Berkley Flicker Minnow Crankbait – Slick Smelt, 1/3 oz, 3.5 in, Fusion19 Hooks

Overview

Meet the Berkley Flicker Minnow Crankbait in the Slick Smelt color—a freshwater lure designed by industry pros and tested in tournament settings to help you catch more fish. Built with the same standards that define Berkley’s Flicker Shad, this crankbait combines a compact minnow profile with an efficient dive curve that drives toward the strike zone quickly, delivering bright flashes and lively tail action as it swims through the water.

The lure’s realistic profile mirrors a real minnow, inviting predatory fish to engage. When a bite happens, the Fusion19 hooks are engineered for sharp penetration and solid holding power, even through tougher fights. In a single package you get a proven design, dependable hardware, and a color that blends with natural forage while remaining visible in varied conditions.

Key features

• Pro-designed by Gary Parsons and Keith Kavajecz; tournament tested to help you Catch More Fish.
• Unique body design and dive curve promote rapid reaches to feeding fish with maximum flash and tail action.
• Realistic minnow profile that follows lifelike movement, encouraging natural takes in clear or stained water.
• Available in a variety of premium colors; Slick Smelt is a versatile choice that pairs with many bass and pike scenarios.

Durability and hooks

• Sharp Fusion19 hooks provide reliable penetration and consistent holding power through vigorous battles.
• Product specs: 1/3 oz, 3.5 inches; swimming depth around 18–23 feet, ideal for mid-depth presentations.

In-water use and scenarios

Use this lure in freshwater environments where fish patrol mid-depth structure. Cast and retrieve at varying speeds to explore action, and try some pauses to provoke reaction strikes during different water conditions. The 18–23 ft depth range helps you reach schooling fish or transitions without swapping gear, while the Slick Smelt color offers solid visibility in both clear and stained water.

Why anglers choose it

• Tournament-tested design with a proven track record for attracting bites.
• Realistic minnow presentation that matches common prey during multiple seasons.
• Flash and tail action help the lure stand out in busy water where fish are scanning for prey.

How to fish it

To maximize action, vary your retrieve: a steady pace creates a consistent wiggle, while a short pause followed by a quick twitch can trigger strikes from nearby predators. Cast near weed edges, wood cover, or drop-offs where ambush points occur. In clear water, the Slick Smelt color blends with natural forage; in stained water, the lure’s flash increases visibility and triggers attention from wary fish.

Product specs

• Lure size: 1/3 oz; length: 3.5 inches (9 cm).
• Color: Slick Smelt.
• Swimming depth: 18–23 ft (5.5–7 m).
• Hooks: Fusion19 for strong edge and reliable hold.