The Luhr Jensen Crippled Herring® is the most versatile lure you’ll ever use. Precision-engineered for maximum action with a life-like body shape, it features a unique design programmed to take full advantage of natural predator instincts. Originally created for salmon jigging, it can be vertically jigged, cast and retrieved, and even trolled in both fresh and saltwater alike. Every Crippled Herring is factory-shaped to mimic a stunned, struggling, or dying baitfish, triggering aggressive strikes from game fish across all seasons.
Product Specifications
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Brand: Luhr Jensen (Rapala VMC Corporation)
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Product Line: Crippled Herring®
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Length: 3 inches
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Weight: 1-1/2 oz
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Application: Freshwater and Saltwater
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Hardware: Premium VMC® treble hook included
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Techniques: Vertical Jigging, Casting & Retrieving, and Trolling
How to Use the Product (Brand Guidelines)
According to Luhr Jensen technical documentation, the Crippled Herring can be fished across multiple presentations:
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Vertical Jigging: Drop straight down to suspended or bottom-dwelling fish. Work the lure upward with a rod sweep, then let it drop to create the critical downward fluttering action. In cold water conditions, pause at the bottom of the drop for up to three seconds to connect with lethargic fish.
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Casting and Retrieving: Cast out, let the heavy-weighted body sink to your target depth, and retrieve at varying speeds to trigger a pronounced sideways kick.
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Trolling: Pull behind a boat at variable speeds. Erratic troll patterns or gentle rod-pumping dramatically increase strikes.
Why Purchase From Canal Bait and Tackle
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Rooted in Local Expertise: Situated right in the heart of the Cape Cod Canal, Canal Bait and Tackle is a small, family-run shop deeply tied to New England's legendary striped bass, bluefish, and local fishery waters.
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Real-World Guidance: Unlike big-box corporate monoliths or automated drop-shippers, a family-run tackle store tests and understands how lures like the 1.5 oz Crippled Herring perform in fast-moving currents, rips, and surf zones.
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Supporting Independent Small Business: When you buy from Canal Bait and Tackle, your hard-earned dollars directly support a dedicated local family keeping traditional tackle advice, personalized customer service, and community-focused angling alive on Cape Cod.
