Strike King · Deep Diving Crankbaits
Strike King KVD 1.5 Deep Diver Squarebill Crankbait, 7/16 oz, Sexy Shad
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Options
Color: Sexy Shad
- Sexy Shad
- Citrus Shad
Size: 1.5D
- 1.5D
- Item weight
- 22.68 g
- Product dimensions
- 6 x 2 x 1 inches
Quick take
A squarebill crankbait that dives to 9 feet with an upsized silent bill for fishing deeper than the standard KVD 1.5.
The Strike King KVD Deep Diver Squarebill 1.5 keeps the body size and profile of the standard KVD 1.5 and adds a longer diving bill that reaches about 9 feet. Its square bill and silent approach suit bass anglers working submerged grass and wood. The Sexy Shad finish and 7/16 oz weight make it a straightforward pick for anglers who want a squarebill that runs deeper than the shallow versions.
Best for
- Fishing ledges and structure in 6-9 feet of water
- Bass that retreat to deeper depths during the day
- Casting and retrieving presentations
Skip if
- You fish shallower than 6 feet
- You prefer rattling crankbaits
Strengths
- Squarebill design deflects off rocks and wood
- Deep-dive bill reaches structure where bass hide
- Silent design does not spook in clear water
Trade-offs
- 7/16 oz is heavier and harder to cast far
- Squarebill action is less erratic than round bills
- Deeper dive means more time to reach depth
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | deep diving squarebill crankbait |
|---|---|
| Model | KVD 1.5 Deep Diver |
| Weight | 7/16 oz |
| Dive depth | 9 ft |
| Design | Same action as KVD 1.5, deeper dive |
What can I catch with this?
At 7/16 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
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 7/16 oz it runs down to 9 ft, in the mid depth zone, around the outside edge of grass, wood and rock.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 9 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Rock
What you need with it
A 7/16 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 7/16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Citrus Shad | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
|
| Sexy ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
|
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 | 7/16 oz |
|---|---|
| Maximum diving depth | 9 ft |
| Lip | Square |
| Color | Sexy Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 9 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 7/16 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Sexy Shad.
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