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Strike King® KVD Square Bill Silent Crankbaits
- 2011 Bassmaster Classic's winning lure
- Designed to KVD's exact specifications
- Tournament-proven performers
- Silent assassins perfect for shallow water power fishing
- Square bill deflects off cover while producing an erratic wandering action
- No internal rattles for a silent approach
- 2011 Bassmaster Classic's winning lure
- Designed to KVD's exact specifications
- Tournament-proven performers
- Silent assassins perfect for shallow water power fishing
- Square bill deflects off cover while producing an erratic wandering action
- No internal rattles for a silent approach
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yes with the red craw fish
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Red rocks in the springtime!!!!!
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Yes in the beginning of the year when its slightly cold and starting to get warm the craw fish are red or red ishAnswers
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I used the 2.5 inch, 7/16 oz. chartreuse sexy shad silent version and depending on the retrieve speed, it swam from a few inches down to about 2 feet which made it great for the shallow lake I fished last week.A:
0-3' on the 1.5 and 2.5 kvd squarebillA:
It tells on the package, look in the store and compare the bill size to yours. You can keep it shallower by letting it float up and pulling to the desired depth, then stopping and let it float up. They dive pretty fast to get to the desired depth so if you know what you want, get that lure. They do go a bit deeper when trolling as they are designed to reach the target depth on a long cast.
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they pretty much all dive from 2' to 5' depending on the size of the line you use. I fish these on 15lb flourocarbon for the most part and with a long cast will get them down to 5' with ease.
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Model 1.0 - Up to 4'Model 1.5 - 3-6'
Model 2.5 - 3-6'
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Are 1.5 and 2.5 actual measurements? I supposedly bought the 1.5 and they measure 2 1/4".
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Think you answered your own question.
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Not sure what 1.5 or 2.5 represent - maybe weight but certainly not length.A:
1.5 vs. 2.5 is the depth they run and the weight of the bait.A:
yes it is the size you said it is. it is 2.25 inches long....A:
No they aren't actual measurements the 1.5 us 2 1/4" and the 2.5 is 2 3/4" with a bigger profile.A:
No not the measurements, its the model. Compare the two, there is huge difference the 1.5 weighs 3/8oz. and 2.5 weighs 5/8 oz.A:
The difference in the 1.5 and the 2.5 is just the size of the bait. Some lakes have larger vatriety of shad than others there is your difference, also I think the 2.5 (larger one) floats much quicker than the 1.5.A:
KVD HC 1.5 2-1/4" 3/8oz 3-6ftKVD HC 2.5 2-3/4" 5/8oz 3-6ft
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Since posting the question, I informed BPS that 1.5 and 2.5 are model designations, not the sizes. They have corrected the size on the current page for this lure.
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No its not
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Are you measuring the body of the crankbait, or are you including the lip and hook as well? It is based off of the measurement of the actual body of the lure from what I can recall. Hope that helps!Answers
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Next size down as they tend to want to stick on the bill, 2.5 also does this as lure gets more use. But the bluegill and sunperch are great lures slay large mouth!!!! I caught at least 50 large mouth on the bluegill a couple of 7's and 1 eight.A:
Personally I like a #4 on the front and a #6 on the back. Very seldom will you hook a fish on the rear hook and the smaller #6 will snag less weeds.A:
#4 if you want to stick with factory size or if you want to upsize go with a short shank #2.A:
I wouldn't go much larger. If you do, their going to tangle.A:
I would suggest as big as you can put on without them being able to catch on each other when you cast.A:
I am not sure on the size but the hook needs to ride slightly smaller than the width of the bait. This is for the help of not hanging up. You go larger and I'll be finding that bait when they drop the water. (Hint, go with a red front hook)A:
#4 trebles. I would recommend an owner round bend for the front and a Gamakatsu EWG treble for the back, both #4s. This combination will help you catch a lot more fish!A:
I used no.6 on the 1.5 and no4 on the 2.5.
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I would recommend the Size two trebles from KVD Mustad Treble hooks.
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a size 4 works good, if you buy the tripple grip hooks it will increase hook ups, one company is mustad KVD elite trebble hooksAnswers
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Round sides. Bigger bait than you think. I would get the 1.5.A:
It's a thicker bait (3/4") with flat sides....runs good in the water and casts easily.A:
Round sides. About a inch and a quarter diameterA:
Rounded, 1.5 is slightly skinny and 2.5 is fat.
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It has rounded sides which add to its enticing wabbleA:
lures have round sidesA:
rounded sides, fat body, wide wobbleA:
round sides and it's about average in thickness. It is a little thicker than a Fat Free Guppy
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Rounded sides gives it a search action.
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is the rattling or silent version of this lure an overall better lure for bass in rivers?
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It really depends on water clarity and the fishing pressure. If the fishing pressure is pretty heavy I would say the silent crank is better. However, for darker water the rattling crank seems to produce more bites. Also the darker the water, you want to use brighter colors such as chartreuse, and the clearer the water you want to use more natural colors such as the sexy shad color. Hope this helps!
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Probably the rattling. More noise in the river from the water.A:
In rivers you want the rattling version so that the bass can locate it easier over the sound of moving water.A:
I like the silent when the water is clearA:
My buddie uses the silent I use the Rattle they produce about the same it seems.A:
In rivers, I would go with the rattle, but, both take their place in the box given any different day or weather.A:
Depends on the water clarity. If stained or muddy, use rattles. If clear, use silent.
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I may differ from some of the excellant answers already submitted but I feel the rattling bait might be better.The rattling bait may help a fish find your bait when their senses are challenged by all of the surrounding noise.
Where rattles can put you at a disadvantage is when a body of water is fished hard (at least that seems to be the current train of thought).
Active fish must use all of their senses to locate their next meal which includes sight, smell and sound. River fish senses are put to the test with all of the surrounding noise and the need for quick reaction time before the bait gets by them.
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i believe the silent version is better. its something new that bass have never seen so it grabs there attention
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it depends on the water clarity, if its clear you might want to go to the silent version and if the water is dirty you might want to go to the rattling version, i think it helps fish find your bait when the water is dirty, and it could be where the bass prefer rattling in clear water and silent in dirty water. in one case i caught a 5.08 pound largemouth in the muddiest water i have ever seen
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In moving water sound wont really matter because moving water is noisy to a fish,,, it will come down to color and sizeDetails:
Rod: 6'6 M Quantum EnergyReel: Quantum Energy Reel
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Easy cranbait to throw on any combinationA:
I'm not familiar with that combo, but I feel they are good to cast on any equipment. They have enough weight to cast well, and are deadly near the bank and on fast retrieves when fish are suspended.
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yes, thats one of my set-ups, use a line 12-17 lb.test mono/flo and good luck!A:
the lure would be great for that combo. i use mine on a quantum kvd baitcaster with a 6ft 6in rod. any combo works.A:
The 6'6" M rod will work, but i prefer the 7' KVD cranking sthick paired with a 5:1 ratio reel and 14 lb. Florocarbon. KVD and Edwin Evers says no less than 17lb. floro.A:
Depends on the gear ratio of the reel and the length of the rod.A:
If you are comfortable with the combo then yes.
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Yes, if the reel's spool tension is set properly(baitcasting reels), you should have no problem.
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Shore should throw good
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It will be fine, I use both the the 1.5 and the 2.5. I prefer to use the 2.5 most of the time because it is a heavier lure making it easier to cast and adds distance to your cast. Both units run at the same depth. the 1.5 is great for those days the bass are being finicky or are feeding on smaller baitfish.Answers
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No comparison, KVD Strike King 1.5 or 2.5 crankbaits without the rattle. Best color is easily the Black Back/Chartreuse but I also like the Sexy Chartreuse Shad. These things catch them all year round!!Images for this Answer
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KVD 1.5A:
I personally believe the 1.5 silent in Sexy Shad is the all around bait to have for the money.A:
Any of the KVDs, 1.5 or 2.5. They run good, fair price and I have caught many nice fish on them.A:
The value is exceptional for a durable, fish catching, lure. 5 1/2 dollars for the lure that won the classic. Really good valueA:
i have a boat full of square bills. My favorite is the luck e strike rick clunn series. They are identical to his lucky craft design and are only 6.99 If you are talking about only strike king i like the silent and rattlin gizzard shad colorA:
Strike King Sexy shad is the one to go to . Either 1.5 or 2.5 . Can't go wrong with this one .Images for this Answer
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KVD sexy-shad silent no doubt. if you think its highly priced uve never used it before
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Strike King KVD 1.5 and 2.5
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the kvd square billed, lazer lure, and lucky craft, but the lazer lure and lucky craft are pretty pricy so i would say kvd square billedA:
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I am fishing for bass?Answers
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Bluegill 2.5 best lure in my box.
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I truly believe the best all around color is the Sexy Shad. I have caught fish in all types and color water with that color.A:
It all depends on water color. In clear to slight stained, go with the shad colors. For stained water, go char/black back.
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Too many variables to say what is the best color. Need to know more about the water you are fishing. Match the hatch. What are the bass eating and get and similar color. Sexy shad maybe.A:
I bass fish primarily in Missouri (Truman, LOZ, Pomme) and have found the Black Back Chart, Sexy Shad and Bluegill to work the best.A:
sexy shad works well for largemouth bass and smallmouth bass also.A:
Sexy Shad is a very popular color that works very well. Also the Bluegill color works amazing, catches bass when no other lures will. Hope this helpsA:
Go for something natural looking i bought the blue gill i highly recommend it bass love to smash itA:
Clear water, sexy shad, stained water, chart, black back, cloudy conditions, shall I go on? This is all basics...A:
sexy shad just because its a new color that fish havent seen before. and if they have its still new to themA:
sexy shadbluegill
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I prefer the Chartruese Sexy Shad,if you are just looking for 1 color. My reason is I've used this color in clear, stained & slightly muddy water, & have caught no less than 2 bass in all bodies of water with just a few hours to fish this bait with. Hope you find this helpful,Good Luck!1 of 1
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