Blakemore Slab Runner w/Baby Shad 1/16 #2 Blue Ice

The Blakemore Slab Runner with Baby Shad is a compact underspin jig built for crappie anglers who want a lively, natural presentation in shallow cover. This 1/16 oz jig pairs a small profile Baby Shad body with a Road Runner-style head and spinner blade, creating the flash and vibration that crappie find irresistible around brush, docks, and submerged timber. The Blue Ice color works well in clear to lightly stained water, giving you a versatile option whether you're fishing spawn season or summer structure.

At 1/16 oz with a #2 hook, this jig walks the line between light enough for finesse presentations and substantial enough to cast and work effectively in light current or wind. The underspin design keeps the jib moving horizontally rather than tumbling, which mimics the natural drift of small baitfish and triggers more aggressive strikes. Whether you're targeting slab crappie on a spring morning or working deeper holes in midsummer, the combination of the realistic shad profile and reactive blade appeal to both sight feeders and those hunting by feel alone.

Crappie fishing rewards precision and patience, and the Slab Runner delivers on both fronts. The Baby Shad body feels and looks like real forage, while the spinner blade adds just enough commotion to draw fish from nearby cover without spooking them. Keep a few in your tackle box—in different colors and weights—and you'll have a reliable option for shallow-water crappie across seasons.

Key Features

• 1/16 oz underspin jig with #2 hook
• Baby Shad body profile for natural crappie appeal
• Road Runner-style head and spinner blade for flash and vibration
• Blue Ice color for clear to lightly stained water
• Compact size ideal for shallow cover, brush, and structure

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What size crappie does this jig work best for?

The 1/16 oz Slab Runner with #2 hook is scaled for white and black crappie of all sizes. The light weight and small profile excel at triggering bites from keeper-sized fish in shallow cover, and the #2 hook is strong enough to handle larger slab crappie too.

Can I fish this in heavy cover and vegetation?

Yes. The underspin design and compact profile make it effective around brush piles, submerged trees, and dock structure. The spinner blade creates reaction strikes even when visibility is limited, making it a solid choice for working heavy cover early and late in the day.

What water conditions is Blue Ice best for?

Blue Ice is most effective in clear to lightly stained water where the color visibility works in your favor. In darker or heavily stained water, consider switching to a brighter or darker color option from the Blakemore lineup.