Strike King · Deep Diving Crankbaits
Strike King ProModel 8XD Crankbait, 1.4 oz, Chartreuse Sexy Shad
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Options
- 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 Pro Model 8XD is a 1.4 oz deep-diving crankbait for bass anglers who want a big bait with a big sound. Free-floating rattle chambers give it noise on the retrieve, and this Chartreuse Sexy Shad finish adds a bright, high-visibility option. Rated to dive about 20 feet, it reaches fish holding below the depth a shallow crankbait can hit.
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
Facts
| Maximum diving depth | 20 ft |
|---|---|
| Lure weight | 1.4 oz |
| Lip | Long |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Chartreuse Sexy Shad |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
| Target species | Bass |
Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the depth you need to reach, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Maximum diving depth | Lure weight | Lip | Rattle | Target species | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King Pro Model Series 8XD Crankbait, 1.4 oz, Blue Gizzard | Maximum diving depth:20 ft | Lure weight:1.4 oz | Lip:Long | Rattle:Yes | Target species:Bass | Color:Blue Gizzard | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), muddy water, bass |
| Strike King Pro Model Series 8XD Crankbait, 1.4 oz | Maximum diving depth:20 ft | Lure weight:1.4 oz | Lip:Long | Rattle:Yes | Target species:Bass | Color:Blue Gizzard Shad | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), clear and stained water, bass |
| Strike King ProModel 8XD Crankbait, 1.4 oz, Chartreuse Sexy Shad | Maximum diving depth:20 ft | Lure weight:1.4 oz | Lip:Long | Rattle:Yes | Target species:Bass | 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 | Maximum diving depth:20 ft | Lure weight:1.4 oz | Lip:Long | Rattle:Yes | Target species:Bass | Color:Natural Shad | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), clear and stained water, bass |
How it compares
| Product | Maximum diving depth | Lure weight | Lip | Rattle | Color | Target species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King ProModel 8XD Crankbait, 1.4 oz, Chartreuse Sexy Shad | Maximum diving depth:20 ft | Lure weight:1.4 oz | Lip:Long | Rattle:Yes | Color:Chartreuse Sexy Shad | Target species:Bass |
| Strike King Red Eyed Shad Tungsten Crankbait, 1.4 oz, Gizzard Shad | Maximum diving depth:20 ft | Lure weight:1.4 oz | Lip:Long | Rattle:Yes | Color:Gizzard Shad | Target species:Bass |
| Norman DD22 Deep-Diving Crankbait, 3 in, 5/8 ozPick it if you want a 3 inch, 5/8 ounce crankbait in Chartreuse Blue to fish ledges and schooling bass in the 11 to 17 foot band. | Maximum diving depth:11 to 17 ft | Lure weight:0.625 oz | Lip:Long | Rattle:Built-in | Color:Chartreuse Blue | Target species:Bass |
| Bandit Lures BDT3D Series 300 Crankbait, 2 in, 1/4 ozPick it if you want a floating 2-inch Series 300 crankbait in Pearl Chartreuse Belly that runs 8 to 12 feet on 10-lb line. | Maximum diving depth:12 ft | Lure weight:0.375 oz | Lip:Long | Rattle:Internal rattle | Color:Pearl Chartreuse Belly | Target species:Bass, Walleye and Pike & musky |
| Bandit Deep Walleye Lure, 4.75 in, 5/8 ozPick it if you troll for walleye or zander down to about 27 feet and want a 5/8 oz sinking minnow with a rounded diving lip. | Maximum diving depth:27 ft | Lure weight:0.625 oz | Lip:Long rounded diving lip | Rattle:Internal rattles | Color:Viral Perch | Target species:Walleye, zander, predator fish |
| Rapala X-Wrap Magnum Deep Diver, 5.5 in, 1.6 oz, Psycho Chart | Maximum diving depth:20 ft | Lure weight:1.6 oz | Lip:Long | Rattle:— | Color:Psycho Chart PSYC | Target species:Offshore pelagics |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
When and where to fish it
Its bright, high-visibility pattern suits stained and muddy water under an overcast sky or in low light. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
- 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
What it imitates
Its bright pattern imitates shad and, in stained water, bluegill.
- Shad
- Bluegill
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Perch, Chartreuse Sexy ShadThis one | 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 Gizzard | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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.
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