Strike King · Squarebill Crankbaits
Strike King KVD Square Bill Pro-Model Crankbait, Olive Shad, 1.5 in
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Options
Color: Olive Shad
- Olive Shad
- Yellow Perch
Size: 1.5
- 1.5
- Item weight
- 18.14 g
- Product dimensions
- 6 x 2 x 2 inches
Quick take
Silent square bill crankbait designed for shallow power fishing with erratic action off cover.
The Strike King KVD Square Bill Pro-Model 1.5 is a shallow square-lipped crankbait, about 2.25 inches long and 7/16 ounce, that dives between 3 and 6 feet. Its square bill is designed to deflect off cover, and the body carries no internal rattles for a quieter approach. The olive shad finish and synthetic body suit anglers working shallow water for bass, panfish and crappie.
Best for
- Shallow water power fishing in spring and summer
- Deflecting off submerged stumps and rocks
- Wavering erratic action to trigger aggressive strikes
Skip if
- You fish deep water
- You need a rattle-equipped crankbait
Strengths
- Square bill deflects off cover to prompt strikes
- Silent design works well in clear water
- Erratic wandering action while still running true
Trade-offs
- Silent design means less appeal in murky water
- Shallow dive depth limits deep water use
- Treble hooks snag on dense vegetation
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | square bill crankbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 7/16 oz |
| Depth | 3-6 ft |
| Dive curve | Square bill design |
| Color | Olive Shad |
What can I catch with this?
At 7/16 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass and walleye.
- Bass
- Walleye
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- 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 7/16 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 7/16 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 7/16 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 |
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Olive ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
|
| Yellow Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
|
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 | 7/16 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.25 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 3 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 6 ft |
| Lip | Square |
| Rattle | No |
| Color | Olive Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 6 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 7/16 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.25 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Olive Shad.
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