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Strike King · Squarebill Crankbaits
PopularStrike King KVD 1.5 Hard Knock Crankbait
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- Item weight
- 0.02 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 1.5 in square-billed crankbait with hunting action and silent approach for shallow power fishing.
A 1.5-size squarebill in the Strike King KVD series, drawn to run in the 3 to 7 foot zone. The square lip helps it deflect off cover, and the body carries no internal rattles. It suits anglers cranking shallow timber, rock and docks for bass.
Best for
- Deflecting off shallow cover
- Power fishing to cover water quickly
- When fish prefer erratic action
Skip if
- You need depth
- You want a steady-retrieving lure
Strengths
- Square bill design deflects perfectly off cover
- Silent design works when rattles fail
- Erratic hunting action triggers aggressive strikes
Trade-offs
- Small size limits casting distance
- Shallow dive depth prevents deep water use
- Requires active hunting action to be effective
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | squarebill crankbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 1.5 in |
| Weight | 0.02 kg |
| Dive depth | 3-7 ft |
| Eyes | 3D lifelike |
| Sound | Silent |
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
- Maximum diving depth
- 7 ft
- Cover
- Wood
- Rock
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 476 - Chartreuse with Blue / Black Splatterback, 538 - Chartreuse Sexy Shad, 561 - Chartreuse / Powder with Blue Back, 564 - Orange Belly Craw, 598 - Chartreuse Shad, 650 - Chartreuse Perch, Chartreuse / Blue Crystal, Chartreuse Perch, Chartreuse Sexy Shad, Chartreuse with Black Back, Chartreuse with Blue / Black Splatterback, Orange Belly Craw | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| 707 - Wicked Firetiger, Fire Tiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| 469 - TN Shad 2.0, 511 - Gizzard Shad, 568 - Green Gizzard Shad, 586 - Sexy Blue Back Herring, 590 - Sexy Shad, 652 - Summer Sexy Shad, Gizzard Shad, Green Gizzard Shad, Natural Shad, Sexy Shad, Tennessee Shad, TN Shad 2.0This one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| 234 - Bluegill, 468 - Phantom Watermelon Seed Red Craw, 46B - Green Pumpkin Craw, 569 - Green Tomato, 651 - Neon Bluegill, Bluegill, Green Tomato, Natural Bream, Orange Bream, Phantom Watermelon Seed Red Craw, Yellow Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| 108 - Blue Craw, 447 - Brown Craw, 450 - Delta Red, 648 - Chili Craw, 667 - DB Craw, Blue Craw, Brown Craw, Chili Craw, DB Craw, Delta Red, Fire Craw, Org Belly Craw | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black Back Chart | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| .375-Ounce, 3/8 oz, 3/8oz | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| .5-Ounce, 0.5-Ounce, 3/4 oz | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 1.5-Ounce, 2.5-Ounce | 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 KVD Squarebill Crankbait, 3/8 oz, Bully | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.75 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Bully | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), bass and walleye |
| Strike King KVD Squarebill Crankbait, 3/8 oz, Fire Craw | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.75 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Fire Craw | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained water, bass and walleye |
| Strike King KVD Squarebill Crankbait, 3/8 oz, Moon Juice | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.75 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Moon Juice | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), bass and walleye |
| Strike King KVD Squarebill Crankbait, 3/8 oz, Natural Shad | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.75 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Natural Shad | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
| Strike King KVD Squarebill Crankbait, Chartreuse Sexy Shad | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:538 - Chartreuse Sexy Shad | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Strike King KVD 1.5 Hard Knock Crankbait | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Maximum diving depth:7 ft | Color:Natural Shad | Suits:Clear and 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
| Minimum diving depth | 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Maximum diving depth | 7 ft |
| Lip | Square |
| Rattle | No |
| Color | Natural Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 7 ft.
What color is this version?
This version is Natural Shad.
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