Strike King KVD 1.0 Squarebill Crankbait 2" 1/4 oz

Strike King KVD 1.0 Squarebill Crankbait

The Strike King KVD 1.0 puts a square bill and wandering hunting action into a compact 2-inch crankbait. Developed with input from Kevin VanDam, it combines a tight wobble with erratic side-to-side movement for working shallow bass cover.

This 1/4-ounce bait has no internal rattles and a listed running range of 2–4 feet. Its square bill helps it deflect when contacting cover, giving you a smaller crankbait option for wood, rock, docks, grass edges, and riprap. Actual depth depends on line, cast length, retrieve, and conditions.

Product Details

• Brand: Strike King.
• Model: KVD Squarebill 1.0.
• Style: Shallow squarebill crankbait.
• Length: 2 inches.
• Weight: 1/4 ounce.
• Listed running range: 2–4 feet, depending on setup and conditions.
• Action: Tight wobble with erratic hunting movement.
• Sound: Silent, with no internal rattles.
• Hooks: Treble hooks.
• Water type: Freshwater.
• Target species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and spotted bass.
• Colors: Brown Craw, Delta Red, Bully, Phantom Watermelon Red Craw, Bluegill, Chartreuse Perch, Natural Bream, and Yellow Perch.

How to Fish It

Match the 1/4-ounce lure to your rod's casting rating and start with a steady retrieve along a shallow bank or cover edge. Choose a casting angle that lets the bait approach the target without pulling its treble hooks into dense branches or vegetation.

Where practical, let the bill make light contact with rock or wood, then briefly ease the retrieve before continuing. The square bill aids deflection but does not make the lure snag-proof. Avoid forcing it through a snag, and check the hooks and line after hard contact.

Vary speed and add short pauses to change the rhythm. When a fish loads the rod, maintain pressure and use a controlled sweep rather than a sharp snap. Keep steady tension during the fight to help manage the treble hooks.

Care and Storage

Inspect the bill, hook points, split rings, and line tie before fishing and after snags. Dry the lure before storing it with other tackle. Match replacement hooks and rings to the original configuration as closely as possible, since hardware changes can affect balance and action.