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Strike King · Walking Baits
Strike King KVD Splash Hardbait, Black Lab
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.5 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 6 x 2 x 2 inches
Quick take
A topwater hardbait designed for walking and chugging that entices big bass to strike.
The KVD Splash is a floating topwater walking bait about 2.75 inches long and 1/2 oz in this Black Lab finish. A narrow nose helps it walk side to side, and the cupped mouth throws water for surface commotion. A feather-dressed rear treble and 3D eyes finish it for bass anglers who want a dark silhouette on top.
Best for
- Throwing topwater for large bass
- Night fishing with walking-the-dog action
- Open water and shallow flats
Skip if
- You need a subtle presentation
- You fish heavy cover
Strengths
- Feather-enhanced treble rear improves hook penetration
- 3D eyes and realistic paint trigger aggressive bites
Trade-offs
- Topwater fishing requires active rod work
- Heavy weight at 3/8 oz limits finesse control
- Requires specific retrieve technique to work properly
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its dark pattern shows as a silhouette in muddy water and at night.
- Clarity
- Muddy
- Light
- Low light
- Night
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Shad | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Clear Ghost Sexy Shad | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Chrome Blue, Chrome Sexy Shad, Natural Shad, Sexy Blue Back Herring, Sexy Shad, Summer Sexy Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Bone | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Clearwater Minnow | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Gold Sexy Shad | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Black LabThis one | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8 oz | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 1/2 ozThis one | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
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 Splash Hardbait, 3/8 oz, Bone | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:— | Color:Bone | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Strike King KVD Splash Hardbait, 3/8 oz, Clearwater Minnow | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:— | Color:Clearwater Minnow | Suits:Clear water |
| Strike King KVD Splash, 3/8 oz | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:— | Color:Sexy Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Strike King KVD Splash Hardbait, Black Lab | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:2.75 in | Color:Black Lab | 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 | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.75 in |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Color | Black Lab |
| Color family | Dark |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.75 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Black Lab.
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