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Strike King · Squarebill Crankbaits
Strike King KVD 1.5 Shallow Square Bill Crankbait, 3/8 oz
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- Product dimensions
- 2.25 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 3/8 oz silent crankbait designed to deflect off shallow cover with an erratic, wandering action and 3D eyes.
The Natural Bream pattern of Strike King's shallow square bill is 2.25 inches long and weighs 3/8 ounce. It reaches about 3 feet and carries no internal rattle, which suits a quieter presentation along shallow structure for bass. Its square lip helps it glance off cover.
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
Specifications
| Type | shallow square bill crankbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3/8 oz |
| Depth | 10 in |
| Hook | Size 3 black nickel treble |
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 natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- 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 3/8 oz it runs to 3 ft, shallow enough to tick the tops of submerged grass and bump shallow wood.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft) (this product)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 3 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 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 natural pattern imitates bluegill and perch.
- Bluegill
- Perch
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 Craw | 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 BreamThis one | 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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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 Shallow Square Bill Crankbait, 3/8 oz | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.25 in | Maximum diving depth:3 ft | Color:Natural Bream | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear water, bass and walleye |
| Strike King KVD 1.5 Shallow Square Bill Crankbait, 3/8 oz, Neon Bluegill | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.25 in | Maximum diving depth:3 ft | 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, Orange Belly Craw | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.25 in | Maximum diving depth:3 ft | Color:Orange Belly Craw | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), stained and muddy 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 | 3 ft |
| Lip | Square |
| Rattle | No |
| Color | Natural Bream |
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 3 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 Natural Bream.
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