Strike King · Creature Baits & Craws
Strike King Rage Bug, 4.5 in, 6-Pack
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- Item weight
- 3.68 ounces
Quick take
Soft plastic grub with subtle ribbed action, designed for flipping and pitching around cover.
A 4.5-inch soft plastic creature bait in Black Blue Flake, sold as a pack of 6. Flanges give it a subtle, steady action, and it is made to ride behind a DB Structure Head or to be flipped into cover as a craw-style bait.
Best for
- Flipping near wood and grass
- Drop-shot finesse presentations
- Creature-style rigs
Skip if
- You prefer faster-moving baits
- You fish open water with little structure
Strengths
- Flanges create consistent subtle vibration on the fall
- Compact profile fits tight cover well
- Durable plastic holds up through multiple casts
Trade-offs
- Subtle action requires patience and feel
- Works best around visible structure
- Requires specific presentation techniques
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Flipping & pitching
- Finesse
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | creature bait |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.5 in |
| Count | 6 |
When and where to fish it
Its dark pattern shows as a silhouette in muddy water and at night.
- Clarity
- Muddy
- Light
- Low light
- Night
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Black Neon | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Purple Swirl, Watermelon Seed with Red Flake | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Bama Craw, Blue Craw with Red Flake, California Craw, Falcon Lake Craw, Okeechobee Craw, Summer Craw | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black Blue Flake, JunebugThis 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 size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King Rage Bug, 4.5 in, 6-Pack | Length:4.5 in | Color:Black Blue Flake | Suits:Muddy water |
| Strike King Rage Bug, 4.5 in, Summer Craw | Length:4.5 in | Color:Summer Craw | Suits:Stained water |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Length | 4.5 in |
|---|---|
| Pack count | 6 |
| Color | Black Blue Flake |
| Color family | Dark |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 4.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Black Blue Flake.
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