The Strike King Pro Model 6XD Crankbaits underwent an extensive year-long design and testing process in collaboration with renowned angler Kevin VanDam, who used a prototype to achieve impressive results during the 2009 BASS Elite Series event at Kentucky Lake. VanDam’s goal was to create a bait that could effectively target deep ledge fish, reaching depths of 18-20 feet with the perfect wobble and shimmy to entice bites. This well-balanced bait boasts a smooth and powerful cast and a steep dive angle for quick access to the strike zone. According to VanDam, the bait consistently reached depths of 18-19 feet and its unpredictable movements on the bottom were what ultimately triggered the bass to strike.