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Strike King · Lipless Crankbaits
Strike King Red Eyed Shad Tungsten 2 Tap Lipless, 1/2 oz, Sexy Shad
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.5 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 1/2 oz lipless crankbait with unique tungsten 2-tap chamber for double-tapping action on the pro tour.
Best for
- Vertical jigging and casting
- Finding active fish quickly
- Free falling presentations where sound matters
Skip if
- You prefer silent lures
- You fish tight cover
Strengths
- Unique tungsten 2-tap chamber produces distinctive double sound
- Pro-designed paint jobs attract even finicky bass
- Free-fall action is deadly in many situations
Trade-offs
- Tungsten rattle can spook fish in very clear water
- Lipless design snags easily in weeds
- Requires aggressive jigging technique
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Facts
| Lure weight | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.5 in |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Lip | None |
| Color | Sexy Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
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 Tungsten 2-Tap, 1/2 oz | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:2.5 in | Color:421 - 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 Tungsten 2 Tap Lipless, 1/2 oz, Chrome/Black Back | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:2.5 in | Color:Chrome/Black Back | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft) and mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
| Strike King Red Eyed Shad Tungsten 2 Tap Lipless, 1/2 oz, Sexy Shad | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:2.5 in | Color:Sexy Shad | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft) and mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
Common questions
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
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 Sexy Shad.
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 silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water. 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
- Stained
- 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 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 silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 421 - Orange Craw | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Chrome/Black Back, Sexy Shad, Smokey Chrome/BlueThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Natural Bream | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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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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