Chatter, Thump, and Flap Your Way to Bass!

The Strike King Thunder Cricket & Rage Craw Bladed Jig Combo is a custom-curated kit by Discount Tackle Staff, pairing two of Strike King’s most effective baits into a ready-to-fish system. Whether you’re fishing shallow cover, open water, or grass edges, this combo delivers unmatched vibration and action.

Included in this Kit:

• Strike King Thunder Cricket 3/8 oz: Designed with input from Strike King pros Kevin VanDam, Greg Hackney, and Andy Montgomery, the Thunder Cricket features a ChatterBait-inspired blade and recessed head design for erratic, thumping action. Rigged with Owner’s Jungle Flipping Hook and molded screw-lock keeper to hold trailers tight.  Don't forget to check out the rest of the Strike King Thunder Crickets in all of its sizes and colors!

• Strike King Rage Craw 4 Inch (7 baits per pack): The ultimate bladed jig trailer, with Rage Claw technology that flaps and kicks at even the slightest movement. Its lifelike profile adds vibration, realism, and bulk to the Thunder Cricket for irresistible strikes. Check out the rest of the colors of the Strike King Rage Craw!

How To Fish the Thunder Cricket & Rage Craw Combo
This is a versatile bladed jig setup that works in a variety of conditions—here’s how to make the most of it:

1. Rig It: Thread the Rage Craw onto the Thunder Cricket, claws facing down for maximum kick on the retrieve.

2. Target Zones: Cast along grass lines, shallow flats, submerged wood, or open-water points. Bladed jigs excel in slightly stained to muddy water where vibration helps bass find the bait.

3. Retrieve: Start with a steady medium retrieve to keep the blade thumping. Mix in pauses, rod pops, or speed changes to trigger reaction bites.

4. Hookset: When the Thunder Cricket loads up, keep reeling until you feel the fish, then sweep hard with a firm hookset. The Jungle Flipping Hook will do the rest.

With the proven action of the Thunder Cricket and the flapping power of the Rage Craw, this kit is tailor-made for bass fishing success. Just tie it on, cast, and get ready for some violent strikes.