Strike King · Deep Diving Crankbaits
Strike King Red Eyed Shad Tungsten Crankbait, 1.4 oz, Gizzard Shad
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- Item weight
- 1.4 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
Large 2 oz deep-diving crankbaits that reach 20-25 feet for targeting offshore bass structure.
The 8XD in Gizzard Shad is a deep diving crankbait from Strike King for bass anglers who fish moderately deep water. Its free-floating rattle chambers add sound to the retrieve, and it dives to about 20 feet. The curved bill gives it a quick, steep dive, so it suits anglers who want to cover mid-depth structure.
Best for
- Casting to deep ledges and drop-offs
- Targeting bass holding in 20+ ft water
- Trolling along deep structure
Skip if
- You fish shallow water or weed cover
- You need a light-casting lure
Strengths
- Quick-diving design reaches deep water efficiently
- Large size appeals to bigger bass
- Free-floating rattle chamber produces varying sound frequencies
Trade-offs
- 2 oz weight requires substantial casting rod and effort
- Deeper dives require longer casting distance
- Large profile restricts use in clear shallow water
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How to fish it
A crankbait with a long lip needs a long cast to get down, so it is fished by deep cranking.
Deep cranking
- Make the longest cast you can; a deep diver needs distance to get down.
- Hold the rod tip low and reel steadily until you feel the bottom.
- Keep the lure grinding along the bottom and pause when it deflects off rock.
Steady cranking
- Cast past the target and point the rod tip down toward the water.
- Reel at a steady medium pace until the lure reaches its depth.
- Keep it ticking the bottom or the cover, and pause when it deflects.
How deep and around what
At 1.4 oz it runs down to 20 ft, in the deep zone, along drop-offs, rock and open water.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft) (this product)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 20 ft
- Depth zone
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Rock
- Drop-offs
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Gizzard Shad, Sexy ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Gold Black Back, Gold Sexy Shad | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the depth you need to reach, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King Red Eyed Shad Tungsten Crankbait, 1.4 oz, Gizzard Shad | Lure weight:1.4 oz | Length:— | Maximum diving depth:20 ft | Color:Gizzard Shad | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), clear and stained water, bass |
| Strike King Red Eyed Shad Deep Diving Crankbait, 2 oz | Lure weight:2 oz | Length:6 in | Maximum diving depth:25 ft | Color:Sexy Shad | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), clear and stained water, bass |
About this type
A crankbait is a hard-bodied lure that wobbles on a steady retrieve; most have a lip that sets how deep they run.
On a lipped bait, a bigger or steeper lip usually sends it deeper.
Most lipped crankbaits float at rest and dive when reeled, so a pause lets the lure back up and away from a snag.
Compared with Jerkbaits: A jerkbait is worked with twitches and pauses and often suspends or floats; a crankbait is reeled.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1.4 oz |
|---|---|
| Maximum diving depth | 20 ft |
| Lip | Long |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Gizzard Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 20 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1.4 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Gizzard Shad.
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