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Strike King Mr. Crappie Lightning Shad, 2 in, 60 - Electric Chicken
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- Item weight
- 18.14 g
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 15-pack of 2-inch soft plastic shads with tapered tails designed to trigger crappie into feeding.
This 2-inch soft plastic swimbait imitates a small shad, with a tapered tail that quivers as it moves. It comes as a pack of 15 in the Electric Chicken color and is aimed at crappie anglers. Anglers can cast it, fish it vertically, troll it slowly or rig it on a drop shot.
Best for
- Crappie jigging over deep structure and brush
- Light tackle presentations in clear water
- Building 15 different rigs for a fishing trip
Skip if
- You need larger soft baits for other species
- You prefer proven-effective worm profiles
Strengths
- Tapered tail design creates subtle movement on the drop
- 2-inch size matches natural crappie forage
- 15-pack provides multiple rigs and color options
Trade-offs
- Specialized for crappie limits versatility to other panfish
- Soft plastic is less durable than hard baits
- Tuxedo black sparkle may not work in clear water
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Facts
| Length | 2 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 15 |
| Color | 60 - Electric Chicken |
| Target species | Crappie |
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 | Length | Pack count | Target species | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King Mr. Crappie Lightning Shad, 2 in, 60 - Electric Chicken | Length:2 in | Pack count:15 | Target species:Crappie | Color:60 - Electric Chicken | Suits:Crappie |
| Strike King Mr. Crappie Lightning Shad, 2-Inch, 15-Pack | Length:2 in | Pack count:15 | Target species:Crappie | Color:Tuxedo Black-Sparkle | Suits:Muddy water, crappie |
How it compares
| Product | Length | Pack count | Color | Target species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King Mr. Crappie Lightning Shad, 2 in, 60 - Electric Chicken | Length:2 in | Pack count:15 | Color:60 - Electric Chicken | Target species:Crappie |
| Berkley PowerBait Minnow Soft Bait, 2 in, Smelt | Length:2 in | Pack count:18 | Color:Smelt | Target species:Crappie, Panfish, Bass, Walleye and Trout |
| Yum Dinger Classic Worm Soft Plastic Lure, 5 in, Black Blue FlakePick it if you want a 5 inch black and blue stick worm in a 100 count bulk pack for Texas or wacky rigs. | Length:5 in | Pack count:100 count | Color:Black Blue Flake | Target species:Bass |
| Berkley PowerBait Power Nightcrawler, 6 in, Natural, 13-PackPick it if you troll for walleye behind a spinner rig and want a 6-inch natural nightcrawler profile in a 13-count pack. | Length:6 in | Pack count:13 count | Color:Natural | Target species:Walleye |
| Milepetus Soft Plastic Worm Lure, 3.3 in, Brown, 50-PackPick it if you want a brown 3.3-inch floating, scented worm for trout and a pack of 50 pieces on hand. | Length:3.3 in | Pack count:50 | Color:Brown | Target species:Trout |
| Yum Dinger Soft Plastic Worm, 5 in, Green Pumpkin/ChartreusePick it if you want 5-inch green pumpkin Dingers with a chartreuse belly in a 30-count bag to rig for bass Texas, Carolina or wacky style. | Length:5 in | Pack count:30 | Color:Green pumpkin with chartreuse belly | Target species:Bass |
What can I catch with this?
- Crappie
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 183 - Tuxedo Black Chartreuse, Chartreuse Red Glitter | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| 57 - Smokey Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Refrigerator White | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| 222 - Blue Ice, Blue Grass, Glimmer Blue, Tuxedo Black-Sparkle | 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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