Shimano Macbeth 50F Pro Blue
Lure Details
- BrandShimano
- CategoryHard Baits
- TypeCrankbaits
- Target SpeciesBass, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Peacock Bass, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout
- Water TypeFreshwater
- ColorsBlue, Pink
- MaterialHard Plastic / ABS
- Action / BehaviorFloating, Wobbling
- Length (cm / in)5 cm (1 15/16")
- Weight (g / oz)12 g (0 7/16 oz)
- Depth (m / ft)0.9–1.5 m (3–5 ft)
Available colors
The Shimano Macbeth 50F Pro Blue is a compact power-crank designed for heavy cover situations where anglers need to downsize without sacrificing action. Its oversized Hybrid Edge square bill generates an aggressive side-to-side wobble while protecting the hooks as it grinds through wood, rock, and vegetation. A one-piece molded internal weight keeps the lure tracking straight and recovering instantly after deflections to trigger reaction strikes from pressured predators like bass. Diving 3 to 5 feet, it excels at making bottom contact and provoking big bites in shallow to mid-depth zones. Tough, buoyant, and finely tuned, the Macbeth 50F offers finesse-sized precision with full-sized crankbait power.
Best Conditions
- Season: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- Best Water Clarity: Clear, Stained
- Light: Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night, Midnight
Recommended Tackle
- Rod Power: Medium (M)
- Line Test: 10 lb / 5 kg, 12 lb / 6 kg, 15 lb / 7 kg
- Leader Length: 18 in / 45 cm, 24 in / 60 cm, 36 in / 90 cm
Media & How-to
Retrieve with steady speed and force intentional cover deflections to trigger strikes.
