Strike King Series 3XD - 7/16oz Watermelon Red Craw

The Strike King Series 3XD in 7/16oz Watermelon Red Craw is a deep-diving crankbait built to reach the bottom where big bass live. If you're targeting structure—stumps, ledges, rocky breaks—in lakes and reservoirs, this bait gets you there faster and deeper than conventional crankbaits. The curved bill design is the secret: it angles the bait's descent for both depth and speed, letting you cover productive zones without burning batteries on your trolling motor or wasting casts in shallow water.

The Watermelon Red Craw color is a proven pattern for natural-looking presentations in clear to moderately stained water. Whether you're sight-fishing visible cover or blind-casting deep flats on tournament day, this profile and finish trigger strikes from fish that haven't seen the standard offerings. The 7/16oz weight lands comfortably in a baitcaster or spinning reel, giving you the control and distance you need on both calm mornings and windy afternoons.

Build quality matters on a deep diver, where pressure and prolonged runs test every component. This bait ships with ultra-sharp hooks designed to set hard on fast hooksets or slow, deep-water takes. The free-floating rattle chamber inside generates the vibration and noise that pulls fish from cover and attracts them from distance—critical when you're working depths of 10 feet or more where visibility is limited.

Key Features

• Curved bill design for accelerated descent and maximum depth
• Ultra-sharp production hooks for solid penetration
• Free-floating rattle chamber for fish-calling vibration
• 7/16oz weight for balanced casting and diving speed
• Watermelon Red Craw color pattern for natural presentation

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How deep will the Strike King 3XD dive?

This crankbait is designed to reach 10 feet or deeper, making it ideal for targeting structure and suspended fish in lakes and reservoirs.

What rod and reel should I use with the 7/16oz 3XD?

The 7/16oz weight works well with both baitcasting and spinning setups. Match it to a medium to medium-heavy power rod paired with line appropriate for your water and cover—typically 12 to 17-pound test for baitcasters, 8 to 14-pound for spinning rigs.

Is the Watermelon Red Craw good for clear water?

Yes. Watermelon Red Craw is an effective color choice in clear to moderately stained water, offering a natural crawfish profile that bass recognize as forage.

What makes the curved bill design different?

The curved bill allows the bait to dive faster and reach greater depths than traditional straight-bill crankbaits, giving you quicker access to deep structure and bottom-feeding bass.