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Strike King · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Strike King Hybrid Hunter Shallow Jr. Crankbait, 1/2 oz, Green Gizzard Shad
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- Item weight
- 0.5 Ounces
Quick take
Shallow diving crankbait with extra buoyancy and loud rattle for active grass and shallow cover.
The Jr. version of this shallow crankbait is a 3-inch, half-ounce bait in a green gizzard shad finish. It carries a rattle and an L-shaped bill, a smaller option for bass anglers working shallow cover.
Best for
- Fishing shallow vegetation and submerged grass
- Around wood and rock cover in shallow water
- Clear water where visibility helps trigger strikes
Skip if
- You are fishing deep water or open structure
- You need a lure that sinks or suspends
Strengths
- Extra buoyancy allows faster rise out of vegetation
- Performs as traditional crankbait, jerkbait, or topwater
- Loud rattle and hunting action deflect off cover
Trade-offs
- Treble hooks can snag easily in heavy grass or brush
- Extra buoyancy means it floats on pause unlike standard crankbaits
- Loud rattle may be too aggressive for clear water and pressured fish
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
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 silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
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 silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Perch, Chartreuse with Black Back | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Chrome Blue, Green Gizzard Shad, Sweet ShadThis one | 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, Fire Craw | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 ozThis one | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 1 oz | 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 | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King Hybrid Hunter Shallow Jr. Crankbait, 1/2 oz, Gold/Black Back | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Gold/Black Back | Suits:Stained water, bass and walleye |
| Strike King Hybrid Hunter Shallow Jr. Crankbait, 1/2 oz, Green Gizzard Shad | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Green Gizzard Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
| Strike King Hybrid Hunter Shallow Jr. Crankbait, 3.5 in, 1 oz | Lure weight:1 oz | Length:3.5 in | 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 Shallow Jr. Crankbait, 1 oz, Green Gizzard Shad | Lure weight:1 oz | Length:3.5 in | Maximum diving depth:3 ft | Color:Green Gizzard Shad | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear and stained water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Strike King Hybrid Hunter Shallow Jr. Crankbait, 1 oz, Smooth | Lure weight:1 oz | Length:3.5 in | Maximum diving depth:3 ft | Color:Smooth | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), 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 | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 in |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Green Gizzard Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
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 Green Gizzard Shad.
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