Creme Pond Favorites Shallow Crank 21/8 Black Back

The Creme Pond Favorites Shallow Crank 21/8 Black Back is a compact hard-body crankbait designed for anglers targeting shallow water. This 2 1/8-inch lure combines classic Creme reliability with a profile that works equally well in ponds, shallow lakes, and coastal flats. Whether you're fishing around weeds, downed timber, or just-off-shore structure, this shallow crankbait delivers the action bass and other gamefish can't ignore.

What sets this crankbait apart is its responsive diving behavior. Cast it out and let it sit—it floats at rest, ready for a pause-and-twitch retrieve. As you work the lure back to you, the faster your retrieve speed, the deeper it dives, letting you probe cover from just under the surface down to shallow zones. On the pause, it does something bigger crankbaits can't: it rises gently back toward the surface, mimicking a baitfish that's exhausted or wounded. That rise-and-fall action on the pause often triggers bites from hesitant fish.

The black back finish provides excellent visibility in low-light conditions and murky water while blending into natural silhouettes. The compact size makes it ideal for pressured waters where fish have seen everything, and for anglers who want a crankbait that casts easily and doesn't tire the arm on a long day. Pond fishing, shallow-water tournaments, early-season fishing when gamefish haven't moved deep—this lure earned its spot in the Pond Favorites lineup for good reason.

Key Features

• Floats at rest; dives on retrieve with depth determined by speed
• Rises toward the surface on the pause for natural, triggering action
• Compact 2 1/8-inch size ideal for shallow water and pressured fish
• Black back finish for low-light and murky water visibility
• Hard-body construction for durability and consistent action

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What water depth does this shallow crankbait fish?

The Creme Pond Favorites Shallow Crank is designed to work shallow water. It floats at rest and dives as you retrieve it; the faster you pull, the deeper it reaches. On the pause, it floats back up, making it ideal for exploring shallow zones, around weed beds, and near just-off-shore structure where bigger crankbaits would snag or be overkill.

Is this crankbait good for ponds?

Yes. The compact 2 1/8-inch size and the Pond Favorites name make this lure ideal for smaller waters, shallow ponds, and pressured fisheries where fish have learned to be wary of large baits. Its responsive diving action on a variable retrieve and pause-triggered rise make it effective in ponds year-round.

When should I use the pause-and-twitch retrieve?

The pause is one of this lure's strengths. On the pause, the crankbait floats back toward the surface—a natural, often irresistible trigger for bass and other gamefish. Pause frequently during your retrieve, especially around cover, to let the lure's rise trigger strikes from fish holding in shallow structure.

What color is this lure?

The Creme Pond Favorites Shallow Crank 21/8 Black Back features a black back finish, which provides good visibility and silhouette in low-light conditions and murky water.