Strike King KVD Shallow Square Bill 3/8oz Sexy Blue Back Herring

The Strike King KVD Shallow Square Bill 3/8oz in Sexy Blue Back Herring is a shallow crankbait built for the kind of aggressive, close-cover fishing that separates good days from memorable ones. Modeled after the preferences of Kevin VanDam—one of bass fishing's most successful tournament anglers—this squarebill crankbait delivers the erratic, wandering action that makes fish commit. Whether you're power fishing new water or working shallow flats and timber, this bait's hunting motion keeps fish guessing.

What sets the KVD line apart is what you won't hear: there are no internal rattles. That silent profile lets you fish tight to structure—grass, wood, and rocks—without spooking fish in shallow, clear water. The squarebill design does the heavy lifting, deflecting cleanly off cover and triggering instinctive strikes from aggressive fish. The Sexy Blue Back Herring finish mimics a natural forage profile, making it effective across a range of conditions and clarity levels.

At 3/8 ounce, this crankbait casts easily and stays in the strike zone where shallow-water bass spend most of their time. It's the kind of workhorse bait that earns its spot in your tacklebox whether you're chasing largemouth on grass flats, smallmouth around rock structure, or exploring new shallow water on tournament day or a weekend trip.

Key Features

• Square bill design deflects off cover and triggers reaction strikes
• Erratic hunting action with natural, wandering movement
• Silent running—no internal rattles for a stealthy approach
• Sexy Blue Back Herring finish for versatile shallow-water conditions
• 3/8 ounce weight for easy casting and shallow-water control
• Built to Kevin VanDam's tournament-proven specifications

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a squarebill crankbait and a round-bill design?

The square bill on this KVD crankbait is designed to deflect sharply off cover like wood, rocks, and grass without hanging up. That deflection often triggers reaction strikes from fish holding tight to structure. The hunting action—that wandering, erratic movement—keeps the bait unpredictable in the strike zone.

Is this crankbait good for clear water or stained water?

The Sexy Blue Back Herring finish is versatile and works across different water clarity levels. The silent running design (no internal rattles) makes it particularly effective in clear, shallow water where fish can see the bait and react to its erratic movement without being alerted by noise.

What size bass and species will this bait catch?

This shallow crankbait is designed for largemouth and smallmouth bass in shallow water. The 3/8 ounce weight and shallow-running profile make it ideal for flats, grass, timber, and structure in water where bass actively feed in shallower zones.

Why choose a silent crankbait over one with rattles?

The KVD line's silent design lets the bait's visual hunting action and deflection off cover do the work. In clear, shallow water—especially around cautious fish or during bright conditions—the lack of noise can mean more strikes. The erratic movement of the squarebill design is plenty to trigger fish without the distraction of internal sound.