Bucher Shallow Raider 7" Jointed Crankbait

Bucher Shallow Raider: 7" Jointed Series

The Ultimate Shallow-Water Predator Lure

The 7" Jointed Shallow Raider is a high-performance crankbait designed to trigger aggressive strikes from big game fish hiding in tight cover. By combining the legendary profile of the original Shallow Raider with a jointed tail section, this lure delivers an exaggerated, snake-like swimming action that predators find impossible to ignore. Whether you are fishing over high weed beds or across shallow rocky reefs, the Jointed Shallow Raider is your go-to tool for shallow-water dominance.

Master the Action: Versatility in Every Cast

While all Shallow Raiders produce incredible action with a straight retrieve or troll, the 7" Jointed model excels when worked as a jerkbait:

• For High Weeds: Use short jerks combined with longer pauses to keep the lure high in the water column and out of the vegetation.

• For Lateral Flash: To achieve a wide, side-to-side "walk-the-dog" action under the surface, perform your jerks with a bit of slack in your line. Allowing slack during the pause accentuates the erratic lateral kick.

• To Go Deeper: If the fish are holding lower, simply lengthen your jerk distance and reduce the pause time to drive the lure deeper into the strike zone.

Casting & Trolling Performance

The running depth of the Shallow Raider is highly adjustable based on your tackle and technique:

• Casting: Running depth varies by line diameter and cast length. Use heavyweight, thicker lines and shorter casts for ultra-shallow presentations. Switch to thinner gauge lines and longer casts to reach maximum depth.

• Trolling: The Shallow Raider performs best at speeds between 1 to 3 mph. Control your depth by adjusting the amount of line from rod tip to lure; use thicker line for a shallower run and thin diameter line for deeper tracking.

Technical Specifications

Pro Tactic: The Slack-Line Pause

The secret to the Jointed Shallow Raider is in the "slack." By giving the lure a moment of loose line immediately after a jerk, the jointed tail allows the bait to turn nearly 90 degrees, mimicking a panicked baitfish. This is the #1 trigger for following Muskies that are hesitant to commit.

Equip yourself with the Bucher Shallow Raider 7" Jointed and dominate the shallows this season.