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Strike King · Squarebill Crankbaits
Strike King KVD Square Bill 1.5, 3/8 oz
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Color: 605 - Cataouatche Special
- 605 - Cataouatche Special
- 462 - Sugar Daddy
- 590 - Sexy Shad
Size: 3/8 oz
- 3/8 oz
- Item weight
- 0.64 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A silent square bill crankbait that dives 3-6 feet with an erratic hunting action, deflecting off cover and structure.
A 3/8 oz square bill crankbait in the 605 Cataouatche Special color, meant for anglers who want a lure that runs between 3 and 6 feet deep. Its square bill bounces off cover and makes the bait move in an unpredictable way, and it has no internal rattles for a quieter approach. It suits anglers targeting largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass in shallow water.
Best for
- Power fishing shallow cover and structure for largemouth and smallmouth bass
- Deflecting off rocks, logs and grass where the square bill design shines
- Anglers who fish fast without constant casts
Skip if
- You need a rattling crankbait to attract fish from a distance
- Fishing deep water where you need a diving crankbait
Strengths
- Square bill shape deflects off cover instead of hanging up
- Silent presentation works when fish are pressured by loud lures
- Erratic hunting action triggers strikes on the deflection
Trade-offs
- Silent design means you have to fish it more actively than rattling lures
- 3-6 ft dive range is shallow and limits deep water applications
- Heavier casting weight limits use on ultralight spinning rods
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | square bill crankbait |
|---|---|
| Dive depth | 3-6 ft |
| Weight | 3/8 oz |
What can I catch with this?
At 3/8 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass and walleye.
- Bass
- Walleye
When and where to fish it
Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- 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
At 3/8 oz it runs down to 6 ft, in the mid depth zone, around the outside edge of grass, wood 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
- 6 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Rock
What you need with it
A 3/8 oz crankbait is usually fished with a casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 10 to 14 lb fluorocarbon line.
- Casting rodsA medium-power rod with a moderate action keeps the hooks pinned on a steady retrieve.
- Baitcasting reelsA slower gear ratio makes a steady cranking pace easier to hold.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks, so the lure reaches its depth; 10 to 14 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 3/8 oz lure pairs with a medium-power, moderate-action rod made for 1/4 to 5/8 oz lures and with 10 to 14 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/4 to 5/8 oz |
| Line test | 10 to 14 lb |
Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the depth you need to reach, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King KVD Square Bill 1.5 Crankbait, 3/8 oz, Sugar Daddy | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:462 - Sugar Daddy | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), bass and walleye |
| Strike King KVD Square Bill 1.5, 3/8 oz | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:605 - Cataouatche Special | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), bass and walleye |
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 | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Minimum diving depth | 3 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 6 ft |
| Lip | Square |
| Rattle | No |
| Color | 605 - Cataouatche Special |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 6 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is 605 - Cataouatche Special.
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