Strike King Square Bill Crankbait review and price compare 2025- fishinghub

kvd square bill 1.5 / black back chartreuse
Sport type: Fishing

From the manufacturer

KVD Crankbaits

Squarebill Crankbait

Designed to the exact specifications of angling legend Kevin VanDam. Perfect for shallow water and power fishing. The squarebill design and unique "hunting" action will constantly "wander" with erratic movement, while still running true. It also deflects perfectly off cover to entice strikes. The KVD series of baits are designed with no internal rattles for a "silent" approach.

Flat Side Crankbait

The KVD 1.5 Flat Side crankbait has a slender modified flat side for erratic thumping action with a body size similar to the KVD 1.5 Squarebill.


	KVD 1.0 Squarebill Crankbait	KVD 1.5 Squarebill Crankbait	KVD 1.5 Shallow Squarebill Crankbait	KVD 1.5 Deep Squarebill Crankbait
DIVING DEPTH (FEET)	2-4'	3-7'	3'	9'
WEIGHT	3/8oz	7/16oz	3/8oz	7/16oz
MODEL NUMBER	HCKVDS1.0	HCKVDS1.5	HCKVDS1.5SH	HCKVDS1.5D


	KVD 2.5 Squarebill Crankbait	KVD 4.0 Squarebill Crankbait	KVD 8.0 Squarebill Crankbait	KVD 1.5 Flat Side Crankbait
DIVING DEPTH (FEET)	3-5'	6'	6-9'	8'
WEIGHT	5/8oz	5/8oz	1 1/2oz	3/8oz
MODEL NUMBER	HCKVDS2.5	HCKVDS4.0	HCKVDS8.0	HCKVD1.5F

"A squarebill is something I've always got tied on." - Kevin VanDam

With KVD's help, we designed crankbaits that have:

Chip-resistant finishes
3D "look-alive" eyes
Erratic action

A KVD crankbait is versatile, efficient, and it just flat catches them.

Lew's HCKVDS1.5-535 KVD Square Bill 1.5 / Black Back Chartreuse

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1 x 1 x 1 inches; 0.16 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ HCKVDS1.5-535
Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex-adult
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ September 17, 2010
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Strike King Lures
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0043FLGGA

Q:

whats the best color?

Answer: I use them in Michigan in clear water lakes for smallmouth..best colors for me are red or brown crawfish..

Answer: Red is absolutely the best in stained or muddy water

Answer: If your Bass fishing in the upper mid-west, get an "Orange Bream" KVD squarebill. You will thank me.

Answer: Bass one...They work great!

Answer: Depending on time of the year, Tennessee shad or Baby bass.

Q:

can i use it on surf casting ? if not what is the advice ?

Answer: It was designed to catch Largemouth Bass. As far as surf casting? It is too light to cast far.

Answer: I don't think this lure would be ideal for surf fishing. You would probably need a weight to get good casts. You want to cast as far as possible in surf. This lure might put a lot of strain on the line.

Answer: You could but it is a bit over kill for that small bait. A MH spin casting rod would be much better if you want a spin cast

Q:

Can you use these in saltwater applications? I'm just getting into fishing, so, sorry if this is a stupid question.

Answer: This is not considered a saltwater lure. It's a bass lure for freshwater lakes. I do not know where you are fishing or what you are fishing for, but thee are better choices.

Answer: I don't see why not, make sure to rinse salt water off lure when done.

Answer: You can. But you need to change out the hooks because they rust quick.

Q:

does the green pumping craw color have a purple tint to the top?

Answer: i dont know for sure, but your color is important from bottom, that is where your strikes of fish come from. They are looking up.

Answer: Not sure but don't think so

Q:

Why does it not have a rattle? Wouldn't that be a pro to getting a fishes attention?

Answer: If you're looking for a rattle, get the strike king Rattle traps. These crank baits make plenty enough noise for fish to hear

Answer: Not always! Sometimes fish prefer the silent lure to one with rattles. I find in clear water that is the case. I use rattles to help aid in location of the lure in poor water clarity conditions.

Answer: They do come with rattles. Theirs silent crankbaits and rattling crankbaits.

Answer: You might want to do a little more research with your baits. You don't always want a rattle on your baits. If this is what you want, then try a rattle trap. These are crankbaits.

Answer: Early in the season and on water with heavy pressure it is sometimes better not to have a rattle inside. It tends to spook the fish more than attract them. It's best to have a selection of both types. Rattle traps (lipless cranks) are not be a good substitute for square bill crank baits. The actions are different, as well as the depths. I prefer the wider wobble of the square bill when the water is warmer (late spring and summer in Ok). You can get square bills in both rattle and silent types. Hope this helped.

Answer: I use it when I'm fishing water with a lot of pressure, It makes them bite for reaction more than hunger. I think at least

Q:

Why are the prices so high? The 2.5 size models can be found for $5.69 - $6.49 at almost any tackle shop. These are listed at 40-60% above that.

Q:

How long is each lure?

Answer: KVD HC 1.0 2" 1/4oz 2-4ft

Answer: The size that is listed as ounces is actually the length. 1.5 inches, 2.5 inches etc, rather than ounces.

Q:

what's the weight for the 1.5 KVD cranks?

Answer: I believe this Crankbait is available in two weights, 1.5oz and 2.5oz.

Answer: From the official catalog:

Answer: 3/8 oz

Q:

Can these be used to catch bluegills, tilipia, and catfish?

Answer: I would say no due to the size of their mouths to the size of the baits

Answer: Not usually.

Q:

What are all of the dimensions of the different sizes?

Q:

What’s the length on the 1.5 and 2.5 from beginning of the bill to tail?

Q:

The size/weight does not match bass pro. i'm looking for the standard 1.5 which is listed as 2 3/4" and 7/16oz. this lists a 1.5inch or 1.5 ounc?

Answer: At the price their showing, even if it’s actually a 1.5, go with 6th Sense. Any questions, just call them and they help you pick color, size, etc. And you don’t have to change hooks out of the package! 1.5 should be your standard 1.5 on here. If you click on 1.5 your selection is limited. Amazon really need to revamp their fishing section IMO. I run into this problem allot with other lures. But hard to beat 2 day vs 1 week+ shipping!

Q:

how long are they

Answer: 2.5- once does not mean 2.5oz I ordered these by mistake thinking that's what it meant seller would not respond for refund 2.5 is the model and is about 3.25" long and $5.99 at academy sports.

Answer: About 3.5 inches but 2.5 refers to depth lure runs not length or wait

Q:

How long is the 1 ounce crankbait.

Answer: 2-1/2"

Answer: 3inch

Answer: appox 2inches

Q:

Why is there two of each color one with a number and one without?

Answer: have no idea..i did ot notice that about lure

Q:

What is the size of it? always of mention of the size, coz i want small baits to catch carps,eels, loaches, and glassy. Usually not so big to catch 4"

Answer:

Answer: Three different sizes 1.0, 1.5 and 2.5.

Q:

I noticed some colors mention rattles and some say "with no internal rattles." Do these have rattles or not?

Answer: It depends on the model. I believe the actual KVD ones are silent and the standard versions have rattles.

Answer: The red one I got did

Answer: mine does not

Q:

how do you work these baits if they float? aren't they supposed to dive 3 to 5 feet?

Answer: you just reel them in and they dive to 3-5 feet. You can reel them in, pause, let them float up if you desire. If you get hung up on a weed or a log,

Answer: They do dive. I used them for walleyes, bass, and northern pike and they worked great! I used a medium retrieve speed. They have a lot of movement and click.

Answer: They have to float otherwise they couldn't swim shallow. Crank baits are hollow baits that only dive when being reeled in. The square bill on the front dives below the waters surface and swims three to five feet deep

Answer: When you crank them in, they dive below the surface, but, while fishing around brush or trees or rock, when you feel an obstruction, you stop cranking, and they will float up past whatever stopped them, clear of whatever it was, often getting a strike, or allowing you to then continue cranking.

Answer: The plastic bill on the front is what makes them dive. Don't be afraid to throw squarebills into nasty wood cover.

Q:

How big is it

Answer: You can pick whatever weight you desire. Strike king has full dimiesion guided on website

Answer: It's 2-1/2"

Q:

Is this good for catching large mouth bass?

Answer: yes.also good on smallmouth bass

Answer: Yes it is, but when the temp gets hotter, the fish go deeper and this might not make it to that depth. The water cools at night, and the bass will come up to feed.

Answer: Great for it. Any type of bass.

Answer: Yes.. good bait for catching LMB

Answer: This is my go-to Crankbait for largemouth. Have tried various colors and sizes but the 1.5 shad color seems to always deliver for me.

Q:

Are they good for crappie?

Q:

I want gizzard shad but it says "1.5-ounce". does this mean the lure is an ounce? i see the sizes/weights on tacklewarehouse and this is misleading.

Answer: Just so you know the 2.5 is a half ounce so 1.5 Is smaller. The 1.5 is actually inches and if I was you I would go with a 2.5. Inches they work better!

Answer: Yes its 1 1/2 ounces.

Answer: That’s 1 and a half ounces

Answer: Yeah ....it’s a beast

Answer: Yes

Braden Freed : Decent overall but worked well in a pinch!

Great action! Still learning how to bass fish, this wasn't working that well for me overall but when nothing, and I mean NOTHING was working this bait caught 2 back to back. I was running sexy shad. I could see the monsters in the water and they ignored everything, threw this on and BAM! 5LB BASS

Jack : One of my favorites

One of my go to lures....

Daniel : Buy this lure

Great bait I’ve caught so many fish on mine I had to buy another.

Tony D. Cappi : seems the big bass get smart and tend to recognize the sound of the crack ...

silent but DEADLY!!
seems the big bass get smart and tend to recognize the sound of the crack baits with the rattles and shy away...
they cant resist these! no rattle. just a ton of vibration. SLAY'S EM'!!
Worth every penny. Buy more than one because you'll wear the first one out pretty quick..

Larry S : Four Stars

Would order again

Jeffery kelly : Great Lure!

This Square Bill Lure really catches fish, I ordered more because of the amount of fish I caught! Great Lure, bass love em!

Pamela L. : .

Nice baits

Amazon Customer : Not 2.5 ounce

2.5 inch, not 2.5 ounce.... still a nice lure at a good price

STEVEN DAVIS : Bass

Have not used this yet but looks fantastic can’t wait to go fishing.

Kevin : Awesome bait

I love the Strike King square bills only ones i use

Braden Freed : Decent overall but worked well in a pinch!

Great action! Still learning how to bass fish, this wasn't working that well for me overall but when nothing, and I mean NOTHING was working this bait caught 2 back to back. I was running sexy shad. I could see the monsters in the water and they ignored everything, threw this on and BAM! 5LB BASS

Braden Freed : Decent overall but worked well in a pinch!

Great action! Still learning how to bass fish, this wasn't working that well for me overall but when nothing, and I mean NOTHING was working this bait caught 2 back to back. I was running sexy shad. I could see the monsters in the water and they ignored everything, threw this on and BAM! 5LB BASS

Kenny : fish love them

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Kenny : fish love them

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Hoe Wai Cheong : Poor QC

Product was faulty, body came apart. A gap was evident allowing water into body. Poor quality control.

M203 Spc : Strike King Square Bill Crankbait (Sexy Shad, 2.5-Ounce)

great swimming action, all that's needed is a constant reel in speed and the lure does the job. paint is very durable, no chip or fade

Cody B. : Bass candy ????

It doesn't get much better than this for a squarebill. Beautiful craftsmanship and action. If you're in a spot where bass are feeding on bluegill they will hammer this thing.

YURI : Five Stars

Good!!!

Charles W. : Five Stars

Strike King has a Great lure in this KVD Squarebill fish catcher

Trent : Great Lure

Works great at Lake Mead. Caught a lot of Stripers!

tdsails : Five Stars

Good quality and solid lure. Use this to bump over submerged structure. Bounces off the limbs pretty well.

Brent Taylor : Five Stars

ok

Kawika : Five Stars

Great product!

wolfinwolfsclothing : Shallow water plug.

You can control this plug to dive shallow or plunge deep ...
I like the control this plug gives me.

danny henley : Five Stars

works great

FRANK SPEARS : Four Stars

just what I wanted

Joseph Wiele : WARNING! take off the tie on split ring.

Great eratic movements out of the packaging, But, if you take off the split ring from the tie on above the bill, then it gets even more crazy movement that gets almost too many bites for the lure to handle, I've bent hooks straight on this thing. When buying new ones, get mustad, not gamakatsu or trokar as they aren't as sharp.

Matthew Creighton : It's OK

It's OK. It casts and retrieves well. I've not caught anything on these silent runners yet. Seems to be funcitonal though.

A. Polasky : It has great movement. I have lost this one

This crankbait worked well for Bass, Walleye, White Bass. It has great movement. I have lost this one, due to a large Northern pike taking hold of it and shredding the line so I must buy more.

J. Marco : Five Stars

Awsome lure

Manuel : Very Good Bait

I have used this bait for a few years and was in need of a new one and am satisfied with the quality of this new Square Bill.

Jonathon : awesome

I ordered 2 of these crankbaits after watching a friend school me with one. He was using the sexy shad so i had to be different and get the black back chart got out there first throw nothing second throw nothing was starting to think maybe i had the wrong color but after the third they started tearing it up.. I love these crankbaits no only ones i will buy are the kvds...This package also cam like 4 days early which gave me a surpise chance to use them on this past sundays river trip...We will def be doing business again thanks!!!!!

PHEONIX 2020 : Great bait

It runs true and bass loves the color

Steve A : ... bit skeptical of these baits given I've always had bad luck with crankbaits shaped like this

I was a bit skeptical of these baits given I've always had bad luck with crankbaits shaped like this. but after seeing some fishing videos online where these were used almost exclusively, I decided to give them a try. We took a fishing trip to northern Michigan and on this particular day nothing was biting. So I decided to just try this new bait (I got the Sexy Blugill) and stick with it for a long period of time. Sure enough, boom -- the bite was on. The other guy I was fishing with (who had the front of the boat mind you) got nothing and I was able to land 4-5 pike with a bass or two. The action was great, it floats (which is nice to get around debris) and, despite floating, is heavy enough that you can cast a good distance. I'm probably going to pick up some different colors just because I like this particular bait so much .

Amazon Customer : Theres better lures out there!

Not that great, kinda bulky and did not run true out of the box. Had to tune it up!

justinM10 : Great Crankbaits I think all Anglers should have in their arsenal.

This lure is a great for fishing in 6'-10' depth. The square bill really gives it the control any anglers wants. Its got just enough weight to cast it perfectly. I have a 7' Ugly Stick w/ a Quantam Spinning Reel w/ 300yrds 8lb test mono and I can easily cast this bait 15-20 yards. Maybe more.

Using it is simple. Reel and you'll get the realistic shake that a Bass cant resist. The color (Baby Largemouth) is great. Green, with shades of red, white, grey/silver and black.

Now I catch all sizes of bass on this, but mostly I pull it out when I want to catch the big bass I just saw jump or alongside patches of weeds, stumps, rocks, wherever they are hiding to attract em out.

For medium depths it's perfect. Again, the square bill really gives you much more control than round ones. It doesnt dive as quick but its simple to control. Reel in and it shakes along as it 'swims' looking like a bait fish. Give slack and it slowly floats and turns to give you more "hang time" in a certain area. Giving the bass that extra couple of seconds to grab it.

Last thing, I usually don't use Cranks. They get tangled, caught on anything that isn't water and always get the treble hook in your skin. But I can't help but use this when I see that big Largemouth jump outta water. And this one looks great, feels good and very importantly for me, I can cast it far (with the smallest weight too) It's a great Crankbait.

Joe : Wrong bait

I ordered black back char but received black back char 535 which is a totally different color bait. Didn't see the second black back char 535 before I received wrong bait.

killer whale : Five Stars

beautiful color catches lots of bass

danny henley : Five Stars

works great

Alfredo Flores : Muy buen producto, exactamente como lo anunciaron!

Muy buen producto, exactamente como lo anunciaron!

MJ Rog : Five Stars

Totally satisfied

Amazon Customer : Four Stars

great action

Cody B. : Bass candy ????

It doesn't get much better than this for a squarebill. Beautiful craftsmanship and action. If you're in a spot where bass are feeding on bluegill they will hammer this thing.

Marissa Ashby : Good bait

Another bait my husband snuck it. He uses them for freshwater and likes it.

JORDY : Great product

Great product

Pamela L. : .

Nice baits

mike : Quality product

Works well

Godin : Five Stars

Excellent product (Made in U.S.A). Your shipping was very fast and professionally packaged.
Thank you.

justinM10 : Great Crankbaits I think all Anglers should have in their arsenal.

This lure is a great for fishing in 6'-10' depth. The square bill really gives it the control any anglers wants. Its got just enough weight to cast it perfectly. I have a 7' Ugly Stick w/ a Quantam Spinning Reel w/ 300yrds 8lb test mono and I can easily cast this bait 15-20 yards. Maybe more.

Using it is simple. Reel and you'll get the realistic shake that a Bass cant resist. The color (Baby Largemouth) is great. Green, with shades of red, white, grey/silver and black.

Now I catch all sizes of bass on this, but mostly I pull it out when I want to catch the big bass I just saw jump or alongside patches of weeds, stumps, rocks, wherever they are hiding to attract em out.

For medium depths it's perfect. Again, the square bill really gives you much more control than round ones. It doesnt dive as quick but its simple to control. Reel in and it shakes along as it 'swims' looking like a bait fish. Give slack and it slowly floats and turns to give you more "hang time" in a certain area. Giving the bass that extra couple of seconds to grab it.

Last thing, I usually don't use Cranks. They get tangled, caught on anything that isn't water and always get the treble hook in your skin. But I can't help but use this when I see that big Largemouth jump outta water. And this one looks great, feels good and very importantly for me, I can cast it far (with the smallest weight too) It's a great Crankbait.

Amazon Customer : Not 2.5 ounce

2.5 inch, not 2.5 ounce.... still a nice lure at a good price

Strike King Square Bill Crankbait review and price compare 2025

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KVD Crankbaits

"A squarebill is something I've always got tied on." - Kevin VanDam

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Questions about Strike King Square Bill Crankbait

whats the best color?

can i use it on surf casting ? if not what is the advice ?

Can you use these in saltwater applications? I'm just getting into fishing, so, sorry if this is a stupid question.

does the green pumping craw color have a purple tint to the top?

Why does it not have a rattle? Wouldn't that be a pro to getting a fishes attention?

Why are the prices so high? The 2.5 size models can be found for $5.69 - $6.49 at almost any tackle shop. These are listed at 40-60% above that.

How long is each lure?

what's the weight for the 1.5 KVD cranks?

Can these be used to catch bluegills, tilipia, and catfish?

What are all of the dimensions of the different sizes?

What’s the length on the 1.5 and 2.5 from beginning of the bill to tail?

The size/weight does not match bass pro. i'm looking for the standard 1.5 which is listed as 2 3/4" and 7/16oz. this lists a 1.5inch or 1.5 ounc?

how long are they

How long is the 1 ounce crankbait.

Why is there two of each color one with a number and one without?

What is the size of it? always of mention of the size, coz i want small baits to catch carps,eels, loaches, and glassy. Usually not so big to catch 4"

I noticed some colors mention rattles and some say "with no internal rattles." Do these have rattles or not?

how do you work these baits if they float? aren't they supposed to dive 3 to 5 feet?

How big is it

Is this good for catching large mouth bass?

Are they good for crappie?

I want gizzard shad but it says "1.5-ounce". does this mean the lure is an ounce? i see the sizes/weights on tacklewarehouse and this is misleading.

Product reviews of Strike King Square Bill Crankbait