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Strike King · Umbrella & Alabama Rigs
Strike King Squadron Rig Kit, Umbrella
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Options
Color: Ghost Shad
- Ghost Shad
- Blue Gizzard not in 0.1705
- Green Gizzard
Size: 0.1705
- Item weight
- 0.13 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
Pre-rigged umbrella rig with five color-coordinated coffee-scented swimbaits for group-feeding bass presentations.
This Ghost Shad version carries the lighter 1/8 oz Squadron jighead, paired with five KVD Swim-N-Shiner coffee-scent swimbaits for a five-arm umbrella rig. The wide-gap, chemically sharpened hooks serve umbrella rigs as well as single-swimbait fishing from shallow cover to deep structure. Anglers who want a lighter presentation for bass will find the smaller head a good match.
Best for
- Fall and spring when bass school and feed aggressively
- Power fishing shallow to mid-depth structure
- Anglers who want multiple lure action without tying five lines
Skip if
- Local regulations limit multi-hook rigs or three-lure maximums
- You fish finesse situations where smaller profiles are effective
Strengths
- Five-lure configuration creates commotion and attracts aggressive strikes
- Pre-rigged design saves rigging time on the water
- Wide-gap black nickel hooks resist corrosion and penetrate reliably
Trade-offs
- Umbrella rig laws and restrictions vary by state and fishery
- Heavy rig configuration is wind-sensitive and difficult to cast accurately
- Snagging risk increases dramatically with five hooks in motion
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its see-through pattern suits clear water in bright light.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
What it imitates
Its see-through pattern imitates minnows.
- Minnow
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost ShadThis one | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Green Gizzard | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Blue Gizzard | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8oz | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 1/4oz | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Strike King Squadron Rig Kit, Umbrella | Color:Blue Gizzard | Suits:Muddy water, bass |
| Strike King Squadron Rig Kit, Umbrella | Color:Ghost Shad | Suits:Clear water |
| Strike King Squadron Umbrella Rig Kit, 5 Swimbaits, 1/4 oz | Color:Green Gizzard | Suits:Clear water |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
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