Shimano Macbeth Flat 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)5.7 cm (2 1/4")
- Weight (g / oz)9 g (0 5/16 oz)
- Depth (m / ft)0.9–1.5 m (3–5 ft)
Available colors
The Shimano Macbeth Flat Pro Blue is a shallow-running, flat-sided crankbait engineered to overcome the casting limitations typically seen in this lure style. Powered by Shimano’s JET BOOST technology, it maintains a stable flight posture for longer, more accurate casts without sacrificing its signature tight rolling action. The Circuit Board round bill gives the lure a crisp, subtle flick while diving 3 to 5 feet, making it ideal for cold water, pressured bass, and finesse cranking scenarios. Its slow-floating design keeps the lure in the strike zone longer after pauses or deflections. Compact, responsive, and highly castable, the Macbeth Flat excels when anglers need a premium flat-sided crank with added range and control.
Best Conditions
- Season: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- Best Water Clarity: Clear, Stained
- Light: Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night, Midnight
Recommended Tackle
- Rod Power: Light (L), Medium Light (ML)
- Line Test: 8 lb / 4 kg, 10 lb / 5 kg, 12 lb / 6 kg
- Leader Length: 18 in / 45 cm, 24 in / 60 cm
Media & How-to
Pause during retrieve to take advantage of the slow float and keep the lure in the strike zone longer.
