Strike King · Walking Baits
Strike King KVD Sexy Dawg, 4.5in
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- Item weight
- 0.05 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
Four-point-five inch walking bait designed by professional Kevin VanDam to produce explosive topwater strikes with rhythmic rod twitches.
The Strike King KVD Sexy Dawg in Sexy Shad is a 4.5-inch topwater walking bait with loud internal rattle chambers to call fish to the surface. Steady rod-tip twitches make its nose glide side to side, the way the lure is meant to be worked. Its mid-sized body suits bass anglers who want a walker for breezy days.
Best for
- Bass fishing at dawn or dusk
- Clear-water shallows where topwater action attracts aggressive fish
- Anglers who can execute the walking retrieve technique
Skip if
- You prefer cast-and-retrieve simplicity over technique-intensive presentations
- You fish murky water where visibility of surface lures is limited
Strengths
- Unique design and walking action trigger aggressive topwater strikes
- Loud internal rattle chambers attract fish from distance
- Chip-resistant finish withstands treble hook impacts and vegetation
Trade-offs
- Walking action requires practiced rod and reel skills to execute properly
- Treble hooks foul in weeds and submerged wood
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | walking bait |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.5 in |
| Weight | 0.05 lb |
| Hooks | Treble |
| Eyes | 3D lifelike |
| Finish | Chip-resistant |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Sexy Shad, Chartreuse Shad | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Clear Sexy Shad | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Chrome Sexy Shad, Sexy Blue Back Herring, Sexy Shad, Summer Sexy ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Bluegill | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Blue Gizzard | 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 Sexy Dawg Topwater Lure, 5/8 oz, Bluegill | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:4.5 in | Color:Bluegill | Suits:Clear water |
| Strike King KVD Sexy Dawg Topwater Lure, 5/8 oz, Chrome Sexy Shad | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:4.5 in | Color:Chrome Sexy Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Strike King KVD Sexy Dawg, 4.5in | Lure weight:— | Length:4.5 in | 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
| Length | 4.5 in |
|---|---|
| Rattle | Yes |
| Pack count | 1 |
| Color | Sexy Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 4.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Sexy Shad.
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