Strike King · Medium Diving Crankbaits
Strike King KVD 1.5 Flat Side Crankbait, 3/8 oz, TN Shad 2.0
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- Item weight
- 0.38 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 3/8 oz crankbait with a slender flat-side profile that dives to 8 feet and produces erratic thumping action on retrieve.
Best for
- Bass fishing at 8 to 10 feet deep
- Silent presentations when fish are cautious
- Clear-water conditions
Skip if
- You want a rattling crankbait
- You fish shallower than 5 feet
Strengths
- Flat-side design creates distinctive erratic action
- Silent operation allows subtler presentations
- Slender profile mimics small baitfish
Trade-offs
- At 3/8 oz the lure is limited to deeper water with moderate casting distance
- No rattles means no audible attraction at a distance
- Size 3 treble hooks may not set well on very large bass
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
At 3/8 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 deep and around what
At 3/8 oz it runs down to 8 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
- 8 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Rock
What you need with it
A 3/8 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 3/8 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 Sexy Shad, Chartreuse with Black Back | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Blue Gizzard Shad, Green Gizzard Shad, Natural Shad, Sexy Blue Back Herring, Sexy Shad, TN Shad 2.0This one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Phantom Watermelon Red Craw | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Fire 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 | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King KVD 1.5 Flat Side Crankbait, 3/8 oz | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.25 in | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:Blue Gizzard Shad | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
| Strike King KVD 1.5 Flat Side Crankbait, 3/8 oz, Green Gizzard Shad | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.25 in | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:Green Gizzard Shad | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
| Strike King KVD 1.5 Flat Side Crankbait, 3/8 oz, Sexy Shad | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.25 in | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:Sexy Shad | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
| Strike King KVD 1.5 Flat Side Crankbait, 3/8 oz, TN Shad 2.0 | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.25 in | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:TN Shad 2.0 | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and 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 | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.25 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 8 ft |
| Rattle | No |
| Color | TN Shad 2.0 |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 8 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.25 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is TN Shad 2.0.
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