Strike King · Squarebill Crankbaits
Strike King KVD 2.5 Squarebill Crankbait, Natural Shad
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- Item weight
- 0.48 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A silent squarebill crankbait designed for shallow-water power fishing with an erratic deflection action.
Built as a shallow-water squarebill, this Strike King KVD crankbait dives about 3 to 7 feet and deflects off cover on a steady retrieve. Its square bill and erratic movement keep it wandering while it still tracks true. With no internal rattles, it makes a quiet approach for bass and spotted bass in shallow structure.
Best for
- Shallow water 3-7 feet deep
- Power fishing over structure and cover
- Clear to moderately stained water
Skip if
- You fish very shallow water under 3 feet
- You need a rattling crankbait for noise
Strengths
- Square bill deflects off cover and triggers reactive strikes
- Erratic wandering action mimics fleeing baitfish
- Silent running eliminates line-shy fish in clear water
Trade-offs
- Lacks internal rattle for low-visibility conditions
- 2.5 size is better for smallmouth and spotted bass than large largemouths
- No real knot eye; fish on braided line may slip
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | squarebill crankbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.5 in |
| Dive depth | 3-7 ft |
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
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| .25-ounce | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 5/8 oz | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the depth you need to reach, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King KVD 2.5 Square Bill Crankbait, 2.75 in, 706 - Wicked | Length:2.75 in | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Color:706 - Wicked | Suits:— |
| Strike King KVD 2.5 Squarebill Crankbait, Natural Shad | Length:— | Maximum diving depth:7 ft | Color:699 - 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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