Strike King · Wake Baits
Strike King KVD 2.5 Wake Bait, 3/8 oz, Green Gizzard Shad
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- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A surface topwater bait designed to wake across the water with an aggressive surface disturbance and clacking sound.
This Strike King KVD 2.5 Wake Bait in Green Gizzard Shad is a 2.5-inch topwater lure that weighs 3/8 oz. It floats, and its angled bill pushes water up to the surface so it makes a wake on the retrieve rather than diving. An internal rattle adds a clacking sound that carries under the surface, and the shad pattern suits anglers who want a bait that looks like baitfish near the top.
Best for
- Bass in shallow water during dawn and dusk
- Skipping across grass and shallow structure
- Anglers who want an aggressive topwater presentation
Skip if
- You need deep-diving or suspending action
- You fish vegetation where treble hooks foul
Strengths
- Unique clacking rattle attracts bass and other species
- Wakes at higher speeds without flipping over
- Compact 2.5-inch size is less wind-resistant than larger baits
Trade-offs
- Treble hooks snag weeds and vegetation easily
- Suitable for bass; less effective on panfish or walleye
- Topwater fishing requires low-light conditions or overcast days
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 538 - Chartreuse Sexy Shad | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| 568 - Green Gizzard Shad, 590 - Sexy ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| 295 - Pro Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| 681 - Pro Blue | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King KVD 2.5 Wake Bait, 3/8 oz | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.5 in | Color:295 - Pro Gold | Suits:Stained water |
| Strike King KVD 2.5 Wake Bait, 3/8 oz, Green Gizzard Shad | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.5 in | Color:568 - Green Gizzard Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Strike King KVD 2.5 Wake Bait, 3/8 oz, Pro Blue | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.5 in | Color:681 - Pro Blue | Suits:Muddy water |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.5 in |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Green Gizzard Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.5 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Green Gizzard Shad.
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