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Strike King Mr. Crappie Shadpole Curlytail, Monkey Shine

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Color: Monkey Shine11 colorsChange
Item weight
0.02 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.

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

How to choose a color and size

Color

Colors and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
Chartreuse Shiner, Junebug Chartreuse, Pumpkin See Chartreuse, Tuxedo Black ChartreuseStands out in stained or muddy water and in low light.
  • Stained
  • Muddy
  • Overcast
  • Low light
Pepper ShadFlashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water.
  • Clear
  • Stained
  • Bright
  • Overcast
  • Shad
Blue Pearl, Refrigerator WhiteStays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud.
  • Clear
  • Stained
  • Overcast
  • Shad
Purple SageShows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night.
  • Muddy
  • Low light
  • Night

Which one should I pick?

Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.

Versions of this product on this site
VersionLengthColorSuits
Strike King Mr. Crappie Shadpole Curlytail, 2 inches, Tuxedo Black ChartreuseLength:2 inColor:Tuxedo Black ChartreuseSuits:Stained and muddy water
Strike King Mr. Crappie Shadpole Curlytail, Monkey ShineLength:—Color:Monkey ShineSuits:—

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

This version's specifications
Pack count15
ColorMonkey Shine

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