Strike King · Lipless Crankbaits
Strike King Red Eyed Shad Lipless Crankbait, 1/2 oz, Clear Ghost Sexy Shad
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- Item weight
- 0.5 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 3-1/4 inch lipless crankbait with red eyes and VMC treble hooks for bass in clear water.
The Red Eyed Shad in Clear Ghost Sexy Shad is a half-ounce lipless crankbait about 2.5 inches long. Its free-floating rattles make noise on the retrieve, and the natural shad finish suits clearer water. It is a straightforward pick for bass anglers.
Best for
- Casting over shallow grass beds and structure
- Situations where rapid vibration and flash attract strikes
- Year-round bass fishing in various freshwater conditions
Skip if
- You fish deep water beyond 8 feet
- You need a slow-sinking option
Strengths
- Lipless body design dives quickly and maintains tight vibration throughout retrieve
- Red eye detail adds realism and attracts closer fish
- VMC treble hooks are consistently sharp and reliable
Trade-offs
- Lipless design lacks a lip, so it dives only moderately deep
- Can snag easily in heavy vegetation or wood
- Tight vibration requires fast, steady retrieve to work properly
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
What can I catch with this?
At 1/2 oz, this lipless crankbait is sized for bass and walleye.
- Bass
- Walleye
When and where to fish it
Its rattle helps fish find it in stained or muddy water and in low light. Its see-through pattern suits clear water in bright light.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Bright
- 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 1/2 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 1/2 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 1/2 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 see-through pattern imitates minnows, and shad in clear water.
- Shad
- Minnow
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Orange Belly Craw, Chartreuse Baitfish, Chartreuse Belly Craw, Chartreuse Sexy Shad, Chartreuse Shad, Citrus Shad, Orange Craw | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Clear Ghost Sexy ShadThis one | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Bleeding Chrome Black Back, Bleeding Gizzard Shad, Chrome / Black Back, Chrome Blue, Chrome Sexy Shad, Gizzard Shad, Green Gizzard Shad, Natural Shad, Olive Shad, Sexy Blue Back Herring, Sexy Shad, Smokey Chrome / Blue and 1 more | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Pearl | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Bluegill, Brown Gourd, Green Gourd, Green Pumpkin Craw, Green Tomato, Natural Bream, Neon Bluegill, Orange Bream, Phantom Watermelon Red Craw | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Blue Craw, Bone Craw, Brown Craw, Chart Spring Craw, Chili Craw ounce, DB Craw, Delta Red, Demon Craw, Fire Craw, Rayburn Red Craw, Royal Red | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Gold / Black Back, Gold Sexy Shad | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Blue Gizzard, Pro Blue, Royal Purple | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 0.375 ounce | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 0.5 ounce, 0.5 ounce (Pack of 3)This one | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
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 | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King Red Eyed Shad Lipless Crankbait, 1/2 oz, Blue Craw | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:2.5 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Blue Craw | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft) and mid (5 to 12 ft), stained and muddy water, bass and walleye |
| Strike King Red Eyed Shad Lipless Crankbait, 1/2 oz, Clear Ghost Sexy Shad | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:2.5 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Clear Ghost Sexy Shad | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft) and mid (5 to 12 ft), clear, stained and muddy water, bass and walleye |
| Strike King Red Eyed Shad Lipless Crankbait, 1/2 oz, Delta Red | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:2.5 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Delta Red | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft) and mid (5 to 12 ft), stained and muddy water, bass and walleye |
| Strike King Red Eyed Shad Lipless Crankbait, 1/2 oz, Olive Shad | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:2.5 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Olive Shad | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft) and mid (5 to 12 ft), clear, stained and muddy water, bass and walleye |
| Strike King Red Eyed Shad Lipless Crankbait, 1/2 oz, Orange Craw | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:2.5 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Orange Craw | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft) and mid (5 to 12 ft), stained and muddy water, bass and walleye |
| Strike King Red Eyed Shad, 3-1/4 in, 1/2 oz | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3.25 in | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:Sexy Shad | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft) and mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
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 | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.5 in |
| Lip | None |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Clear Ghost Sexy Shad |
| Color family | Translucent |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Clear Ghost Sexy Shad.
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