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In this episode of Ike In The Shop, we're taking a close look at the NEW Berkley Frittside X and comparing it head-to-head with the original Berkley Frittside, one of my all-time favorite crankbaits for catching bass when the fishing gets TOUGH!
If you fish cold water, clear water, heavily pressured bass, or those brutal bluebird days after a cold front, you NEED to understand what makes a flat-sided crankbait so effective!
The original Frittside has been one of my favorite finesse crankbaits for years, but Berkley has taken it to another level with the NEW Frittside X!
We're breaking down TWO major improvements:
A NEW ultra-thin, ultra-strong circuit-board lip that creates an even tighter, crisper wobble and improves durability when deflecting off rocks, wood, and other cover.
NEW color options, including translucent shad patterns and natural crawfish colors, that help you dial in your presentation when bass are being selective.
I'll also explain why the Frittside's slow rise, subtle action, and incredible casting distance make it such a deadly crankbait from late fall through winter and into the prespawn!
Whether you're a tournament angler or just trying to catch more bass on tough days, these little details can make a BIG difference!
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Featured Baits in This Video:
👉Berkley Frittside X 5 Crankbait
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👉Berkley Frittside X 5 Jr. Crankbait
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Frittside_X_5_Jr_Crankbait/descpage-BFXHJ.html
👉Berkley Frittside X 5 Biggun Crankbait
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Frittside_X_5_Biggun_Crankbait/descpage-BFXHB.html
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🔥 Berkley Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon Line
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00:00 The BEST Crankbait EVER Just Got Better!
00:49 Why the Original Frittside Is So Good
01:45 Cold Water Crankbait Fishing
02:26 Clear Water and Pressured Bass
03:24 Tough Bluebird Conditions
03:59 Introducing the NEW Frittside X!
04:40 Two Major Improvements
05:00 The NEW Circuit Board Lip
06:34 Why a Thinner Lip Means a Tighter Wobble
08:09 Deflecting Off Rocks, Wood and Cover
09:17 Why the New Lip Is Stronger
10:10 NEW Frittside X Colors
11:58 Incredible Casting Distance
13:19 Final Thoughts on the Frittside X