Strike King · Lipless Crankbaits
Strike King Red Eyed Shad, 3/4 oz
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- Item weight
- 21.27 g
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
The Green Tomato color comes in the 3-inch, three-quarter-ounce size of the Red Eyed Shad, a lipless crankbait with free-floating internal rattles and 3D eyes. Without a lip, it suits a steady retrieve or a lift-and-drop. Bass anglers who want a larger lipless bait may find this size fits their tackle box.
Best for
- Bass fishing year-round
- Vertical jigging on free fall
- All retrieve speeds and situations
Skip if
- You need a floating lure
- You fish only shallow water
Strengths
- 3D eyes and free-floating rattles add realism
- Free fall action on pause is outstanding
Trade-offs
- Lipless crankbaits snag vegetation more easily than other styles
- Paint jobs may chip or fade with heavy use
- Not ideal for dense weed fishing
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | lipless crankbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3/4 oz |
| Eyes | 3D red |
| Rattles | Free floating |
| Hooks | J-style |
What can I catch with this?
At 3/4 oz, this lipless crankbait is sized for bass, striped bass and pike.
- Bass
- Pike & musky
- Striped bass
When and where to fish it
Its rattle helps fish find it in stained or muddy water and in low light. Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
- Low light
- 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 3/4 oz it sinks fast, so it reaches deeper grass edges, points and open water.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft) (this product)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Grass
What you need with it
A 3/4 oz lipless crankbait is usually fished with a casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 15 to 20 lb line.
- Casting rodsA long medium-heavy rod with a moderate-fast action throws a heavy lure far and absorbs a hard strike.
- Baitcasting reelsA faster gear ratio keeps up with a lure that is burned or ripped.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks and has little stretch; 15 to 20 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 3/4 oz lure pairs with a medium-heavy rod with a moderate-fast action and with 15 to 20 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium heavy |
| Rod action | Moderate fast |
| Rod lure weight | 1/2 to 1 oz |
| Line test | 15 to 20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 432 - Chartreuse Baitfish | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| 568 - Green Gizzard Shad, 590 - Sexy Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
|
| 569 - Green TomatoThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
|
Which one should I pick?
Choose the weight by how deep and how fast you want to fish, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King Red Eyed Shad, 3/4 oz | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:3 in | Color:569 - Green Tomato | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft) and deep (12 to 25 ft), clear, stained and muddy water, bass, pike & musky and striped bass |
| Strike King Red Eyed Shad Lipless Crankbait, 590 - Sexy Shad | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Color:590 - Sexy Shad | Suits:Clear, stained and muddy water |
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.
Facts
| Lure weight | 3/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 in |
| Lip | None |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | 569 - Green Tomato |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is 569 - Green Tomato.
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