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Strike King KVD 1.5 Hard Knock Squarebill Crankbait

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Strike King KVD 1.5 Hard Knock Squarebill Crankbait

SK KVD 1.5 Hard Knock Chartreuse Sexy Shad
In Stock: 10+
Price: $7.99
  • Color: Chartreuse Sexy Shad Stock # HCKVD1.5HK-538
SK KVD 1.5 Hard Knock Delta Red
In Stock: 10+
Price: $7.99
  • Color: Delta Red Stock # HCKVD1.5HK-450
SK KVD 1.5 Hard Knock Fire Craw 1.5
In Stock: 10+
Price: $7.99
  • Color: Fire Craw Stock # HCKVD1.5HK-900
SK KVD 1.5 Hard Knock Natural Shad
In Stock: 10+
Price: $7.99
  • Color: Natural Shad Stock # HCKVD1.5HK-699
SK KVD 1.5 Hard Knock Org Belly Craw
In Stock: 10+
Price: $7.99
  • Color: Org Belly Craw Stock # HCKVD1.5HK-564
SK KVD 1.5 Hard Knock Blue Craw
In Stock: 10+
Price: $7.99
  • Color: Blue Craw Stock # HCKVD1.5HK-108
SK KVD 1.5 Hard Knock Bluegill
In Stock: 10+
Price: $7.99
  • Color: Bluegill Stock # HCKVD1.5HK-622
SK KVD 1.5 Hard Knock Brown Craw
In Stock: 10+
Price: $7.99
  • Color: Brown Craw Stock # HCKVD1.5HK-447
SK KVD 1.5 Hard Knock Bully
In Stock: 10+
Price: $7.99
  • Color: Bully Stock # HCKVD1.5HK-467
SK KVD 1.5 Hard Knock Chart Black Back
In Stock: 04/29
Price: $7.99
  • Color: Chart Black Back Stock # HCKVD1.5HK-535
SK KVD 1.5 Hard Knock Chart Blue Black Splatterback
In Stock: 10+
Price: $7.99
  • Color: Chart Blue Black Splatterback Stock # HCKVD1.5HK-476
SK KVD 1.5 Hard Knock Chart Perch
In Stock: 10+
Price: $7.99
  • Color: Chart Perch Stock # HCKVD1.5HK-650
SK KVD 1.5 Hard Knock Chart/Blue Crystal
In Stock: 10+
Price: $7.99
  • Color: Chart/Blue Crystal Stock # HCKVD1.5HK-820
SK KVD 1.5 Hard Knock Chili Craw
In Stock: 10+
Price: $7.99
  • Color: Chili Craw Stock # HCKVD1.5HK-648
SK KVD 1.5 Hard Knock DB Craw
In Stock: 10+
Price: $7.99
  • Color: DB Craw Stock # HCKVD1.5HK-667
SK KVD 1.5 Hard Knock Gizzard Shad
In Stock: 10+
Price: $7.99
  • Color: Gizzard Shad Stock # HCKVD1.5HK-511
SK KVD 1.5 Hard Knock Green Gizzard Shad
In Stock: 10+
Price: $7.99
  • Color: Green Gizzard Shad Stock # HCKVD1.5HK-568
SK KVD 1.5 Hard Knock Green Tomato
In Stock: 10+
Price: $7.99
  • Color: Green Tomato Stock # HCKVD1.5HK-569
SK KVD 1.5 Hard Knock Moon Juice
In Stock: 10+
Price: $7.99
  • Color: Moon Juice Stock # HCKVD1.5HK-850
SK KVD 1.5 Hard Knock Oyster
In Stock: 10+
Price: $7.99
  • Color: Oyster Stock # HCKVD1.5HK-584
SK KVD 1.5 Hard Knock Phantom Watermelon Red Craw
In Stock: 10+
Price: $7.99
  • Color: Phantom Watermelon Red Craw Stock # HCKVD1.5HK-468
SK KVD 1.5 Hard Knock Sexy Shad
In Stock: 10+
Price: $7.99
  • Color: Sexy Shad Stock # HCKVD1.5HK-590
SK KVD 1.5 Hard Knock Tennessee Shad
In Stock: 10+
Price: $7.99
  • Color: Tennessee Shad Stock # HCKVD1.5HK-517
SK KVD 1.5 Hard Knock The Shizzle
In Stock: 10+
Price: $7.99
  • Color: The Shizzle Stock # HCKVD1.5HK-477
SK KVD 1.5 Hard Knock TN Shad 2.0
In Stock: 10+
Price: $7.99
  • Color: TN Shad 2.0 Stock # HCKVD1.5HK-469

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Overview

Legendary professional bass angler, Kevin VanDam, spent a considerable amount of time designing and fine-tuning the original HC Square Bill. The all-new Strike King KVD 1.5 Hard Knock utilizes the same proven size and shape as the original, but now with a hawg-calling Hard Knock rattle system. Delivering exceptional erratic action with wandering and searching motions, they are perfect for enticing bass holding shallow.

The thin, yet durable squarebill design grabs water immediately to plunge it to the desired depth while also helping to generate lively deflections off cover to trigger bass into attacking. Available in a range of proven fish-catching colors, the Strike King KVD 1.5 Hard Knock brings the same outstanding performance as the original, now with an aggressive Hard Knock to call fish in and incite a feeding frenzy.

Strike KingLengthWeightDepth
KVD 1.5 Hard Knock2-3/4"3/8oz3-5ft

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AwesomeI’ve been using them for for years. They get small at the largemouth very good cranky and northern.
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They work very wellThey catch a lot of smallmouth and largemouth all different lake and other fish they've been working for for years.
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Great baitMy favorite lure 1.5 square bill. My go to bait. I have many of them.
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Go To Bait!Tied the "real shad" on and never take it off. This 1.5 has changed my perception on cranking. Love this bait. Always gets bit. SK is excellent value for great baits!
5 out of 5 Stars
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Never leave home without itNot much write as most know these are incredibly reliable, durable and the paint jobs are on point. I keep a hard knock version an a silent in my box. Oyster color is a must as is perch and crawfish. Cast like a dream and perfect size for multiple species.
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Strike King 1.5 Square bill hard knockI was catching bass on it in a tournament last year and with only a few minutes to go I lost it in a brush pile so I just snapped it off and tied on my backup that's why I ordered another one, always have to have a backup of that lure.
5 out of 5 Stars
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Great slow action.This bait really rattles even with a slow retrieve. I caught several bass using a slow stop and sleight jerk retrieve. I also did great using a alternating slow and fast retrieve. It floats well and can even be used as a twitch bait on the surface. I recommend this crank bait.
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Great buyStrike king crank baits run true and catch fish for a modest price.
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Strike king kvd 1.5 squarbillBest squarbill on the market, I fish the athaflaya basin and Toledo bend, when it’s pre spawn this is the bait I’m throwing it deflects off cover like a breeze.
5 out of 5 Stars
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High qualityVery high quality all around. Hook, paint, action, etc all for a good price. I will definitely be getting more in both hard knock and silent models.
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Best on the marketThis squarebill seems to run true straight out of the box and it just flat catches fish! They seem to hold up well also after several catches. I keep several in the boat at all times.
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Fun to use.I like throwing these Strike King crank baits on my Evergreen 7' 1" medium rod, which was ordered from TW, I can feel the bait very well, and it tracks straight right out of the package. I just use the basic Palomar knot, which I have never had any problems with.
5 out of 5 Stars
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One of the Best Crank Baits out there!This crank bait is popular for a reason; it Catches Bass of all sizes all year down here in Florida.. Not overly detailed yet the color schemes seem to work in all waters. It’s priced well not breaking the bank if you get it hung up and have to retire it to a piece of driftwood. Highly recommend lure.

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Comments: I like the way they run straight and true. I can run them through all kinds of brush without hanging up too. They really catch fish!

From: Unknown: 9/28/23

Comments: I caught my personal best crappie on this while fishing for bass in the pond. Hooks must be upgraded, which is a hidden cost, but an otherwise good lure.

From: Unknown: 9/17/23

Comments: Runs true and is fish catching machine. The only negative thing I can say is that the square bill is pretty brittle, as I have broken several when casting a little too close to cover.

From: Alan: NC 8/20/23

Comments: Love the KVD 1.5 hard knocks. They have great action and very durable. Definitely change the terminal tackle before fishing much.

From: Unknown: 8/15/23

Comments: 1.5 Strike King Hard Knock is a must have in your arsenal of lures it's smooth castability hard knocking sound drawing in the bite since adding this into my rotation of lures it is increased the number of bass I've brought to the boat on crankbaits another versatile tool whether cranking it fast or cranking it slow this will draw the fish in and you'll definitely see the results

From: Rob: MI 7/13/23

Comments: I took my daughter and nephew for a weekend trip. They caught over 70 bass in two mornings of bass fishing with the KVD 1.5 hard knocks and the KVD 1.5 silent. I suggest having both.

From: Mike: Arkansas 7/4/23

Comments: Runs true and deflects off cover very well. Love fishing this in the spring across the South! Great lure for the price.

From: Unknown: Tennessee 5/16/23

Comments: Stained water anywhere with shad the gizzard Shad color absolutely kills. Matches those 2-3 in. Shad very well. I've caught a 7 on it, seen it catch a 9 and a buddy caught a 14 on Lake Conroe with one. All on the gizzard Shad color.

From: Hayden: Texas 4/20/23

Comments: Well balanced and great bait around hardwood in springtime. Extremely good value. Stout hooks right out of the package. Tackle Warehouse had it to me extremely fast.

From: The Mocobassguy : Maryland 4/1/23

Comments: Great early spring and fall crank. I ordered and received multiple orders through tackle warehouse quickly.

From: Unknown: 3/12/23

Comments: This lure works very well on a rare occasion I will break the trebles off upgrading them can't hurt.

From: Steve: NJ 2/26/23

Comments: The 1.5 has just the right amount of erratic movement and thumping rattle to entice strikes. Holds up well to the riprap and wood structure I like to throw to. There are numerous color patterns to choose from for all your situations.

From: John: Kansas 1/27/23

Comments: Works great cranking the 4-6 ft weeds. Will hold up to the northern pike and muskies up here in Minnesota too. Haven’t seen a Hard Knock in Firetiger. Maybe in the future

From: Mike: Minnesota 12/31/22

Comments: Awesome bait, and beautiful paint scheme. Really works well in the fall when the bass are keying in on shad. The 1.0 in the same color is awesome too.

From: Unknown: 12/9/22

Comments: Great finish and very noisy. Downfall is hard to tune and likes to run one side or the other but that is on braid.

From: Randy: Magnolia tx 11/30/22

Comments: This bait has great deflection off of shallow cover and rock and a great hookup percentage.

From: Phillip: Rustburg 11/9/22

Comments: The KVD 1.5 Hard Knock Squarebill Crankbait is a phenomenal bait fish imitator! I love how it traverses through the water column. It's tight side-to-side wobbling hunting action. Also, let's not forget the single tungsten ball bearing that entices & draws the bigger fish from their haunts in crushing & eating this lure! Great price & brand that you can rely on to put fish in the boat!

From: Frank Tellez: Oakley, CA 10/30/22

Comments: Great search bait. I keep one tied on year round to fish around grass and rocks on Guntersville.

From: OV: 10/10/22

Comments: Only had a chance to use it a couple times since buying it but I am happy with it. Comes through cover really well and has a good action. Lost a few fish first day out with it so upgraded the hooks.

From: Wes: Illinois 10/7/22

Comments: You cannot go wrong using the Strike King KVD 1,5 Hard Knock Squarebill Crankbait. With a variety of colors to choose from to match the hatch. A very fair price point. The hard knock will call them in especially at safe light. Give the crankbait a try, you will not be disappointed. Good luck and safe fishing.

From: David : Chapin, SC 6/24/22

Comments: Best darn natural shad bait imitation I have ever seen. I catch a lot of fish on this bait. I have thrown it everywhere (Lake Ontario, Finger Lakes, and St. Lawrence River) in New York State. It is more deadly in late August and September. This bait is exactly how natural shad look. Wobble is killer and the bass love it. Swim it fast then slow, then fast again. Throw it anywhere. Obviously, the big hook can catch a lot of weeds.

From: Rob: Irondequoit, NY 6/12/22

Comments: Catching the heck out of them on fire craw on Toledo Bend.

From: Unknown: 4/6/22

Comments: Good Bait, good colors, bought 2 and am very happy. Seem to go 4 ft deep mostly with moderate to erratic retrieve. Love the green tomato color and the brown to orange belly craw pattern. Cant wait to catch some more on them!

From: Unknown: Indiana 4/1/22

Comments: I used this crankbait in my past tournament and caught my limit. I was flipping it under docks and I would hit some parts of the dock but the crankbait not even the lip broke, this thing is amazing I will definitely be buying more

From: Harrison : 3/28/22

Comments: Hands down my go to bait. I love moving fast down a rock bank or even a tree line bank to find fish. I have caught more fish this way than any other bait out there. People ask, can the 1.5 square bill catch big fish. Well of course it can but when I'm fishing a tournament I want to put 5 fish in the boat fast. And this bait has always seem to come through. You can bet that I have this bait tied on year round.

From: Robert: Beeville TX 2/26/22

Comments: What can I say, really? Its my go to bait. I have almost all thr colors and backups of the primary ones. Its the first, and the last bait I throw. The hard nock baits are tough, rarely need tuning out of the package and fish chomp em. I've had good luck running the hooks they come with (at least for a while). Great color options, and "they just get work done". I run these on a 6'6" st croix glass cranking rod and an abu garcia revo sx 6 speed and wither 12 or 15lb flouro (usually 12).

From: Charles: Tucson, AZ 11/18/21

Comments: This is a must have in clear water. The bass and the trout in the NW love it

From: Unknown: Olympia, WA 10/12/21

Comments: I use this on the Ca. Delta (craw color) and it's one of my favorites. I've had a lot success with it. Great for running levee banks and dragging island points/In-between sparse tule clumps. I do upgrade the hooks though. Caught a 8 lbs 9 oz largemouth Sept 2021. So yes! Big fish do hit this little lure.

From: Unknown: Clovis, CA 9/6/21

Comments: Got introduced to these hard knocks through a friend and I must say I'm very pleased with them I fish around alot of rock so the bills take a beating havent had one break on me yet and paint seems to hold up pretty well a few chips here and there but that's going to happen and the sound these things put out draws some vicious strikes keep up the great work and thank you TW.

From: Unknown: North Carolina 8/11/21

Comments: Same great 1.5 kvd action, now with a knocking sound. I have caught a few bass on it as well as some multi species too. Going to buy more.

From: PJ: 8/15/21

Comments: Great product...smallmouth eat them up.

From: Steve: Marine, MN 7/23/21

Comments: We have caught a tremendous amount of fish using Strike King KVD 1.5 hardknock squarebill crankbaits in several colors.  My son and I fish Lake Fork, Falcon and Ray Roberts regularly and this bait work great on each of these lakes

From: Bill: McKinney, TX 7/15/21

Comments: Just recently got back into fishing and needed to get up to date on my tackle. These crank baits has awesome colors realistic look and run true out of the box unlike the old ones that had to be tuned. They catch fish. I'm a true believer in these crank baits.

From: Gunner: Beechgrove, TN 7/3/21

Comments: Love the 1.5 and 2.5 Hard Knock.really calls in both Largemouth and Smallmouth in stained or dingy water. Excellent lure around rocks, bushes and trees. Casts great and runs true right out of the box. Couldn't be happier with the Hard Knock.

From: Randy: East Windsor, CT 6/27/21

Comments: The Strike King Hard Knock is a great bait and tends to catch plenty of fish

From: Unknown: Broken Arrow, OK 6/24/21

Comments: I love it, catches big fish runs true, bounces off wood great.

From: Jake: Sandpoint, ID 5/27/21

Comments: Perfect size, movement & rattle

From: Peter: Phoenix, AZ 5/7/21

Comments: This is what i would call a "high pitch" one knocker.  Not like a typical one knocker.  if you want a really good one try the LC DRS.(deep rattle sound).  It's $11.99 but worth every penny.

From: John: North Potomac 4/21/21

Comments: Great Lure that really hunts well. Easy to roll off rock /wood .Anytime Bass should be in the Shallows a KVD 1.5 is a great lure to try first!

From: Banks: Kimberly, AL 3/29/21

Comments: Fishing up north in Wisconsin we have a lot of different types of grass this bait is great for pulling them bigguns up with that louder deeper knock!

From: Andrew: Colgate, WI 3/26/21

Comments: The 1.5 is already a highly regarded crankbait, the hard knock brings a little extra for stained water. Its a great add to the box.

From: Justin 2/27/21

Comments: Love the lure right out of the package. The only issue I have is the front hooks are too big and can easily get hung on the square bill. I change my front hooks to a smaller size before tying one on.

From: Jeff: Leesburg, FL 2/16/21

Comments: Beautiful color and a nice sound to it.

From: Robbie: East Haven, CR 2/10/21

Comments: Sorry S.K. not a true one knocker should have only one ball for the true knocker bait.

From: Don: Huntington 1/22/21

Comments: Great bait at a great price!

From: CBC 1/14/21

Comments: This bait is excellent! I do not understand, though, why Strike King doesn't use the superior hooks that they use on the SK silent KVD silent 1.5 model. They are not even close on quality! Please correct this.

From: Unknown: Flint, TX 1/11/21

Comments: I have not tried this yet, but I know it is going to produce big results. I started trolling the Erie Canal with 1.0's in multiple colors and crush on them with every species you can imagine. Liking them so much, I bought the 4.0's and do very well on Pike and large mouth with them. I truly don't believe you can go wrong with any of the Strike King KVD square bills. Looking to target Smallmouth with this one, but I know it too will catch a variety of fish.

From: Unknown: 1/6/21

Comments: This bait is not a true knocker, it should have a single lead ball inside, with limited movement from side to side! This bait is a rattling bait!

From: Marc L: Rohrersville, MD 1/1/21

Comments: Typical Strike King square bill. Perfect in every way straight out of the pack.

From: Unknown: Shreveport, LA 12/30/20

Comments: Good crankbait, prefer this over the silent 1.5 for water with a little color to it. Caught some big perch on this bait!

From: JC: Netherlands 12/27/20

Comments: Great squarebill and Great color used this during a Bass Tmx had 5 quality fish in the boat with in 5 minutes. Great action and runs true .

From: Chad: Globe, AZ 12/16/20

Comments:
This new crankbait by Strick King has been a great addition to my fishing. I have used it on my last three trips to the river with great success I would recommend it to anyone looking for a new crankbait by them.

From: Bill 12/15/20

Comments: G
reat squarebill and have caught several good bass with it. Runs great right out of the box. Strong hooks and love the colors. This bait will get you bit.

From: William: McDonough, GA 12/12/20

Comments:
Swims great. Strong hooks out of the box and casts well.I'd recommend to anyone looking for a good, reasonably priced square bill.

From: David: Texas 12/3/20

Comments:
Great running Crankbait.This baitcasts very well and runs true out of the box.It has been very effective in catching "Big" fish!

From: Unknown: Royersford, PA 11/23/20

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