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Strike King · Bladed Jigs (Chatterbait-style)
Strike King Thunder Cricket, 3/8 oz, Bluegill, Vibrating Jig
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- Item weight
- 0.38 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 3/8 oz vibrating swim jig with silver blade and powerful pulsation for year-round bass fishing.
This 3/8 oz bladed swim jig comes in a bluegill pattern and carries a jungle hook with a spear point. The vibrating blade gives it a steady pulse on the retrieve, and the indented head is shaped to work through cover. It suits anglers fishing for largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass.
Best for
- Swimming around grass lines for aggressive bass
- Matching small baitfish patterns in clear to stained water
- Year-round fishing from spring through fall
Skip if
- You fish heavy matted vegetation
- You target panfish or small species
Strengths
- Powerful vibrating blade creates distinctive pulsation without tangling
- Indented head design stabilizes the jig and improves tracking
- Wire bait keeper securely holds soft plastic trailers
Trade-offs
- Vibrating blade creates more resistance than standard swim jigs
- At 3/8 oz heavier than finesse jigs
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | vibrating swim jig |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3/8 oz |
| Hook | 4/0 jungle-style flipping hook |
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Blue Glimmer, Chartreuse White | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| 453 - Olive Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| White | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Bluegill, Green PumpkinThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Blue Craw, Falcon Lake Craw, Fire Craw | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| 45 - Blue Glimmer with Black Flake, Black / Blue, Black Widow | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8 ozThis one | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 1/2 oz, 5/8 oz, 3/4 oz | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
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 | Lure weight | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strike King Thunder Cricket, 3/8 oz, Bluegill, Vibrating Jig | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Color:Bluegill | Suits:Clear water |
| Strike King Thunder Cricket Vibrating Swim Jig, 3/8 oz, Fire Craw | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Color:Fire Craw | Suits:Stained water |
| Strike King Thunder Cricket Vibrating Swim Jig, 3/8 oz, White | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Color:White | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass |
| Strike King Thunder Cricket Vibrating Swim Jig, 1/2 oz, Bluegill | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Color:Bluegill | 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.
Facts
| Lure weight | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Color | Bluegill |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Bluegill.
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