Headbanger Cranky Shad | 4" | Patented Action Lip | Slow Sinking | VMC Trebles | 15 Colors

4". Patented Erratic Headbanger Action. Removable Action Lip. Slow Sinking (3–8 ft). Rattle + Holographic Flash. VMC Trebles.

The Headbanger Cranky Shad 4" brings the brand's patented erratic, evasive side-to-side Headbanger action to a bigger profile — with a powerful low-frequency vibration that displaces extra water and calls in aggressive pike, walleye, and big bass. A removable Action Lip lets you tune the presentation on the water: keep it in for the full erratic action, or pull it out for a calmer, shallower-running glide. Fitted with heavy-duty VMC 7548 trebles (#2 and #1/0) for hard-fighting fish. Available in 15 colors.

Key Features

• Patented Action Lip — drives the erratic, evasive side-to-side Headbanger action; removable on the water to switch to a calmer gliding presentation and shallower running depth
• Bigger Profile, Bigger Thump — 4" body displaces more water than smaller crankbaits; the low-frequency vibration reaches aggressive fish in murky conditions and open water
• Rattle Balls — internal rattle generates sound to draw fish in from distance and trigger reaction strikes
• Holographic Foils Under Transparent Body Paint — lifelike flash and depth visible through the body; effective in all light conditions
• Slow-Sinking Design — reaches the 3–8 ft strike zone; covers deeper structure, weed edges, and drop-offs that shallow cranks can't reach
• Heavy-Duty VMC 7548 Trebles — #2 and #1/0 hooks for maximum strength on pike, walleye, and hard-running bass
• 15 Colors — Spotted Bullhead | UV Bream | Firetiger | Glitter Pike | Bluegill | Sexy Shad | Natural Perch | Black/Orange | Ghost Shad | Goldhead | Black/Silver | Natural Shad | Blue/White | Motoroil/Green | Red/Black

How to Fish It

• Straight Retrieve (Action Lip In) — a simple steady retrieve produces the full erratic, side-to-side Headbanger action; cover water efficiently along weed edges, over drop-offs, and across rocky flats
• Pause & Twitch — add pauses and rod twitches to enhance the action and trigger followers; the slow-sink design keeps it in the strike zone during pauses rather than floating away
• Glide Mode (Action Lip Removed) — pull the Action Lip to convert it to a calmer gliding crankbait running shallower; effective in clear water or when fish want a less aggressive presentation
• Troll — effective trolled along weed lines and channel edges; weight or downrig to reach pelagic predators at depth beyond the 8 ft range
• Structure Targets — weed edges, rocky points, channel drop-offs, and submerged structure are the primary targets; the 3–8 ft zone covers the heart of most weed and rock structure
• Color Selection — Spotted Bullhead, Natural Perch, and Bluegill for panfish/forage-matching; Sexy Shad, Ghost Shad, and Natural Shad for shad fisheries; Firetiger and Goldhead in stained water; UV Bream and Glitter Pike for UV-active conditions; Black/Orange and Red/Black for low-light and night

Specs

• Length: 4"
• Weight: 1.2oz
• Running Depth: 3–8 ft (slow sinking)
• Hooks: VMC 7548 trebles (#2 and #1/0)
• Rattle: Yes
• Action Lip: Removable
• Colors: 15
• Country of Origin: China
• Brand: Headbanger Lures

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