Strike King KVD Elite Squarebill Crankbait Review
Kevin VanDam's signature squarebill crankbait delivers silent but deadly performance in shallow water power fishing. Masterfully crafted with perfect deflection off cover and unique hunting action, this 3/8-ounce lure dives 3-6 feet and features Mustad Triple Grip treble hooks that keep fish pinned all the way to the boat.
Quick Verdict
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Best For: Shallow water power fishing around hard cover like rocks, gravel, and sunken wood
Overview
The Strike King KVD Elite 1.5 Squarebill Crankbait represents the pinnacle of shallow water bass fishing lures. Designed by legendary professional angler Kevin VanDam, this silent but deadly crankbait excels at deflecting off hard cover like rocks, gravel, and sunken wood. Its unique hunting action creates erratic movement that triggers aggressive strikes from bass focused on smaller prey in 3-6 feet of water.
Key Features
Silent Deadly Performance
No internal rattles
Erratic Hunting Action
Unique wandering movement
Perfect Cover Deflection
Squarebill design excellence
Mustad Triple Grip
Premium treble hooks
3-6 Feet Dive
Shallow water specialist
Exclusive Color Schemes
Tournament-proven patterns
What We Love
Silent approach design doesn't spook pressured bass in clear water or heavily fished areas
Squarebill design bounces off rocks, wood, and structure perfectly to trigger reaction strikes
Unique wandering action with unpredictable movement mimics injured baitfish while running true
Mustad Triple Grip size 4 treble hooks provide exceptional hooksets and keep fish pinned
Tournament-proven color schemes developed through extensive field testing by Kevin VanDam
Things to Consider
Limited to 3-6 feet depths, requiring different lures for deeper water presentations
Silent design may be less effective in murky water where rattles help bass locate the lure
Our Verdict
The Strike King KVD Elite Squarebill Crankbait is an outstanding shallow water power fishing lure that delivers tournament-proven performance. Its silent approach, perfect deflection characteristics, and erratic hunting action make it deadly effective around hard cover where bass hide. While limited to shallow depths, it excels in its intended application and belongs in every serious bass angler's tackle box.
Final Rating
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