Strike King Chick Magnet Jr 1/4oz 2-4ft Natural Shad

The Strike King Chick Magnet Jr 1/4oz shallow crankbait is a downsized, hard-throwing option built for anglers targeting aggressive fish in the shallows. This flat-sided crankbait delivers a tight, distinctive wobble that displaces water and triggers strikes—it's the smaller sibling of Strike King's award-winning Chick Magnet lineup, engineered to cover the 2–4 foot depth range where shallow-water hunters spend much of their time. Whether you're working grass beds, submerged timber, or rocky points, the Chick Magnet Jr's compact profile and natural shad finish appeal to bass, walleye, and other gamefish that key on realistic forage.

The flat-sided design is the real magic here. Unlike round-bodied cranks, this shape creates a different water displacement and vibration signature that draws curious fish. The circuit-board bill design contributes to the tight action and helps the lure track cleanly even when you're burning it or working it with a jig-and-pause retrieve. At 1/4 ounce, it casts far enough to reach deep-water edges and structure, making it a versatile tool for both calm days and when the wind picks up.

If you're already familiar with the original Chick Magnet's reputation—it won ICAST Best of Category recognition—you'll appreciate the Jr as a way to match hatch on lighter forage or fish to suspended fish at shallower depths. Natural Shad is the go-to pattern for clear to slightly stained water where fish rely on sight to hunt. Keep one in your shallow crankbait arsenal and you'll have a lure that earns pulls on days when other baits draw blank stares.

Key Features

• Flat-sided body design creates tight wobble and distinctive water displacement
• Circuit-board bill for controlled diving and tracking
• Dives 2–4 feet, ideal for shallow structure and suspended fish
• 1/4-ounce compact profile for easy casting and versatile retrieve speeds
• Natural Shad finish matches common forage in clear and light stain conditions
• Downsized version of the ICAST award-winning original Chick Magnet

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What depth does the Chick Magnet Jr reach?

The Chick Magnet Jr dives to 2–4 feet, making it ideal for shallow flats, grass beds, and upper water column structure. If you need to reach deeper water, the original full-size Chick Magnet is the better choice.

When should I throw the Natural Shad pattern?

Natural Shad is your go-to pattern in clear to slightly stained water where fish feed visually on baitfish. It works year-round in most conditions and matches the dominant forage in lakes and rivers where shad are present.

Is the Chick Magnet Jr good for smallmouth bass?

Yes. The flat-sided design and tight wobble appeal to smallmouth and largemouth bass, walleye, and other gamefish that hunt in shallow water. Its realistic profile and action make it a solid choice for aggressive species throughout the season.

How does the flat-sided design differ from round-bodied cranks?

The flat-sided body displaces water differently and produces a tighter, more subtle wobble than traditional round cranks. This unique action, combined with the circuit-board bill, gives fish a different trigger and can produce strikes when other crank profiles fall silent.