Bandit Lures · Walleye Lures
Bandit Walleye Deep
Best for: The Great Lakes and big reservoir troller targeting suspended fish 20 ft and deeper.
Under $50
Berkley · Walleye Lures
Berkley Flicker Shad
The default open-water trolling crank across the walleye belt. The main tradeoff is plastic body lacks the subtle action of balsa in ultra-clear water.
Best for: The troller building a full spread of proven cranks without spending Rapala money on every rod.
Under $50 · retailer confirms current transaction details
Decision brief
What earns attention, and what asks for care.
No invented review score. The current record exposes the use case, specifications, strengths, and tradeoffs that are actually supported.
Why it works
- The default open-water trolling crank across the walleye belt
- Cheap enough to run big spreads and accept losses
- Consistent factory tune out of the box
Watch for
- Plastic body lacks the subtle action of balsa in ultra-clear water
- Finish chips after a season of rod locker rash
Catalog record
Specifications at a glance.
- Price band
- Under $50
- Editorial score
- Pending firsthand review
- Sizes
- Sizes 4 through 9, plus jointed and shallow variants
- Design
- Pro-designed trolling crankbait tuned at the factory
- Hooks
- Fusion19 treble hooks on current production
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Product FAQ
Before you move to the retailer.
Who is the Berkley Flicker Shad best for?
The troller building a full spread of proven cranks without spending Rapala money on every rod.
What stands out about the Berkley Flicker Shad?
The default open-water trolling crank across the walleye belt. The main tradeoff to weigh is plastic body lacks the subtle action of balsa in ultra-clear water.
Why does Sportsman Authority show a price band for the Berkley Flicker Shad?
Retail price, seller, configuration, and availability can change. Sportsman Authority uses an editorial price band and sends shoppers to the retailer for the current transaction details.
Where can I compare the Berkley Flicker Shad with other walleye lures?
Use the Walleye Lures category page to compare the current researched shelf by best use, specifications, strengths, tradeoffs, photography status, and retailer path.