Strike King · Lipless Crankbaits
Strike King Red Eyed Shad 1.5D 7/16 oz Lipless Crankbait
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.04 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
This Neon Blue Gill squarebill crankbait weighs 7/16 oz and carries an upsized bill. It is made for bass anglers who want a squarebill to work the edges of cover, docks and grass in shallow water. Anglers who already fish squarebills will find it a familiar pick for that job.
Best for
- Deep structure bass fishing
- Fall and spring transitions
- Active retrieve presentations
Skip if
- You want a shallow diving lure
- You fish clear water with finesse
Strengths
- Free falling rattle action triggers strikes
- Deep diving capability reaches 9 ft
Trade-offs
- 7/16 oz requires medium tackle
- Fast-falling design needs adequate water depth
- Rattles may spook fish in clear water
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | lipless crankbait |
|---|---|
| Depth | 1.5 depth |
| Dives to | 9 ft |
| Weight | 7/16 oz |
| Design | 3D eyes and free floating rattles |
Facts
| Lure weight | 7/16 oz |
|---|---|
| Color | Neon Blue Gill |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 7/16 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Neon Blue Gill.
What can I catch with this?
At 7/16 oz, this lipless crankbait is sized for bass and walleye.
- Bass
- Walleye
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure. Lipless crankbaits are often fished in early spring and in fall, over grass flats and shallow points.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
- Water temperature
- Cold (under 50°F)
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How to fish it
A lipless crankbait sinks, so you choose its depth by counting it down, then reel it, rip it or lift and drop it.
Count down and reel
- Cast and count as the lure sinks, about a foot a second, until it reaches the depth you want.
- Reel at a steady pace, fast enough to feel the lure vibrate.
- Speed up or slow down to hold it just above the grass or the bottom.
Ripping it out of grass
- Reel the lure so it ticks the tops of submerged grass.
- When it bogs down in the grass, snap the rod to rip it free.
- Be ready as it breaks loose; strikes often come right then.
Yo-yo
- Let the lure sink to the bottom on a tight line.
- Lift the rod to pull the lure up a few feet, then lower it and let the lure flutter back down.
- Watch the line on the fall; most strikes come as it drops.
How deep and around what
At 7/16 oz it covers water from just under the surface down to about 10 ft, depending on how long it falls.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft) (this product)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Grass
What you need with it
A 7/16 oz lipless crankbait is usually fished with a casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 12 to 17 lb line.
- Casting rodsA medium or medium-heavy rod with a moderate-fast action has the tip to rip the lure free of grass.
- Baitcasting reelsA faster gear ratio picks up slack quickly on a lift-and-fall retrieve.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks and has little stretch, so you feel the lure vibrate; 12 to 17 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 7/16 oz lure pairs with a medium or medium-heavy rod with a moderate-fast action and with 12 to 17 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium or medium heavy |
| Rod action | Moderate fast |
| Rod lure weight | 1/4 to 3/4 oz |
| Line test | 12 to 17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Black Back Chartreuse | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Neon Blue GillThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
|
| Brown Craw, Delta red | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
|
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8 oz | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 5/8oz | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
About this type
A lipless crankbait is a flat-sided, sinking hard bait that vibrates tightly when it is reeled.
It has no diving lip, so it runs as deep as you let it fall and casts a long way for its size.
Most hold rattles, and the line ties on the back, which keeps the nose down and the body shaking on the retrieve.
Compared with Crankbaits: A lipped crankbait floats at rest and dives to a set depth; a lipless one sinks and is fished at whatever depth you count it down to.
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