Strike King KVD Elite 1.5

The Strike King KVD Elite 1.5 is built for the shallow-water grind—when bass are pressured, cover is thick, and every cast needs a purpose. With upgraded treble hooks and premium components, it keeps the original squarebill concept but tightens up the execution for more dependable performance.

Designed and tuned by Kevin Van Dam, the Strike King KVD Elite 1.5 gets to its working zone quickly and earns bites by crashing into wood and rock, then kicking free with an erratic, searching wander. The silent, no-rattle build is a steady advantage after fish have been educated by loud hardbaits, letting you keep the same productive angles and still look different. Work it with a steady grind, then mix in short stalls or quick speed bursts to trigger reaction strikes as it deflects through shallow cover in that 3–6ft window.

Why Bass Anglers Love It

• Keeps you coming through laydowns and riprap clean, thanks to the squarebill design that’s made to deflect off cover.
• Creates reaction opportunities on pressured fish, thanks to the erratic wandering, searching action shallow bass track and commit to.
• Maintains confidence bite after bite, thanks to upgraded treble hooks and premium components that improve hookup and landing consistency.
• Gives your presentation a quieter profile as a true bass crankbait, thanks to the silent no-rattle construction.
• Covers water efficiently without blowing past the strike zone, thanks to how the Strike King KVD Elite 1.5 reaches depth quickly and stays productive around target cover.

Technical Specifications

• Length: 2-1/4"
• Weight: 3/8oz
• Running Depth: 3–6ft
• Construction: Silent (no rattle)