Strike King · Deep Diving Crankbaits
Strike King ProModel S5 Deep-Diving Crankbait, 5/8 oz, XD Series
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Quick take
XD series deep-diving crankbait with curved bill and sound-emitting rattle for bass in deep structure.
The 5/8 oz Pro Model 5XD in Citrus Shad pairs a long, curved bill with free-floating rattles that give off varying sound frequencies as it moves. Its diving depth reaches about 15 feet, which puts it in front of bass holding in mid-depth water. A deep diver like this one suits anglers who want to cover water quickly at that depth.
Best for
- Deep points and channel ledges
- Bass that hold in cooler water away from shore
- Trolling over deep flats and sunken islands
Skip if
- You fish shallow water; this dives deep
- You need a shad-finish lure; color is locked
Strengths
- Unique curved bill dives deeper and faster than standard bills
- Free-floating rattle emits variable frequencies on different retrieves
- Proven XD series design from Strike King pro series
Trade-offs
- Curved bill snags easily on cover and structure
- Deep-diving action requires heavy rod and line for control
- Fixed citrus shad finish limits color versatility
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
Specifications
| Type | deep-diving crankbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5/8 oz |
What can I catch with this?
At 5/8 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, walleye and pike.
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
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 5/8 oz it runs down to 15 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
- 15 ft
- Depth zone
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Rock
- Drop-offs
What you need with it
A 5/8 oz crankbait is usually fished with a long casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 10 to 15 lb fluorocarbon line.
- Casting rodsA long medium-heavy rod with a moderate action throws a heavy lure far and absorbs its pull.
- Baitcasting reelsA slower gear ratio makes a deep-diving lure easier to reel all day.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks, so the lure reaches its depth; 10 to 15 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 5/8 oz lure pairs with a medium-heavy, moderate-action rod made for 1/2 to 1 oz lures and with 10 to 15 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium heavy |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/2 to 1 oz |
| Line test | 10 to 15 lb |
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 Sexy Shad, Chartreuse Shad, Chartreuse with Black Back, Chartreuse with Blue / Black Splatterback, Citrus ShadThis one | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Green Gizzard Shad, Sexy Shad, Tennessee Shad, TN Shad 2.0 | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8 oz, 5/8ozThis one | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 2 oz | A big profile for pike, musky and striped bass in big water. |
|
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 S5 Deep-Diving Crankbait, 5/8 oz, XD Series | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Maximum diving depth:15 ft | Color:Citrus Shad | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), stained and muddy water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Strike King Pro Model XD Crankbait, Chartreuse with Blue / Black Splatterback | Lure weight:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Chartreuse with Blue / Black Splatterback | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
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 | 5/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Maximum diving depth | 15 ft |
| Lip | Long |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Citrus Shad |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 15 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 5/8 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Citrus Shad.
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