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Strike King · Walking Baits
Strike King Junior KVD Splash Hardbait, Sexy Shad
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- Item weight
- 0.19 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 2 1/4 in junior topwater bait with walking action for smaller bass and general topwater presentations.
Best for
- Walking the dog on shallow flats
- Topwater fishing for smaller bass
- Night fishing with visual patterns
Skip if
- You target only large bass
- You need distance casting
Strengths
- Spitting and chugging action creates commotion
- Feather-enhanced rear treble improves hookset
- 3D eyes and realistic paint look lifelike
Trade-offs
- Junior size limits large bass appeal
- Topwater fishing requires active rod work
- Smaller weight affects casting distance
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
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 Shad | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Clear Ghost Sexy Shad | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Chrome Blue, Chrome Sexy Shad, Natural Shad, Sexy Blue Back Herring, Sexy Shad, Summer Sexy ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Bone | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Clearwater Minnow | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Black Lab | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King Junior KVD Splash, 2 1/4 in | Length:2.25 in | Color:Natural Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Strike King Junior KVD Splash Hardbait, Oyster | Length:— | Color:Oyster | Suits:— |
| Strike King Junior KVD Splash Hardbait, Sexy Shad | Length:— | Color:Sexy Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Strike King Junior KVD Splash Hardbait, Summer Sexy Shad | Length:— | Color:Summer Sexy Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Color | Sexy Shad |
|---|---|
| Color family | Shad and silver |
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