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The Strike King Thunder Cricket vibrating swim jig in 3/8 ounce Bluegill is a bladed swim jig designed by some of the best names in bass fishing—Kevin VanDam, Greg Hackney, and Andy Montgomery. If you're looking for a swim jig that delivers consistent action and draws strikes throughout the water column, this is the kind of lure that earns its place in your tackle box. The Thunder Cricket works whether you're burning it near the surface, hunting shallow cover, or dragging it deep—which makes it useful across different seasons, water clarity, and target scenarios.
What sets the Thunder Cricket apart is its engineering. The jig features an ultra-thin, ultra-stiff stainless steel blade paired with Strike King's Panther Hide paint finish, a combination that produces the vibration and flash that trigger aggressive strikes. The design is built around a jungle-style flipping hook, geometry that supports solid hookups when fish commit. Whether you fish it fast to cover water or slow it down on structure, the blade's vibration does the work of calling fish to your lure.
The 3/8 ounce weight offers a good balance between casting distance and lift—heavy enough to reach deeper zones and hold a path on windy days, light enough to maintain swimming action without bogging down. Bluegill is a versatile color choice that mimics natural forage in most freshwater settings, making it a reliable starting point when you're not sure what the bass are keyed on.
| Brand | Strike King | |
| Product Type | Vibrating Swim Jig | |
| Weight | 3/8 ounce | |
| Color | Bluegill | |
| Hook Style | Jungle-style flipping hook | |
| Blade Material | Stainless steel |
The Thunder Cricket works across a range of retrieves. Fish it fast to cover water and trigger reaction strikes, or slow it down to crawl it through weeds or around deep structure. The blade keeps producing vibration and flash regardless of speed, so you can adapt to conditions and what the bass are responding to on any given day.
Yes. The 3/8 ounce size provides sufficient weight for solid casting distance while maintaining the jig's swimming action. It's also heavy enough to handle wind without sacrificing the blade's vibration or lift.
The Bluegill color is included on this jig and is a proven choice for mimicking natural baitfish in most freshwater bass fisheries, making it a strong first option when conditions vary or forage patterns are unclear.

SKU: 127820850 • Weight: 0.25oz




Availability: In Stock
Current Stock: Out of stock
The Strike King Thunder Cricket vibrating swim jig in 3/8 ounce Bluegill is a bladed swim jig designed by some of the best names in bass fishing—Kevin VanDam, Greg Hackney, and Andy Montgomery. If you're looking for a swim jig that delivers consistent action and draws strikes throughout the water column, this is the kind of lure that earns its place in your tackle box. The Thunder Cricket works whether you're burning it near the surface, hunting shallow cover, or dragging it deep—which makes it useful across different seasons, water clarity, and target scenarios.
What sets the Thunder Cricket apart is its engineering. The jig features an ultra-thin, ultra-stiff stainless steel blade paired with Strike King's Panther Hide paint finish, a combination that produces the vibration and flash that trigger aggressive strikes. The design is built around a jungle-style flipping hook, geometry that supports solid hookups when fish commit. Whether you fish it fast to cover water or slow it down on structure, the blade's vibration does the work of calling fish to your lure.
The 3/8 ounce weight offers a good balance between casting distance and lift—heavy enough to reach deeper zones and hold a path on windy days, light enough to maintain swimming action without bogging down. Bluegill is a versatile color choice that mimics natural forage in most freshwater settings, making it a reliable starting point when you're not sure what the bass are keyed on.
| Brand | Strike King | |
| Product Type | Vibrating Swim Jig | |
| Weight | 3/8 ounce | |
| Color | Bluegill | |
| Hook Style | Jungle-style flipping hook | |
| Blade Material | Stainless steel |
The Thunder Cricket works across a range of retrieves. Fish it fast to cover water and trigger reaction strikes, or slow it down to crawl it through weeds or around deep structure. The blade keeps producing vibration and flash regardless of speed, so you can adapt to conditions and what the bass are responding to on any given day.
Yes. The 3/8 ounce size provides sufficient weight for solid casting distance while maintaining the jig's swimming action. It's also heavy enough to handle wind without sacrificing the blade's vibration or lift.
The Bluegill color is included on this jig and is a proven choice for mimicking natural baitfish in most freshwater bass fisheries, making it a strong first option when conditions vary or forage patterns are unclear.
SKU: 127820850 • Weight: 0.25oz
