Strike King · Squarebill Crankbaits
Strike King Hybrid Hunter Jr. Crankbait, 1/2 oz, Size 4-6 Treble
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- Item weight
- 4.54 g
- Product dimensions
- 5 x 2 x 0.75 inches
Quick take
A shallow-running crankbait with an exaggerated hunting action and loud rattle suited to active bass in clear water.
The Strike King Hybrid Hunter Jr. in Tannic Gill is a 1/2-ounce squarebill crankbait that floats and runs about 2 to 4 feet deep. Its fat, flat-sided body and L-shaped bill give it a hard thumping action and a loud rattle that suits bass working near-shore shallows. It is a fast, noisy option for anglers who want a crankbait that works like a lipless bait.
Best for
- Shallow water 1-5 feet deep
- Clear water where bass see erratic action
- Fishing on heavy line and working it hard
Skip if
- You fish deep weed lines needing sustained depth
- You want a crankbait for ultra-light line
Strengths
- Fat body creates loud thumping action and hunting motion
- 90-degree bill forces sharp side-to-side movement
- Works like a jerkbait, lipless crankbait or swimbait
Trade-offs
- Loud rattle not suitable for clear, pressured water late season
- Treble hooks snag easily in wood and weeds
- Shallow dive range limits deeper structure fishing
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | crankbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/2 oz |
| Hooks | Size 4 and 6 treble |
| Dive range | 1-5 ft |
| Rattles | Loud |
| Eyes | 3D reflective |
| Bill angle | L-shaped 90-degree |
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 natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
- 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 |
What it imitates
Its natural pattern imitates bluegill and perch.
- Bluegill
- Perch
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 534 - Citrus Shad | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| 457 - Ghost Purple, 922 - Ghost Gill, Ghost Herring | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| 591 - Sexy Shad 2.0, 738 - Muh Knee Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| 464 - Phantom Perch, 468 - Phantom Watermelon Seed Red Craw | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| 648 - Chili Craw, 789 - Gold Craw | 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 | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King Hybrid Hunter Jr. Crankbait, 1/2 oz, Size 4-6 Treble | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Maximum diving depth:4 ft | Color:347 - Tannic Gill | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear water, bass and walleye |
| Strike King Hybrid Hunter Jr. Crankbait, 1/2 oz, Gold Craw | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Maximum diving depth:4 ft | Color:789 - Gold Craw | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), stained water, 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 |
|---|---|
| Minimum diving depth | 2 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Tannic Gill |
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Bass |
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.
What color is this version?
This version is Tannic Gill.
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