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Strike King · Squarebill Crankbaits
Strike King KVD Squarebill Crankbait, 3/8 oz, Natural Shad
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- Item weight
- 0.02 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 1.5 in square-billed crankbait with hunting action and silent approach for shallow power fishing.
This Strike King KVD 1.5 squarebill weighs 3/8 oz and measures roughly 2.75 inches, with a Hard Knock rattle inside. The square lip sets it to run about 3 to 6 feet deep and veer off whatever it touches. It is a shallow crankbait for fishing around laydowns, riprap and weed edges.
Best for
- Deflecting off shallow cover
- Power fishing to cover water quickly
- When fish prefer erratic action
Skip if
- You need depth
- You want a steady-retrieving lure
Strengths
- Square bill design deflects perfectly off cover
- Silent design works when rattles fail
- Erratic hunting action triggers aggressive strikes
Trade-offs
- Small size limits casting distance
- Shallow dive depth prevents deep water use
- Requires active hunting action to be effective
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
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
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 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 |
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 476 - Chartreuse with Blue / Black Splatterback, 538 - Chartreuse Sexy Shad, 561 - Chartreuse / Powder with Blue Back, 564 - Orange Belly Craw, 598 - Chartreuse Shad, 650 - Chartreuse Perch, Chartreuse / Blue Crystal, Chartreuse Perch, Chartreuse Sexy Shad, Chartreuse with Black Back, Chartreuse with Blue / Black Splatterback, Orange Belly Craw | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| 707 - Wicked Firetiger, Fire Tiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| 469 - TN Shad 2.0, 511 - Gizzard Shad, 568 - Green Gizzard Shad, 586 - Sexy Blue Back Herring, 590 - Sexy Shad, 652 - Summer Sexy Shad, Gizzard Shad, Green Gizzard Shad, Natural Shad, Sexy Shad, Tennessee Shad, TN Shad 2.0This one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| 234 - Bluegill, 468 - Phantom Watermelon Seed Red Craw, 46B - Green Pumpkin Craw, 569 - Green Tomato, 651 - Neon Bluegill, Bluegill, Green Tomato, Natural Bream, Orange Bream, Phantom Watermelon Seed Red Craw, Yellow Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| 108 - Blue Craw, 447 - Brown Craw, 450 - Delta Red, 648 - Chili Craw, 667 - DB Craw, Blue Craw, Brown Craw, Chili Craw, DB Craw, Delta Red, Fire Craw, Org Belly Craw | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black Back Chart | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| .375-Ounce, 3/8 oz, 3/8ozThis one | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| .5-Ounce, 0.5-Ounce, 3/4 oz | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 1.5-Ounce, 2.5-Ounce | A big profile for pike, musky and striped bass in big water. |
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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 | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King KVD Squarebill Crankbait, 3/8 oz, Bully | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.75 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Bully | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), bass and walleye |
| Strike King KVD Squarebill Crankbait, 3/8 oz, Fire Craw | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.75 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Fire Craw | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained water, bass and walleye |
| Strike King KVD Squarebill Crankbait, 3/8 oz, Moon Juice | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.75 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Moon Juice | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), bass and walleye |
| Strike King KVD Squarebill Crankbait, 3/8 oz, Natural Shad | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.75 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Natural Shad | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
| Strike King KVD Squarebill Crankbait, Chartreuse Sexy Shad | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:538 - Chartreuse Sexy Shad | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Strike King KVD 1.5 Hard Knock Crankbait | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Maximum diving depth:7 ft | Color:Natural 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 | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.75 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 3 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 6 ft |
| Lip | Square |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Natural 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 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.75 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Natural Shad.
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