Strike King Square Bill 5/8oz Sexy Sunfish

The Strike King Square Bill 5/8oz Sexy Sunfish is a shallow crankbait built to Kevin VanDam's exact specifications for anglers who want a versatile lure that handles cover and delivers results in shallow water. This square bill crankbait uses an erratic "hunting" action that constantly wanders and deflects off wood, rocks, and vegetation—the kind of unpredictable movement that triggers strikes from bass reluctant to commit to a straight retrieve. The lure runs true despite its wandering motion, which means you stay in contact and can work it confidently through shallow flats, stumpy areas, and weed lines.

What sets the KVD series apart from louder alternatives is the silent design—no internal rattles means your presentation relies entirely on the lure's action and the deflections it creates as it contacts cover. This quiet approach works especially well in clear or heavily pressured water where bass have seen every rattle-trap in the tackle box. The 5/8 ounce weight is sized for power fishing applications, letting you cast distance and cover water efficiently while maintaining that signature wandering motion on the retrieve.

Whether you're working shallow flats early in the season, fishing low-light conditions, or targeting areas with mixed cover, the Sexy Sunfish profile and the square bill's deflection characteristics make this crankbait a go-to shallow water option. The lure's design philosophy—derived from a legendary angler's real-world testing—means it's built for situations where standard crankbaits either run too straight or create too much noise.

Key Features

• Square bill design deflects off cover to trigger strikes
• Erratic "hunting" action with constant wandering motion
• Runs true despite unpredictable side-to-side movement
• Silent construction with no internal rattles
• Designed to Kevin VanDam's specifications
• 5/8 ounce weight for power fishing and distance casting
• Ideal for shallow water presentations

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What water depth is this crankbait designed for?

The Strike King Square Bill 5/8oz is a shallow water crankbait, making it ideal for shallow flats, stumpy areas, and shallow cover where bass feed in early season or low-light conditions.

Does this lure have internal rattles?

No. The KVD series is designed without internal rattles, allowing for a silent approach that works well in clear water or when bass are pressured by louder baits.

What makes the square bill design effective?

The square bill deflects off cover—wood, rocks, and vegetation—which triggers reactive strikes. Combined with the lure's erratic hunting action, these deflections create unpredictable movement that provokes bass into biting.

Who designed this crankbait?

The Strike King KVD series, including the Square Bill 5/8oz, was designed to the exact specifications of professional angler Kevin VanDam.