New for 2019 is Strike King’s new premium bladed swim jig, the Thunder Cricket. Designed by KVD and other top SK pros, the Thunder Cricket is meant to be the best bladed jig on the market. There’s no doubt it was inspired by the super popular Evergreen Jackhammer Chatterbait, from the forward weighted head design to the custom painted stainless steel blade, the snap and the keeper, and the decision to use the best possible hook (Owner 4/0 Jungle for the Thunder Cricket).
The blade to head connection was licensed to Strike King by Z-Man, so technically you could call the Thunder Cricket a chatterbait and not just a bladed jig. But the line tie does actually move up and down on the head, which should help minimize the leverage a fish can gain while hooked and fighting.
This is definitely a unique new product and I’m super excited to try it out. Look out for a more comprehensive review on the Strike King Thunder Cricket later this year.
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