You cannot feel the imprints and they will not fade, peel, or crack. Tackletour autopsy, a look inside strike king 6xd crankbaits, fishing. In vandams words from 2009, we strike king had been working on that lure for a long time. Strike king pro model 6xd crankbaits were specifically desgined by bassmaster elite series pro kevin vandam. Justin morton cranked deep ledges with strike king 5xd, 6xd and. Diving into kvds strike king 6xd crankbait continued. Despite the large size, big lip and extreme depth potential, this bait will not wear you down when paired with the proper rod and reel. We analyzed three tournamentworthy rods built for launching crankbaits ranging from standard deepdivers such as the strike king 6xd up to todays true jumbo plugs like the strike king 10xd. The series 4 is great for medium depth, heavy cover applications and dirty water. Strike king s xd family of crankbaits dives to hardtoreach levels when big bass are feeding in the abyss. You need to be sure and have a stick that can handle this bait and the latest in a series of eight foot cranking sticks seem to be custom tailored with this specific bait in mind.
But most of the crankbaits that are reaching 20 feet are pricing at or above that price so its acceptable for the niche in the market. It gets you in front of fish that you previously couldnt reach with a crankbait, and also casts and pulls surprisingly easy for its size. Its easy to see why strike king pro model xd series crankbaits are so popular with. How humminbird pro kevin vandam cracked toledo bends big bass code. The strike king series 5 crankbait is a medium sized body with a medium wobble and medium buoyancy the series 5 has a 2 degree diving plane to allow for lengthened casts and deeper depths. Buy the strike king promodel 5xd or 6xd series crankbaits and more quality fishing, hunting and outdoor gear at bass pro shops. The 5xd crankbait has become a must have lure for deep cranking bass. Kevin designed these baits to reach deep depths quickly, and thanks to the extra wide lip and custom weight transfer system, the 6xd does exactlty what it was designed for, it gets deep. The strike king promodel 3xd series crankbait attracts bass with a realistic small body and 3d eye design, while a curved bill allows the bait to dive. The strike king series 6 is a large deep diver with a zero degree diving plane. Strike king promodel 6xd deep diving freshwater crankbait, black back chartreuse. Strike king lures bring movement and attraction that other lures just cant match, giving you a royal edge over your catch. The strike king freshwater crankbait has a medium sized 3 in.
I have heard great things about the strike king 6xd. These medium 5xd andarge bodied 6xd, extra deep diving crankbaits. Kevin vandam of kalamazoo, michigan, one of americas top bass fishermen, has solved a major hotweather bassfishing problem for all of us. Strike king promodel kvd square bill crankbaits tackledirect sells strike king promodel kvd square bill crankbaits. The bait runs great, gets to depth very quickly and has great action. Strike king took their incredibly popular bodies in the series 3, 5, and 6, and made them to dive deeper, cast farther, wiggle tighter, and flat out catch fish better than. Offered in a number of proven colors, the strike king 8xd crankbait provides all of the tournamentwining characteristics that have made strike king e es xd series a household name e e now in a new. Strike king promodel kvd square bill crankbaits tackledirect. A great deep crankbait for ledges, humps and shoals. The strike king 8xd crankbait is great, but not the monster, like the strike king 10xd crankbait. Which is fine because me and my boat partner usually dont go into deep water to often. If im in 15 to 20, im going to throw a strike king 6xd. Contact rick wallace at anglers pro tackle for info on p. These medium 5xd andarge bodied 6xd, extra deep diving crankbaits feature.
This year im going to start to throw more deep diving crank baits. It combines a weight transfer system for increased castability, 3d eyes and premium black nickle hooks for that action that only a kvd jerkbait can give. A behemoth of a deep diving crank designed for targeting the biggest bass, the strike king 10xd crankbait measures in at 6inches in length and easily hits the 25foot mark on 14lb fluorocarbon. Rated at just under two ounces, the strike king 10xd is quite hefty for a crankbait. Get the best deals on strike king striper fishing crankbaits when you shop the largest online selection at. The champ prefers an extra strong owner stinger round bend treble on the. The series 6 is designed to cast extreme distances. The 5xd crankbait from strike king was designed and tested by kvd. Strike king took their incredibly popular bodies in the series 3, 5, and 6, and made them to dive deeper, cast farther, wiggle tighter, and flat out catch fish better than any other deep diving crankbait on the market. It catches the grade of fish that win tournaments and stories are told about, said phil marks.
Well balanced, it casts like a bullet and has a supersteep dive angle to reach the strike zone quickly. It has accounted for more wins than any other deep crankbait, zaldain claims. Catch deep summer bass with kevin vandams new strike king series 6 xd crankbait. Oct 14, 20 the strike king series 6xd is the best deep diving crankbait on the market today. Yes, the strike king 10xd is a crankbait unlike any other, however, the bags you will weigh in after using this bait will be unlike any other that you have weighed in. Yes, the strike king 10xd is a crankbait unlike any other, however, the bags you will weigh in after using this bait will. From shallow to deep, with tight, medium, or wide wobbles, these prodesigned baits will outcast, outperform, and simply out fish any other crankbait in most every situation. Strike king 8xd crankbait is a deep diving crankbait engineered to dive to 20ft and mimic large baitfish bass feed upon. The kvd jerkbait j300 is the perfect combination of roll, wiggle and flash to attach fish. Strike king hc5xd692 promodel series 5xd, barfish, 0. Strike king promodel kvd square bill crankbaits are designed to the specifications of bassmasters classic champ kevin vandam. The strike king series 6 xd crankbait was designed and tested for over a year with 5time bass angleroftheyear, kevin vandam before he unveiled a prototype and used it to produce some substantial weights in route to his 2nd place finish in the 2009 bass elite series event at kentucky lake. Systematic flat areas are incorporated to send out larger shockwaves, important at the depths to which this bait dives.
In the morning, he threw a spro bronzeye popping frog to try to get a. If i m in 15 to 20, im going to throw a strike king 6xd. Perfect for targeting freshwater bass in deep water, the strike king pro model 10xd crankbait features a curved bill that allows it to dive fast and up to 25 to grab the attention of big fish. Tested and designed by kevin van dam, the strike king 6xd is one of the most successful deep diving crankbaits ever built. My opinion on strike king overall is theyve hit some homeruns with the design of some of their recent offerings such as the red eye shad, 6xd etc but their quality control could be better. Founded in 1964, strike king is an iconic fishing brand, offering wire baits, hard and soft plastic lures, terminal tackle, sunglasses, and related fishing accessories. Like all strike king baits, this bait is equipped with premium hardware and available in countless tournament winning colors. Oct 23, 2015 strike king xtra deep divers, 3xd, 5xd, 6xd, 8xd and 10xd. It has been a winning bait in the bassmaster elite series time and time again due to its action, ability to hold.
Comes in fish catching colors and cast like a bullet. Strike king pro model 5xd series green backchartreuse 2 34. The strike king promodel 3xd series crankbait attracts bass with a realistic small body and 3d eye design, while a curved bill allows the bait to dive deep and track well. Nov 25, 2014 with the magnum crankbait craze spreading in 2014, it makes sense that rod companies would start building rods specifically for fishing jumbo plugs. Strike king 3xd the new strike king 3xd is a recent reinvention of the strike king series 3 which allows it to go to greater depths than many comparable crankbaits. This deep diving crankbait by strike king has become the standard of all deep diving crankbaits. Great for covering the 1720 foot depth range, this bait is a proven fish catcher at a great price. Kevin designed these baits to reach deep depths quickly, and thanks to the extra wide lip and custom weight transfer system, the 6xd does exactlty what it. Since they are relatively inexpensive im willing to overlook the occasional dud. Strike king series 5xd crankbait is a deep diving crankbait that quickly reaches 15ft of depth. Strike king pro model 6xd crankbaits tackle warehouse.
I think strike king has another winner on their hands with the new 8xd. Strike king kvd j300 deep jerkbait lure the kvd j300 jerkbait lure is the perfect combination of roll, wiggle and flash to attract fish. Wide wooble, sharp hooks, durable and dives to depth its rated for, everything i expect from a strike king crankbaits. Zaldain dotes on strike king s deep diving 6xd in the citrus shad color. I have a cranking rod but i was thinking of getting a bigger one and setting my self up a little better for the 6xd and the new 10xd when it comes out. The 6xd quickly proved to be a tournament winner on the elite series in 2009 when it won in the hands of kevin van dam on kentucky lake during prototype phase. Strike king pro model 6xd crankbaits fishing tackle bass. Strike kings xd family of crankbaits dives to hardtoreach levels when big bass are feeding in the abyss. Yeah ive got a little money back just wondering what i should do wit it lol. Tackletour autopsy, a look inside strike king 6xd crankbaits. Strike king pro model 6xd crankbaits fishing tackle. Great for mid depth, heavy cover applications and dirty water. From shallow to deep, with tight, medium, or wide wobbles, these prodesigned baits will outcast, outperform, and.
The strike king series 6xd is the best deep diving crankbait on the market today. Offered in a number of proven colors, the strike king 8xd crankbait provides all of the tournamentwining characteristics that have made strike king e es xd series a household name e e now in a new size that will round out. Its easy to see why strike king promodel xd series crankbaits are. Strike king pro model 6xd series pearlblack splatterchartreuse belly 3. I lost a largemouth that was an easy 7 12 plus right as i started to pull her close to the boat and get a net under her. Its easy to see why strike king promodel xd series crankbaits are so popular with the pros. Strike king series 6xd 1oz tennessee shad each bait in the promodel line of crank baits is designed to perform a specific task. Just as its larger brother this squarebill deflections with skill and reaches its max running depth quickly. Strike king pro model series 6xd crankbait dicks sporting. Systematic flat areas are incorporated to send out larger shock waves important at the depths to which this bait dives. Available in a range of colors, the strike king 10xd is what you need when money is on the line and you need that kicker fish.
May 16, 2012 in vandams words from 2009, we strike king had been working on that lure for a long time. Actual colors may vary slightly from images shown the strike king series 6 xd crankbait was designed and tested for over a year with 5time bass angleroftheyear, kevin vandam before he unveiled a prototype and used it to produce some substantial weights in route to his 2nd place finish in the 2009 bass elite series event at kentucky lake. I lose a lot of deep diving cranks on sunken timber and rock cracks so for the price i couldnt not try the. Shop save on strike king lures at dicks sporting goods. With an action more similar to the 6xd, strike kings newest deep diving crankbait proves to be a real hunter when retrieved over deep offshore structure such as. The lure that kvd helped design, the strike king 6xd crankbait.
Bass pro shops crack craws the general offshore angler octopus hooks 50 25. He fishes it on 12pound seaguar invizx fluorocarbon. It has a searching, wandering and hunting action to it. In doing so, he has also defined the characteristics that a great jerkbait must possess. Its a deepdiver, but the thing that really makes it different is what it does when it gets down to its running depth. Zip baits rigge crankbait i combine shipping lucky craft moonsault crank cb200 imakatsu ik250 imakatsu ik180 yo zuri crank minnow crankbait jerkbait 4 lewis rat l trap srx griffon ratltrap lipless imakatsu crank hyper crank thunderstick crankbait walleye pike crankbait tsunekichi hama crank 62mr duo slaver crank jerkbait glider berkley frenzy crankbait. For a real advantage in the water, forge an alliance with the strike king. May 31, 2012 since they are relatively inexpensive im willing to overlook the occasional dud. Jan 12, 20 available in a range of colors, the strike king 10xd is what you need when money is on the line and you need that kicker fish. With several sizes to choose from, no fish is safe when holding to deep structure. If you find a lower price on save on strike king lures somewhere else, well match it with our best price guarantee. Not surprisingly, this has led it to become quite popular with anglers who want the ability target deeper dwelling fish but want a smaller, tighter wobble that causes less disturbance.
The only other aspect that kvd wanted to address in a jerkbait, which was depth, has now been addressed. Catch deep summer bass with kevin vandams new strike king. These medium 5xd and largebodied 6xd, extradeep diving crankbaits feature a unique curved bill and balance that creates a steep dive angle, allowing them to dive deeper and faster than most other deep diving hardbaits. With the magnum crankbait craze spreading in 2014, it makes sense that rod companies would start building rods specifically for fishing jumbo plugs. Dives deeper and faster than most other crank baits. Strike king pro model series 6xd crankbaits pro tackle. Its easy to see why strike king pro model xd series crankbaits are so popular. The curved lip design helps it reach depths quickly, and its freefloating rattle chamber produces numerous frequencies underwater.
These baits are designed for one thing, to dive xtra deep. I had some spots where fish were as shallow as 15 or as deep as 30. Kvd describes both the importance of dive depth to get into the strike zone and proper wobble to get bass to strike. These largebodied 6xd, extradeep diving crankbaits feature a unique curved bill and balance. So i got to play around with one of these for a few min yesterday all i can say is dang this this is big. Kevin vandam of kalamazoo, michigan, one of americas top bass fishermen, has solved a major hotweather bassfishing problem for. The strike king xd series are designed for two things. The whole deal with the 10xd is that its size, depth capability, and action appeals to big bass. Depth wise, the 8xd gets down and grinds the bottom. We simply just havent fished it enough to make an impact when it matters. Strike king kvd j300 deep jerkbait lure tackledirect. Strike king striper fishing crankbaits for sale ebay. Those qualities were refined and designed into the kvd 200 and 300 series of jerkbaits released by strike king in 2014.