Strike King · Jerkbaits
Strike King KVD Jerkbait, 4.5 in, 3/8 oz, Citrus Shad
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- Item weight
- 0.38 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 7 x 2 x 1 inches
Quick take
4.5-inch jerkbait with wide side-to-side action designed for bass on erratic retrieve patterns.
The Strike King KVD Jerkbait 2 Hook in Citrus Shad is a 4.5 inch, 3/8 ounce suspending jerkbait that runs 4 to 7 feet down. Sharp jerks with long pauses let it sit in the strike zone, which makes it a go-to for bass in clear water.
Best for
- Bass fishing with jerking and pausing retrieve
- Clear to slightly off-color water
Skip if
- You fish heavy cover or thick vegetation
- You prefer steady-retrieve crankbaits
Strengths
- Wide erratic side-to-side action attracts attention
- Weight transfer system improves castability
- Realistic 3D eyes and detailed finish
Trade-offs
- Two treble hooks snag easily in weeds or brush
- Effective only with jerking technique, not steady retrieve
- Requires practice to master the erratic action
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its bright, high-visibility pattern suits stained and muddy water under an overcast sky or in low light.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How deep and around what
It runs down to 7 ft, in the mid depth zone, along grass edges and rock.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 7 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Rock
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 538 - Chartreuse Sexy Shad, Chartreuse Shad, Citrus ShadThis one | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Sexy Ghost Minnow | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Chrome AYU, Chrome Blue, Crystal Shad, Green Gizzzard Shad, Sexy Blue Back Herring, Sexy Shad, Silver Tennessee Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Pro Bone | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| 680 - Yellow Perch, Natural Bream, Phantom Perch, Pro Green | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Chrome Gold Black, Pro Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Pro Black, Pro Purple Headed Hammer | 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 | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King KVD Jerkbait, 4.5 in, 3/8 oz, Citrus Shad | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:4.5 in | Maximum diving depth:7 ft | Color:Citrus Shad | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained and muddy water |
| Strike King KVD Jerkbait, 4.5 in, 3/8 oz, Sexy Blue Back Herring | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:4.5 in | Maximum diving depth:7 ft | Color:Sexy Blue Back Herring | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water |
| Strike King KVD Slash Jerkbait, 4.5 in, 3/8 oz | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:4.5 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Sexy Shad | Suits:Clear and stained 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 | 4.5 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 7 ft |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Color | Citrus Shad |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4.5 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 7 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a suspending lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Citrus Shad.
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