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Strike King · Deep Diving Crankbaits
Strike King Pro Model Series 8XD Crankbait, 1.4 oz, Blue Gizzard
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- Item weight
- 1.4 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 1.4 oz deep-diving crankbait with free-floating rattle chambers that dives 20 feet to reach fish holding on deep structure.
The Strike King Pro Model 8XD is a deep-diving crankbait built for bass anglers who want a big profile at depth. Free-floating rattle chambers add sound on the retrieve, and this Blue Gizzard finish gives a natural baitfish look. With a rated dive of about 20 feet, the 1.4 oz bait works fish that sit deeper than a shallow crankbait can reach.
Best for
- Deep ledges and drop-offs where bass suspend
- Cranking over submerged timber and rock piles
- Locations where fish are reluctant to chase topwater
Skip if
- You fish shallow flats; this reaches 20 feet and wastes potential
- You want a smaller profile; at 1.4 oz it is large and heavy
Strengths
- Large size and weight cast far without heavy tackle
- Free-floating rattle creates varied frequencies
- Reaches 20 feet on standard fluorocarbon
Trade-offs
- Size and weight tire arms on a long fishing day
- Dives to maximum depth only on light line or long casts
- Tree-floating rattles can loosen over time
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
When and where to fish it
Its dark pattern shows as a silhouette in muddy water and at night. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Muddy
- Light
- Low light
- Night
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How to fish it
A crankbait with a long lip needs a long cast to get down, so it is fished by deep cranking.
Deep cranking
- Make the longest cast you can; a deep diver needs distance to get down.
- Hold the rod tip low and reel steadily until you feel the bottom.
- Keep the lure grinding along the bottom and pause when it deflects off rock.
Steady cranking
- Cast past the target and point the rod tip down toward the water.
- Reel at a steady medium pace until the lure reaches its depth.
- Keep it ticking the bottom or the cover, and pause when it deflects.
How deep and around what
At 1.4 oz it runs down to 20 ft, in the deep zone, along drop-offs, rock and open water.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft) (this product)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 20 ft
- Depth zone
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Rock
- Drop-offs
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Perch, Chartreuse Sexy Shad | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Blue Gizzard Shad, Green Gizzard Shad, Natural Shad, Summer Sexy Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Blue GizzardThis 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 depth you need to reach, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King Pro Model Series 8XD Crankbait, 1.4 oz, Blue Gizzard | Lure weight:1.4 oz | Maximum diving depth:20 ft | Color:Blue Gizzard | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), muddy water, bass |
| Strike King Pro Model Series 8XD Crankbait, 1.4 oz | Lure weight:1.4 oz | Maximum diving depth:20 ft | Color:Blue Gizzard Shad | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), clear and stained water, bass |
| Strike King Pro Model Series 8XD Crankbait, 1.4 oz, Chartreuse Sexy Shad | Lure weight:1.4 oz | Maximum diving depth:20 ft | Color:Chartreuse Sexy Shad | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), stained and muddy water, bass |
| Strike King Pro Model 8XD Deep-Diving Crankbait, 1.4 oz | Lure weight:1.4 oz | Maximum diving depth:20 ft | Color:Natural Shad | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), clear and stained water, bass |
About this type
A crankbait is a hard-bodied lure that wobbles on a steady retrieve; most have a lip that sets how deep they run.
On a lipped bait, a bigger or steeper lip usually sends it deeper.
Most lipped crankbaits float at rest and dive when reeled, so a pause lets the lure back up and away from a snag.
Compared with Jerkbaits: A jerkbait is worked with twitches and pauses and often suspends or floats; a crankbait is reeled.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1.4 oz |
|---|---|
| Maximum diving depth | 20 ft |
| Lip | Long |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Blue Gizzard |
| Color family | Dark |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 20 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1.4 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Blue Gizzard.
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