Spro Little John 50 1/2oz Chartreuse Black Back

The Spro Little John 50 is a compact diving crankbait engineered for anglers who want big-bass performance from a small package. Designed by B.A.S.S. Elite Series pro John Crews, this 1/2 oz crankbait delivers the castability and durability you need for shallow water hunting, whether you're working grass flats, wood structure, or transition zones in 3 to 5 feet of water. The Chartreuse Black Back color scheme offers high visibility in stained water and low-light conditions, making it a reliable choice for dawn, dusk, and overcast days when bass move shallow to feed.

What sets the Little John 50 apart is its engineering: the metal bill resists the cracking and peeling that plagues plastic bills after repeated strikes, and the soft tungsten weight transfer system loads energy into every cast, letting you reach distant cover without sacrificing accuracy. That castability matters when you're working tight windows around docks, fallen timber, or weed edges where distance can mean the difference between a bite and a refusal.

The Little John 50 runs silent—no rattles to alert wary fish in clear or calm conditions—and comes rigged with Gamakatsu #5 round-bend treble hooks, among the sharpest in the industry. For anglers targeting largemouth and smallmouth in moderate depths, this crankbait fills the gap between finesse baits and larger diving profiles, offering a proven track record on tournament and recreational waters alike.

Key Features

• Computer chip metal bill design for superior durability versus plastic
• Soft tungsten weight transfer system for long, effortless casts
• Silent running—no internal rattle to spook fish
• Gamakatsu #5 round-bend treble hooks for sharp hooksets
• Shallow diving profile reaches 3 to 5 feet
• Proven tournament-proven design by Elite Series angler John Crews

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What water depth does the Little John 50 dive to?

The Little John 50 is a shallow diver that reaches 3 to 5 feet, making it ideal for flats, weed lines, submerged wood, and other shallow-water structure where bass feed throughout the day.

What are the hook sizes?

The Little John 50 comes equipped with Gamakatsu #5 round-bend treble hooks—quality hardware designed for reliability and sharpness across repeated use.

Is this crankbait a rattle or silent?

The Little John 50 runs silent with no internal rattle, giving you a subtle presentation that works especially well in clear water or when bass are inactive and easily spooked.

What's the weight transfer system and how does it help?

The soft tungsten weight transfer system moves during the casting stroke, concentrating weight for a powerful release and significantly extending cast distance compared to fixed-weight baits of the same size.