Strike King · Deep Diving Crankbaits
Strike King ProModel Crankbait, 0.375 oz, Sexy Shad
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- 0.01 kg
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- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 7/16 oz crankbait with a steep dive angle that reaches 10+ feet and runs straight along the bottom.
The Sexy Shad finish on this 3/8 ounce crankbait suits anglers who want a small-bodied deep diver for bass. Its curved bill is built to dive steeply, which helps it reach depth quickly on the cast and the retrieve. It works as a shad profile from the first casts through a steady retrieve.
Best for
- Deep-water structures and drop-offs
- Fast-moving water presentations
- Fishing fast because the steep angle aids diving
Skip if
- You fish shallow water only
- You need a lure for slow-motion presentations
Strengths
- Curved bill design creates steep dive angle for fast depth gain
- Smallest body at this weight balances faster sinking with good casting
- Bottom contact tracking keeps it in the strike zone
Trade-offs
- 7/16 oz can be hard to cast on light line
- Reaching 10+ ft means longer, deeper retrieve to work the lure
- Small body means smaller fish are attracted; trophy fish may ignore it
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Facts
| Lure weight | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Color | Sexy Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
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 ProModel Crankbait, 0.375 oz, Sexy Shad | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Sexy Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
| Strike King Crankbait, 7/16 oz, Baby Carp | Lure weight:7/16 oz | Maximum diving depth:10 ft | Color:Baby Carp | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear water, bass and walleye |
| Strike King ProModel S3XD Crankbait, 7/16 oz, Chartreuse Sexy Shad | Lure weight:— | Maximum diving depth:10 ft | Color:Chartreuse Sexy Shad | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Strike King ProModel Crankbait, 7/16 oz, Chartreuse Blue / Black Splatterback | Lure weight:— | Maximum diving depth:10 ft | Color:Chartreuse with Blue / Black Splatterback | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Strike King Pro Model Series 3XD Crankbait, Chartreuse Sexy Shad | Lure weight:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Chartreuse Sexy Shad | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Sexy Shad.
What can I catch with this?
At 3/8 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass and walleye.
- Bass
- Walleye
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
What you need with it
A 3/8 oz crankbait is usually fished with a casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 10 to 14 lb fluorocarbon line.
- Casting rodsA medium-power rod with a moderate action keeps the hooks pinned on a steady retrieve.
- Baitcasting reelsA slower gear ratio makes a steady cranking pace easier to hold.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks, so the lure reaches its depth; 10 to 14 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 3/8 oz lure pairs with a medium-power, moderate-action rod made for 1/4 to 5/8 oz lures and with 10 to 14 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/4 to 5/8 oz |
| Line test | 10 to 14 lb |
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse / Powder with Blue Back, Chartreuse Perch, Chartreuse Sexy Shad, Chartreuse Shad, Chartreuse with Black Back, Chartreuse with Blue / Black Splatterback, Chartreuse with Blue Back, Citrus Shad, Orange Belly Craw | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Wicked Fire Tiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Blue Gizzard Shad, Green Gizzard Shad, Sexy Shad, Summer Sexy Shad, Tennessee Shad, TN ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Green Tomato, Phantom Watermelon Red Craw, Phantom Watermelon Seed Red Craw, Yellow Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Chili Craw, DB Craw, Delta red | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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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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