The Thunder Cricket is a bladed swim jig designed by Kevin VanDam, Greg Hackney, and Andy Montgomery. This jig is designed to have the necessary thump and flash, while being built to ensure the best hook set possible.
- Vibrating bladed jig
- Equipped with jungle-style flipping hook
- Features an ultra-thin stainless steel blade with Strike King's new Panther Hide Paint finish
- Comes in 5/8, 3/8, 3/4, and 1/2oz
Reasons to buy
- Andy Montgomery made a clear point that this jig was built in a way that the blade is far enough from the hook point, ensuring a better hook-up ratio
- Features Strike King's top of the line components, enabling a true action and no nonsense hook-setting
- Can be fished in many forms of cover
- Can be retrieved in various ways
- Nothing crazy, just the perfect amount of thump and an action that never disappoints
Reasons not to buy
- We're yet to read any major defects with the Thunder Cricket!
Reviews from our Readers
Bottom Line
If you're looking for a reliable bladed jig, you can't go wrong with the Thunder Cricket. This jig can be fished in various zones and in various ways, and has become a popular favorite in amongst bladed jig bass anglers.
FAQ's
About the brand
Strike King is an ever-famous brand within the bass industry which began in 1966. They started out as single bladed spinnerbaits, and quickly grew into one of the most diverse and respected lure brands. Strike King is arguably the most successful bait brand in bass fishing, and continues to develop innovative lures with the help of some of the finest professionals the sport has to offer.
Some of Strike King's most famous soft baits:
A few professional who Strike King work with:
- Kevin VanDam
- Brian Latimer
- Greg Hackney
