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Strike King · Crappie & Panfish Lures
Strike King Mr. Crappie Shadpole, 2 in, Tuxedo Black Chartreuse
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- Item weight
- 0.03 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 15-pack of 2-inch soft plastic lures with a fat curly tail, designed for crappie and panfish at the slowest speeds.
This 2-inch Strike King Mr. Crappie Shadpole curly tail comes in a Tuxedo Black Chartreuse finish, with 15 baits in each pack. Its upturned tail is built to keep moving at very slow speeds, and its profile mimics a threadfin shad, which suits anglers working crappie around docks and brush. It is an easy bait for panfish anglers to rig on a jig.
Best for
- Crappie and panfish jigging in lakes and ponds
- Slow, finesse presentations where subtle movement attracts bites
- Vertical jigging and drop-shot techniques
Skip if
- You fish for larger species requiring bigger baits
- You need fast-moving presentations
Strengths
- Fat curly tail produces vibration even at the slowest retrieves
- Turned-up tail design keeps the bait action-oriented even sitting still
- 15-pack provides multiple color trials and backups
Trade-offs
- 2-inch size is too small for many non-panfish species
- Soft plastic delicate construction requires frequent replacement
- Single color option in this pack limits color-matching flexibility
Fishing fit
- Species
- Crappie
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Finesse
- Skill level
- Beginner
Specifications
| Type | soft plastic panfish lure |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 in |
| Count | 15 |
| Color | Tuxedo black chartreuse |
Facts
| Length | 2 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 15 |
| Color | Tuxedo Black Chartreuse |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
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 | Pack count | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King Mr. Crappie Shadpole, 2 in, Tuxedo Black Chartreuse | Pack count:15 | Color:Tuxedo Black Chartreuse | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Strike King Mr. Crappie Shadpole Curlytail, Monkey Shine | Pack count:15 | Color:Monkey Shine | Suits:— |
How it compares
| Product | Length | Pack count | Color |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King Mr. Crappie Shadpole, 2 in, Tuxedo Black Chartreuse | Length:2 in | Pack count:15 | Color:Tuxedo Black Chartreuse |
| Bobby Garland Swimming Minnow, 2 in, Pack of 15 | Length:2 in | Pack count:15 | Color:Pearl White |
| Strike King Mr. Crappie Shadpole, 2 in, Pumpkinseed/Chart, 15-Pack | Length:2 in | Pack count:15 | Color:Pumpkinseed/Chart |
| Bobby Garland Baby Shad, 2 in, 18-PackPick it if you want the Monkey Milk finish in a 2-inch, 18-bait sinking pack for crappie on 4 to 8 lb line, from shallow docks to spider rigs. | Length:2 in | Pack count:18 count | Color:Monkey Milk |
| Bobby Garland Baby Shad Bulk Pack, 2 in, Pearl WhitePick it if you want a 50-bait bag of 2-inch Pearl White Baby Shads for crappie and want one color in bulk. | Length:2 in | Pack count:50 | Color:Pearl White |
| Strike King Mr. Crappie Thunder Bait, Blue Grass | Length:1.75 in | Pack count:15 | Color:Blue Grass |
When and where to fish it
Its bright, high-visibility pattern suits stained and muddy water under an overcast sky or in low light.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Shiner, Junebug Chartreuse, Pumpkin See Chartreuse, Tuxedo Black ChartreuseThis one | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Pepper Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Blue Pearl, Refrigerator White | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Purple Sage | 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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