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Strike King · Lipless Crankbaits
Strike King Red Eyed Shad Tungsten Lipless Crankbait, 1/2 oz
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- Item weight
- 0.72 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 1/2 oz red eyed shad lipless crankbait with tungsten sound chamber for bass in freshwater.
This 1/2 oz Strike King lipless crankbait sinks and comes in a Natural Shad finish. Its tungsten sound chamber gives a double-tap cadence instead of the free-floating rattles of a standard lure, which suits anglers who want a different sound from a BB-rattle bait. The shad-imitating body and lipless profile make it a straightforward pick for bass anglers choosing a lure.
Best for
- Fishing weeds and shallow cover in lakes
- Fast-paced reaction strikes
- Working flats with erratic retrieves
Skip if
- You need to fish deeper than 8 feet consistently
- You prefer finesse presentations
Strengths
- Tungsten sound chamber produces distinct low-frequency thumping
- Shad profile mimics natural baitfish
- Red eye markings add attraction in turbid water
Trade-offs
- Lipless crankbaits snag easily in dense vegetation
- Requires aggressive retrieve to trigger strikes
- Sound chamber adds weight making it less suitable for ultralight presentations
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | lipless crankbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/2 oz |
| Sound chamber | Tungsten |
| Hook | J-style |
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 silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- 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 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
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 |
|---|---|
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Lip | None |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | 699 - Natural Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is 699 - Natural Shad.
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