Strike King · Deep Diving Crankbaits
Strike King Promodel S5XD Crankbait, 5/8 oz, Neon Bluegill
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- Item weight
- 22.68 g
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
Deep-diving crankbait with unique curved bill that dives faster and deeper than standard designs.
This Strike King Pro-Model 5XD is a deep-diving crankbait built around a curved bill that sends it down quickly. It floats, runs to roughly 15 feet, and has free-floating rattles. The 5/8 oz Neon Bluegill finish gives anglers a bright pattern for deeper water.
Best for
- Deep structure like drop-offs and channel ledges
- Bass fishing with a steady retrieve
- Finding and covering water quickly
Skip if
- You fish shallow water and need a slow-sinking presentation
- You fish very dense cover
Strengths
- Unique curved bill dives deeper and faster than round-bill crankbaits
- Free-floating rattles emit varying sound frequencies to trigger strikes
- Strike King finish quality holds up through repeated casting
Trade-offs
- Deep-diving design requires steady retrieve to maximize depth
- Curved bill design can hang on rocks or cover more easily
- 5/8 oz weight requires a medium power rod for proper casting
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
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 natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
- 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. This floating crankbait rises when you stop reeling, which makes a stop-and-go retrieve work.
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.
Stop and go
- Crank the lure down with several fast turns.
- Stop for a second and let the lure rise slowly.
- Repeat all the way back to the bank or boat.
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 natural pattern imitates bluegill and perch.
- Bluegill
- Perch
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Sexy Shad, Chartreuse with Blue / Black Splatterback | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Crystal Shad, Gizzard Shad, Olive Shad, Sexy Blue Back Herring, TN Shad 2.0 | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Natural Bream, Neon BluegillThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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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 ProModel Crankbait S5XD, 5/8 oz | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Maximum diving depth:15 ft | Color:Gizzard Shad | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), clear and stained water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Strike King Promodel S5XD Crankbait, 5/8 oz, Neon Bluegill | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Maximum diving depth:15 ft | Color:Neon Bluegill | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), clear water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
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 |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Lip | Long |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Neon Bluegill |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 15 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 5/8 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Neon Bluegill.
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