Blakemore Slab Runner w/Baby Shad 1/16oz #2 Bone White Chart

The Blakemore Slab Runner with Baby Shad is a compact crappie lure built for anglers targeting panfish in tight quarters and shallow structure. Weighing just 1/16 ounce, this underspin combines a small jighead with a Bobby Garland Baby Shad body and a spinning blade—a proven setup for drawing strikes from crappie in brush, fallen timber, and around dock pilings. The Bone White Chart color offers high visibility in stained or low-light water, making it easier for both you and the fish to track the lure's action as it spins down through the water column.

Crappie fishing often demands finesse and precision, and the 1/16-ounce weight delivers the delicate presentation that keeps fish from spooking in shallow cover. The spinning blade generates vibration and flash even on a slow, controlled fall—ideal for suspended crappie or fish holding tight to structure. This lure excels in early spring, late fall, and during summer evening sessions when crappie move into shallower water to feed.

Whether you're fishing from a boat, a dock, or wading a creek channel, the Slab Runner belongs in any crappie tackle box. Its compact profile and light weight make it easy to cast on light spinning gear, and the combination of flash, vibration, and a realistic soft-plastic body triggers instinctive bites. Keep a few in different colors on hand so you can adapt to changing water clarity throughout the day.

Key Features

• Bobby Garland Baby Shad soft-plastic body for natural profile and subtle action
• Spinning blade generates flash and vibration to attract crappie strikes
• 1/16-ounce weight ideal for shallow structure and light-tackle presentations
• #2 hook sized for crappie-sized baits
• Bone White Chart color for high visibility in stained or dim water

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What size rod and reel should I use with a 1/16-ounce Slab Runner?

Light spinning setups are ideal for this lure. A 6-foot ultralight or light-power spinning rod with 4- to 6-pound-test line allows you to cast the 1/16-ounce weight effectively and feel the blade's vibration and strikes.

When is the best time to fish the Slab Runner for crappie?

This lure works year-round, but shines during early spring when crappie move shallow to spawn, late fall when they congregate in creeks, and summer evenings when they feed in shallow water around structure.

What does the spinning blade do?

The blade spins as the lure falls and is retrieved, creating vibration and flash that triggers strikes from crappie. It's especially effective for drawing fish out of cover or for reaching suspended fish.