Strike King 3XD Deep Diving Crankbait 2" 7/16 oz

Strike King 3XD Deep Diving Crankbait

The Strike King 3XD puts a curved diving bill and free-floating rattle chambers into a compact 2-inch crankbait. At 7/16 ounce, it offers a smaller profile for working points, channel swings, and rock piles when bass are feeding off the bank.

A wobbling retrieve makes it a practical search bait for mid-depth structure. Work different casting angles to follow a contour, or bring it past isolated cover where there is enough clearance for the diving bill and treble hooks.

Product Details

• Model: 3XD.
• Type: Deep-diving crankbait.
• Length: 2 inches.
• Lure weight: 7/16 ounce.
• Running-depth guide: 10–12 feet, depending on line, cast length, retrieve, and setup.
• Curved diving bill and wobbling action.
• Sound: Free-floating rattle chambers.
• Hook configuration: Treble hooks.
• Freshwater applications for largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass.
• Colors: Bone Craw, Delta Red, Phantom Watermelon Red Craw, Fire Tiger, Black Back Chartreuse, Chartreuse Sexy Shad, Powder Blue Back Chartreuse, Chartreuse Belly Craw, Chartreuse Perch, Yellow Perch, Wicked Fire Tiger, and Fire Craw.

How to Fish It

Use a rod rated for the 7/16-ounce lure and match line, reel, and drag to the complete setup. Cast beyond the target so the bait has room to dive before reaching it. Treat the 10–12-foot range as a guide rather than a guaranteed depth.

Start with a steady retrieve along a point or channel edge, then change casting angles to explore another approach. Where conditions allow, controlled contact with firm bottom can help you follow the structure. Ease pressure at obstructions rather than forcing the bill into rock gaps or heavy brush.

Mix in brief pauses or speed changes to vary the presentation. If the bait tracks unevenly, check for a fouled hook or debris before continuing. Maintain steady pressure while fighting a fish on treble hooks.

Storage and Care

Check the bill, body, line tie, hooks, and attachment hardware before fishing and after hard contact. Dry the bait before storing it in a compartment that limits hook tangles. Match original hook and hardware size and weight as closely as possible when replacing components, then test the action again.