Strike King · Squarebill Crankbaits
Strike King KVD Square Bill Crankbait, 5/8 oz, Sexy Sunfish
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- Item weight
- 22.68 g
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
Square bill crankbait that deflects off cover with an erratic action to entice strikes from territorial fish.
This 2.5 square bill crankbait in Sexy Sunfish runs about 3 to 5 feet deep and weighs 5/8 ounce. It has no internal rattles, so it works quietly, and its square bill front helps it deflect off cover.
Best for
- Bass in shallow structure like rocks and downed wood
- Covering water quickly with reaction-strike presentations
- Fish holding around hard cover rather than soft vegetation
Skip if
- You need precise depth control for deep structure
- You fish areas where erratic action spooks fish
Strengths
- Square bill allows fishing shallow cover without snagging consistently
- Deflecting action creates unpredictable movement that provokes strikes
- Durable hard bait construction holds up through repeated contact with rocks
Trade-offs
- Erratic action may spook pressured fish in clear water
- Cannot be cast as far as streamlined crankbaits
- Requires active angler manipulation to maximize the deflecting advantage
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
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 natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- 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
At 5/8 oz it runs to 5 ft, shallow enough to tick the tops of submerged grass and bump shallow wood.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft) (this product)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 5 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- 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 natural pattern imitates bluegill and perch.
- Bluegill
- Perch
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Green Gizzard Shad, TN Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Blue Craw, Org Belly Craw, Sam Rayburn Red Craw | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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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 Crankbait, 5/8 oz, Sexy Sunfish | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Color:Sexy Sunfish | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Strike King KVD Square Bill Crankbait | Lure weight:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Org Belly Craw | Suits:Stained water |
| Strike King KVD Square Bill Crankbait, TN Shad | Lure weight:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:TN Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
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 |
|---|---|
| Minimum diving depth | 3 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 5 ft |
| Lip | Square |
| Rattle | No |
| Color | Sexy Sunfish |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 5 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 5/8 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Sexy Sunfish.
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