Strike King · Squarebill Crankbaits
Strike King KVD 4.0 Magnum Squarebill, 5/8 oz
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- Item weight
- 0.63 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 5/8 oz squarebill crankbait from Kevin VanDam's signature line, designed for shallow structure fishing.
The Strike King KVD 4.0 Magnum is a squarebill crankbait in Natural Shad, a baitfish finish, at 5/8 ounce. Its square lip lets it deflect off rocks, stumps and grass edges while it runs. Anglers working bass around shallow cover will find it a natural pick for clear to moderately stained water.
Best for
- Deflecting off rocks and wood in shallow water
- Fast-moving presentations
- Natural shad-imitating retrieves
Skip if
- You need deep diving crankbaits
- You fish dense vegetation
Strengths
- Square bill deflects off structure for erratic action
- Natural shad color matches common forage
- Proven tournament design from Kevin VanDam
Trade-offs
- Square bill can hang up on rocks and wood
- Shallow diving design limits deep water applications
- Single color option limits versatility
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | squarebill crankbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5/8 oz |
| Length | 4 in |
| Color | Natural shad |
| Lip | Square bill |
What can I catch with this?
At 5/8 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, walleye and pike.
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
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
- Cover
- Wood
- Rock
What you need with it
A 5/8 oz crankbait is usually fished with a long casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 10 to 15 lb fluorocarbon line.
- Casting rodsA long medium-heavy rod with a moderate action throws a heavy lure far and absorbs its pull.
- Baitcasting reelsA slower gear ratio makes a deep-diving lure easier to reel all day.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks, so the lure reaches its depth; 10 to 15 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 5/8 oz lure pairs with a medium-heavy, moderate-action rod made for 1/2 to 1 oz lures and with 10 to 15 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium heavy |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/2 to 1 oz |
| Line test | 10 to 15 lb |
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
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 | 5/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Lip | Square |
| Color | Natural Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 5/8 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Natural Shad.
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