Strike King · Squarebill Crankbaits
Strike King KVD 1.5 Shallow Square Bill, 3/8 oz, Orange Belly Craw
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Quick take
A 3/8 oz silent crankbait designed to deflect off shallow cover with an erratic, wandering action and 3D eyes.
The Orange Belly Craw is a 2.25-inch, 3/8-ounce square bill from Strike King's KVD line, built to run shallower than the standard KVD 1.5. It is listed to dive to about 3 feet and has no internal rattles, so it makes a quiet approach around shallow cover. The square lip lets it bump off wood and rock while its erratic action keeps it wandering. For bass working the top few feet of cover, it is a quieter pick than a rattling bait.
Best for
- Shallow rocky structure and cover
- Pressured or spooked bass
- Deflecting off rocks and logs
Skip if
- You need to fish deeper than 10 inches
- You want a rattle-producing lure
Strengths
- Square bill design lets the lure deflect off rocks without snagging
- Silent operation does not spook wary fish
- Erratic movement triggers strikes from conservative bass
Trade-offs
- Silent design means less sound attraction than rattling lures
- Shallow design limits depth capability
- Square bill is less refined for precise control than rounded bodies
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Facts
| Length | 2.25 in |
|---|---|
| Lure weight | 0.375 oz |
| Maximum diving depth | 3 ft |
| Rattle | None (silent) |
| Lip | Square bill |
| Color | Orange Belly Craw |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
| Target species | Bass |
Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the depth you need to reach, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Length | Lure weight | Maximum diving depth | Rattle | Lip | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King KVD 1.5 Shallow Square Bill, 3/8 oz, Neon Bluegill | Length:2.25 in | Lure weight:0.375 oz | Maximum diving depth:3 ft | Rattle:None (silent) | Lip:Square bill | Color:Neon Bluegill | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear water, bass and walleye |
| Strike King KVD 1.5 Shallow Square Bill Crankbait, 3/8 oz | Length:2.25 in | Lure weight:0.375 oz | Maximum diving depth:— | Rattle:None (silent) | Lip:Square bill | Color:Natural Bream | Suits:Clear water, bass and walleye |
| Strike King KVD 1.5 Shallow Square Bill, 3/8 oz, Orange Belly Craw | Length:2.25 in | Lure weight:0.375 oz | Maximum diving depth:3 ft | Rattle:None (silent) | Lip:Square bill | Color:Orange Belly Craw | Suits:Stained and muddy water, bass and walleye |
How it compares
| Product | Length | Lure weight | Maximum diving depth | Rattle | Lip | Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King KVD 1.5 Shallow Square Bill, 3/8 oz, Orange Belly CrawPick it if you want a 3/8-ounce Orange Belly Craw square bill that runs about 3 feet for bass in shallow, rocky or wooded cover. | Length:2.25 in | Lure weight:0.375 oz | Maximum diving depth:3 ft | Rattle:None (silent) | Lip:Square bill | Color:Orange Belly Craw |
| Bill Lewis SB-57 Squarebill Crankbait, 3/8 oz, Red Glitter CrawPick it if you want the Red Glitter Craw finish, the one Mark Daniels Jr. favors, for bass in 3 to 6 feet of water. | Length:2.25 in | Lure weight:0.375 oz | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Rattle:Internal rattle | Lip:Hybrid coffin circuit board | Color:Red Glitter Craw |
| Cotton Cordell Big O Square-Lip Crankbait, 1/4 oz, Pearl Red Eye | Length:2 in | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Maximum diving depth:— | Rattle:— | Lip:Square | Color:Pearl Red Eye |
| Strike King KVD 1.0 Square Bill Crankbait | Length:2 in | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Maximum diving depth:4 ft | Rattle:No | Lip:Square | Color:Summer Sexy Shad |
| TRUSCEND Easy Catch Squarebill Crankbait, 1.5 in, 0.15 ozPick it if you want a 1.5 inch, 0.15 oz squarebill with a rattle for light shallow-water fishing. | Length:1.5 in | Lure weight:0.15 oz | Maximum diving depth:— | Rattle:Yes | Lip:— | Color:— |
| Strike King KVD Squarebill Crankbait, Chartreuse Sexy ShadPick it if you want a silent 1.5 squarebill in Chartreuse Sexy Shad for shallow bass cover. | Length:— | Lure weight:— | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Rattle:None | Lip:Square bill | Color:Chartreuse Sexy Shad |
Common questions
What depth does the Strike King KVD 1.5 Shallow Orange Belly Craw run?
This Orange Belly Craw version of the Strike King KVD 1.5 Shallow is listed to dive from 0 to 3 feet, which is shallower than the standard KVD 1.5. Its 2.25-inch body and square bill keep it in the top few feet, where bass hold in shallow cover.
Is the Strike King KVD 1.5 Shallow Orange Belly Craw silent?
Yes. It has no internal rattles, so it makes a silent approach around shallow cover. At 2.25 inches and 3/8 ounce, the Orange Belly Craw suits pressured bass, and its square bill lets it deflect off stumps and rock.
How much does the KVD 1.5 Shallow Orange Belly Craw weigh?
The Strike King KVD 1.5 Shallow Orange Belly Craw weighs 3/8 ounce and measures 2.25 inches long. That weight casts well on baitcasting tackle for bass in shallow water, and the lure runs with a wandering action while still tracking straight.
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 bright, high-visibility pattern suits stained and muddy water under an overcast sky or in low light. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
- 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
- Cover
- 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 bright pattern imitates shad and, in stained water, bluegill.
- Shad
- Bluegill
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 535 - Chartreuse with Black Back, Chartreuse Perch, Chartreuse Sexy Shad, Orange Belly CrawThis one | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Sexy Shad, Summer Sexy Shad, TN Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Natural Bream, Neon Bluegill, Orange Bream | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Gold Black Back | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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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.
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