it
This floating crankbait rises when you stop reeling, which makes a stop-and-go retrieve work.
Stop and go
- Crank the lure down with several fast turns.
- Stop for a second and let the lure rise slowly.
- Repeat all the way back to the bank or boat.
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 |
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 |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Bully |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 4 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
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 Bully.
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