Strike King · Deep Diving Crankbaits
Strike King XD Series Crankbait, 1 oz, 3 in, Natural Shad
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- Item weight
- 0.02 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 3-inch deep-diving crankbait with curved bill that reaches 19 feet or more and emits multiple sound frequencies.
The Strike King Pro Model 6XD is a 3 inch, 1 ounce crankbait in Natural Shad, built for anglers who want a hard bait that reaches deep water fast. Its curved bill gives it a steep dive angle, and its free-floating rattle chambers add a sound that carries to fish. It suits anglers working channel edges, points and deeper cover who want one deep-running lure in the box.
Best for
- Ledges, drops, and offshore deep structure
- Covering deep bass on suspended fish patterns
- Situations where aggressive sound attracts strikes
Skip if
- You fish shallow water or need slow presentation
- You prefer subtle lures over noise-based attraction
Strengths
- Curved bill design dives deeper and faster than traditional squarebills
- Free-floating rattle chambers produce varying frequencies
- 1 oz weight casts distance and maintains depth on slow retrieve
Trade-offs
- Deep-diving action requires consistent retrieve to maintain depth
- Treble hooks snag on deep structure easily
- Noise-based presentation can spook pressured fish
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
Specifications
| Type | deep-diving crankbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1 oz |
| Length | 3 in |
| Max depth | 19+ ft |
| Lip | Curved bill |
| Hooks | Treble |
What can I catch with this?
At 1 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, walleye and pike.
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
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 oz it runs down to 18 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
- 18 ft
- Depth zone
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Rock
- Drop-offs
What you need with it
A 1 oz crankbait is usually fished with a long casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 10 to 15 lb fluorocarbon line.
- Casting rodsA long medium-heavy rod with a moderate action throws a heavy lure far and absorbs its pull.
- Baitcasting reelsA slower gear ratio makes a deep-diving lure easier to reel all day.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks, so the lure reaches its depth; 10 to 15 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 1 oz lure pairs with a medium-heavy, moderate-action rod made for 1/2 to 1 oz lures and with 10 to 15 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium heavy |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/2 to 1 oz |
| Line test | 10 to 15 lb |
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
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 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 18 ft |
| Lip | Long |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Natural Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 18 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Natural Shad.
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