Strike King · Crappie & Panfish Lures
Strike King Mr. Crappie Thunder Bait, 1.75 in, Soft Plastic
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- Item weight
- 27.22 g
- Product dimensions
- 5 x 3 x 1 inches
Quick take
A big bulky soft plastic lure with tube-like skirt designed by Wally Marshall to trigger crappie feeding frenzies.
This 1 3/4-inch soft plastic grub from the Mr. Crappie line comes in the Tuxedo Black Chartreuse color. Its solid, ribbed body and flared tail make it a natural fit for anglers working vertical or trolled presentations for crappie.
Best for
- Crappie jigging vertically over structure
- Panfish casting and vertical presentations
- Beginners learning crappie-specific techniques
Skip if
- You fish for larger species like bass or pike
- You prefer hard baits or topwater
Strengths
- Designed by 25-year crappie expert Wally Marshall
- Big profile displaces water and attracts attention
- Multiple color options for different conditions
Trade-offs
- Small size requires light tackle and technique
- Soft plastic body tears in dense cover
- Color intensity varies by individual variant
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | crappie soft plastic lure |
|---|---|
| Material | Soft plastic |
| Color options | 16+ colors available |
What can I catch with this?
- Crappie
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 183 - Tuxedo Black Chartreuse, 188 - Junebug Chartreuse, Electric Lime, Hot Chartreuse, Pearl Chartreuse Tail, Red-Chartreuse SparkleThis one | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Blue Pearl | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkinseed-Chart | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Blue Grass, Purple Sage, Tuxedo Black- Sparkle | 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 | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King Mr. Crappie Thunder Bait, 1.75 in, Soft Plastic | Length:1.75 in | Color:183 - Tuxedo Black Chartreuse | Suits:Stained and muddy water, crappie |
| Strike King Mr. Crappie Thunder Bait, Blue Grass | Length:1.75 in | Color:Blue Grass | Suits:Muddy water, 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
| Length | 1.75 in |
|---|---|
| Color | 183 - Tuxedo Black Chartreuse |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
| Target species | Crappie |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 1.75 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is 183 - Tuxedo Black Chartreuse.
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