Strike King Square Bill 7/16oz Powder Blue Back Chartreuse

The Strike King Square Bill 7/16oz Powder Blue Back Chartreuse is a shallow-running crankbait built for anglers who fish tight to structure in minimal water. This squarebill's design lets it deflect off rocks, logs, and other bottom features in extremely shallow zones—situations where most crankbaits either hang up or miss contact entirely. The powder blue and chartreuse color combo handles a range of light conditions and works well in clear to slightly stained water. If you're targeting shallow flats, rocky points, or laydowns, a square bill like this one belongs in your box.

Square bills earn their reputation by handling contact with cover without fouling. Unlike round-billed cranks that tend to dig in, the flat face on this bait causes it to bounce and deflect—exactly what you need when you're working shallow structure that would cost you other lures. The 7/16oz weight gives you enough mass to cast decent distances and maintain contact through the retrieve while staying in the strike zone of shallow-water fish.

The powder blue back with chartreuse belly is a classic shallow-water sight-fishing combination. Chartreuse creates visibility and vibration in low-light or turbid conditions, while the powder blue mimics natural forage patterns in clearer water. This color balance makes the bait versatile enough to throw in variable conditions without swapping lures constantly.

Key Features

• Square bill design deflects off rocks and structure instead of snagging
• Shallow-running profile keeps the bait in the strike zone over minimal water
• Powder blue back with chartreuse belly for visibility across light and water conditions
• 7/16oz weight supports casting distance and lure control

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What water depth does this crankbait fish?

The Strike King Square Bill is designed as a shallow-running crankbait, meaning it stays in minimal water. It's built to work over rocks and structure in extremely shallow zones where you need a lure that contacts bottom without consistently getting hung up.

Will this bait work in clear water?

Yes. The powder blue back with chartreuse belly is effective in clear water, where the powder blue mimics natural forage colors and the chartreuse provides subtle visibility and vibration without being overly flashy.

Why choose a square bill over a round-billed crankbait?

The flat face of a square bill deflects off rocks, logs, and other hard structure instead of hanging. In shallow water where you're working tight to cover, this deflecting action is a major advantage—it lets you fish aggressive contact without losing the bait.