Strike King · Spinnerbaits
PopularStrike King Mini-King Spinnerbait, 1/8 oz, Black Blue, Diamond Dust
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Quick take
A 1/8 oz spinnerbait with a 2.1 Tennessee blade and silicone skirt designed for crappie, panfish and smaller bass on light tackle.
The black blue Mini-King (MK-76) is the 1/8 ounce spinnerbait in a black blue head and skirt, a pattern the all-black version does not carry. It has a 2.1 size Tennessee diamond blade, a Diamond Dust head and a silicone skirt, all held on a safety-pin style wire. Its light weight and blade suit crappie and bass on lighter rods and in calmer water. The dark head and skirt make a single, uniform profile when the bait moves through the water.
Best for
- Crappie and panfish in ponds and small creeks
- Smallmouth bass and white bass on light line
- Beginners who want an easy-to-cast lure
Skip if
- You fish heavy cover where 1/8 oz hangs up easily
- You want a deep-diving heavy lure
Strengths
- 1/8 oz is light for delicate presentations on ultra-light rod
- Tennessee blade provides intense flash and vibration
- Silicone skirt adds bulk and movement without weight
Trade-offs
- 1/8 oz is hard to cast in wind or on heavy line
- Smaller profile means fewer large bass
- Spinnerbaits twist line; a swivel helps reduce twist
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Beginner
Specifications
| Type | spinnerbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/8 oz |
Facts
| Lure weight | 0.125 oz |
|---|---|
| Blade | 2.1 size Tennessee diamond |
| Head | Diamond Dust |
| Skirt | Silicone |
| Wire frame | Safety pin style |
| Color code | 76 |
| Color | Black/Blue |
| Target species | Crappie, bass |
| Color family | Dark |
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 | Blade | Head | Skirt | Color code | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King Mini-King Spinnerbait, 1/8 oz, Black | Lure weight:0.125 oz | Blade:2.1 size Tennessee diamond | Head:Diamond Dust | Skirt:Silicone | Color code:10G | Color:Black | Suits:Muddy water |
| Strike King Mini-King Spinnerbait, 1/8 oz, Black Blue, Diamond Dust | Lure weight:0.125 oz | Blade:2.1 size Tennessee diamond | Head:Diamond Dust | Skirt:Silicone | Color code:76 | Color:Black Blue Head/Black Blue Skirt | Suits:Muddy water, bass and crappie |
How it compares
| Product | Lure weight | Skirt | Color | Target species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King Mini-King Spinnerbait, 1/8 oz, Black Blue, Diamond DustPick it if you fish crappie or bass with light gear and want the black blue Mini-King's dark head and skirt. | Lure weight:0.125 oz | Skirt:Silicone | Color:Black/Blue | Target species:Crappie, bass |
| Reaction Tackle 3-Pack Spinner Bait, 1/4 oz, Double WillowPick it if you want a 1/4 oz double willow spinnerbait in Tennessee Shad with a 3/0 hook for a lighter, slower retrieve. | Lure weight:0.25 oz | Skirt:— | Color:Tennessee Shad | Target species:Bass, Trout, Pike & musky, Salmon & steelhead and Walleye |
| BOOYAH Pond Magic Spinnerbait, 3/16 oz, JunebugPick it if you want a 3/16 oz small-water spinnerbait in a dark June Bug pattern with a 2/0 Ultra Point hook for ponds and shallow banks. | Lure weight:0.1875 oz | Skirt:60-strand Bio-Flex silicone | Color:June Bug | Target species:Bass |
| Reaction Tackle Spinner Bait, 1/2 ozPick it if you want to try one lead double willow spinnerbait in each of six colors before buying single-color packs. | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Skirt:— | Color:Variety, one of each color | Target species:Bass, Trout, Pike & musky, Salmon & steelhead and Walleye |
| Lunkerhunt Impact Ignite Double Willow Leaf Spinnerbait, Craw | Lure weight:— | Skirt:— | Color:Craw | Target species:Bass, Pike & musky and Walleye |
| Lunkerhunt Impact Spinnerbait, 3/8 oz, Double Willow Blade | Lure weight:— | Skirt:— | Color:Moss | Target species:Bass, Pike & musky and Walleye |
Common questions
What species is the Mini-King MK-76 black blue spinnerbait for?
The black blue Mini-King MK-76 is a 1/8 ounce spinnerbait for crappie and bass. Its 2.1 size Tennessee diamond blade and Diamond Dust head throw flash and vibration, and its silicone skirt is black blue to match the head.
How heavy is the Mini-King MK-76, and what blade does it carry?
The MK-76 weighs 1/8 ounce, or 0.125 ounce, and carries a 2.1 size Tennessee diamond blade. It sits on a safety-pin style wire that keeps the knot or clip from slipping, and it is built for light spinning and casting gear.
How does the MK-76 differ from the all-black Mini-King?
The MK-76 has a black blue head and skirt, while the all-black MK-10G uses one black pattern throughout. Both weigh 1/8 ounce and share the 2.1 size Tennessee diamond blade, the Diamond Dust head and the silicone skirt on the same wire frame.
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Crappie
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Black Chartreuse White Red, Chartreuse Head/Chartreuse Blue Silver Skirt, Chartreuse Head/Chartreuse Skirt, Chartreuse Lime Head/Chartreuse Lime Skirt, Chartreuse White, Yellow Head/Black Yellow Skirt | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| White Head/White Skirt | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Red Shad Head/Red Shad Skirt | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black, Black Blue Head/Black Blue SkirtThis one | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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.
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