Strike King · Spinnerbaits
PopularStrike King Mini-King Spinnerbait, 1/8 oz, Diamond Dust Head, Black Blue
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- 0.4 Ounces
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- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
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 Mini-King is a compact 1/8 ounce spinnerbait made for lighter rods and calmer, less pressured water. Its Tennessee diamond blade throws flash and vibration, and the safety-pin wire keeps the knot in place. It suits crappie and bass, in a black and blue head and skirt.
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 |
| Blade | 2.1 Tennessee diamond |
| Head | Diamond dust |
| Skirt | Silicone |
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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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 | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King Mini-King Spinnerbait, 1/8 oz, Black | Lure weight:1/8 oz | Color:Black | Suits:Muddy water |
| Strike King Mini-King Spinnerbait, 1/8 oz, Diamond Dust Head, Black Blue | Lure weight:1/8 oz | Color:Black Blue Head/Black Blue Skirt | Suits:Muddy water, bass and crappie |
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.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Color | Black Blue Head/Black Blue Skirt |
| Color family | Dark |
| Target species | Crappie and Bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/8 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Black Blue Head/Black Blue Skirt.
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