{"product_id":"headbanger-cranky-shad-2-5-inch","title":"Headbanger Cranky Shad | 2-1\/2\" | Finesse | Patented Action Lip | 1–4 ft | 17 Colors | Bass \u0026 Panfish","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2-1\/2\". Compact Finesse Profile. Patented Action Lip. Low-Frequency Thump. Slow Sinking (1–4 ft). Bass, Perch \u0026amp; Panfish.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHeadbanger Cranky Shad 2-1\/2\"\u003c\/strong\u003e packs the edgy, erratic, evasive side-to-side Headbanger action into the smallest, most finesse-friendly profile in the Cranky Shad family. The patented Action Lip drives a powerful low-frequency vibration and side-to-side hunting action that makes it easy for nearby predators to detect — even in murky water and low light. Remove the Action Lip for a calmer glide on pressured fish. Fishes the 1–4 ft zone. Rigged with VMC 7548 trebles (#6 and #8). Available in 17 colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatented Action Lip\u003c\/strong\u003e — drives the erratic, side-to-side Headbanger action and low-frequency vibration in a compact 2-1\/2\" body; removable to convert to a calmer glide for finesse situations and pressured fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Finesse Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2-1\/2\" matches small baitfish, shad fry, and minnows; effective on pressured fish in clear water and on species that key on small forage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Frequency Thump\u003c\/strong\u003e — wide-pulse vibration detectable in murky water, low light, and choppy conditions where visual cues are limited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRattle Balls\u003c\/strong\u003e — internal rattle adds call-in sound to draw fish from distance and trigger reaction strikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolographic Foils Under Transparent Body Paint\u003c\/strong\u003e — natural depth and flash visible through the body; effective in all light conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow-Sinking Design (1–4 ft)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the shallowest-running Cranky Shad; counts down through the 1–4 ft zone over flats, weed edges, and finesse structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVMC 7548 Trebles (#6 and #8)\u003c\/strong\u003e — razor-sharp, finesse-sized hooks proportional to the 2-1\/2\" body; ready to fish straight out of the pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e17 Colors\u003c\/strong\u003e — Black\/Silver | Sexy Shad | Firetiger | Ghost Shad | Sunburst Craw | Yellow Perch | Natural Shad | Bluegill | Clown | Bleak | Blue Shad | Blue\/White | Dirty Roach | Motoroil\/Green | Minnow | Natural Perch | Red\/Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Fish It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraight Retrieve (Action Lip In)\u003c\/strong\u003e — steady retrieve produces the full erratic, side-to-side action; the go-to for covering shallow flats, weed edges, and dock structure for bass, perch, and panfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePause \u0026amp; Twitch\u003c\/strong\u003e — add short pauses and rod twitches to trigger following fish; the slow-sink keeps it in the 1–4 ft zone during the pause\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlide Mode (Action Lip Removed)\u003c\/strong\u003e — pull the Action Lip for a calmer, subtle glide; the finesse presentation for clear water, pressured fish, and cold-water conditions when fish won't respond to aggressive action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShallow Spin Fishing\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal for light spinning gear; the 2-1\/2\" profile and 1–4 ft running depth cover the heart of most shallow freshwater structure for bass, crappie, perch, and panfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrolling\u003c\/strong\u003e — troll slowly along weed edges and dock lines; weight or downrig to reach suspended fish beyond the 4 ft range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sexy Shad, Natural Shad, Ghost Shad, and Minnow for clear water and shad\/minnow imitation; Yellow Perch and Natural Perch for perch-pattern applications; Bluegill and Sunburst Craw for bass; Firetiger and Motoroil\/Green in stained water; Red\/Black and Black\/Silver for low-light; Bleak and Dirty Roach for European forage patterns; Clown and Blue Shad as reaction colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–4 ft (slow sinking)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHooks:\u003c\/strong\u003e VMC 7548 trebles (#6 and #8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRattle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction Lip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Headbanger Lures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn stock and ready to ship.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Headbanger Lures","offers":[{"title":"Black\/Silver","offer_id":49333368127707,"sku":"CS-25-SS-SI","price":16.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sexy Shad","offer_id":49333368160475,"sku":"CS-25-SS-SS","price":16.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Firetiger","offer_id":49333368193243,"sku":"CS-25-SS-FT","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ghost Shad","offer_id":49333368226011,"sku":"CS-25-SS-GH","price":16.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sunburst Craw","offer_id":49333368258779,"sku":"CS-25-SS-SC","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow Perch","offer_id":49333368291547,"sku":"CS-25-SS-YP","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural Shad","offer_id":49333368324315,"sku":"CS-25-SS-NS","price":16.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bluegill","offer_id":49333368357083,"sku":"CS-25-SS-BG","price":16.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Clown","offer_id":49333368389851,"sku":"CS-25-SS-CL","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bleak","offer_id":49333368422619,"sku":"CS-25-SS-BK","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue Shad","offer_id":49333368455387,"sku":"CS-25-SS-BS","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue\/withe","offer_id":49333368488155,"sku":"CS-25-SS-BW","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dirty Roach","offer_id":49333368520923,"sku":"CS-25-SS-DR","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Motoroil\/green","offer_id":49333368553691,"sku":"CS-25-SS-MG","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Minnow","offer_id":49333368586459,"sku":"CS-25-SS-MI","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural Perch","offer_id":49333368619227,"sku":"CS-25-SS-NP","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red\/Black","offer_id":49333368651995,"sku":"CS-25-SS-RB","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/5320\/7003\/files\/Cranky-Shad_Specs_2-1-2_V1.jpg?v=1790027501","url":"https:\/\/www.reelfishcartel.com\/products\/headbanger-cranky-shad-2-5-inch","provider":"ReelFishCartel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}