The Headbanger Cranky Shad 3" — our bestselling crankbait — combines an edgy, erratic, evasive side-to-side Headbanger action with a powerful low-frequency vibration that displaces a lot of water and makes it easy for nearby predators to detect. All created by the patented Action Lip. Why anglers fish the Cranky Shad 3" Patented Action Lip — erratic, side-to-side hunting action that triggers reaction strikes; removable for a calmer glide Low-frequency thump — predators lock on in murky, choppy conditions Rattle balls + holographic foils — call-in sound and lifelike flash under transparent body paints Slow-sinking body — counts down through the 2–6 ft strike zone, from flats to suspended fish True multi-species lure — bass, walleye, trout, perch, and more Rigged with razor-sharp VMC 7548 trebles (#4 and #6) When and how to fish it A simple straight retrieve produces an amazing swimming action — enhance it with pauses and twitches. Use it for shallow spin fishing , for targeting pelagic predators , or as an outstanding trolling lure that can be weighted or downrigged to the desired depth.