Famous wartime generals such as George Washington, Douglas McArthur and George Patton are household names. But if they weren’t friends or family, good luck naming the troops. But we all know who shoots in the trenches and attacks the enemy: the infantry. Blockers and keepers for you football fans. It is in this spirit that Ever Green developed The CR series fighter jet. These bad-to-the-bone crankbaits always come to play, are endlessly reliable and make the ideal mainstay in any bass fishing battalion. And now, the veteran bait comes with three new uniforms.
About Crank Combat Series Ever Green CR
The five-size series – each tailored to a specific depth range – acts as a lipless lure to quickly cast a wide area for active fish. Known for their superior casting range, the CR Series baits remain surprisingly light to cast comfortably all day long. The CRs also have a well-defined swimming action with unmatched balance. Anatomically, you’ll appreciate their dead-ringing shadow profile, precise eyeballs, scale and gill patterns, terrifically sharp hooks, and durable diving bills.
CHAMPION SHAD (New Color)
New colors include Champion Shad, Chart Shad and Ghost Wakasagi complement the existing palette of Diamond Shad, Ayu, Blue Back Chart, Fire Craw, Olive Crawdad, Queen Shad, Pre-Spawn Dynamite, Hologram Wakasagi, Pumpkinseed, Cold Shad, Oki Gold, Oki Chart, Skeleton Wakasagi and Half Mirror Shad.
Let’s take a deeper dive into the individual models.
CR-6
Adept at avoiding obstacles, especially treacherous grass, preventing bite reduction often caused by grass entanglement. Even in difficult conditions when water quality drops in the spring and fall (due to circulation, etc.), the CR-6 performs consistently with a force that causes reaction bites. With its super long throw and excellent obstacle avoidance capabilities, the CR-6 is a nimble force that moves effortlessly through shallow spaces and complex shallow cover.
- HAPPY
- dives: 4 to 6 feet
- LENGTH: 2 1/4 inches (58 mm)
- WEIGHT: 7/16-ounce (13.2 g)
- HOOKS: #6
- MSRP $15.99
CR-8
Reliable and easy to use, the CR-8 is a no-nonsense bait that promises consistent results. Using the Tungsten Weight Transfer System as its main weight, the CR-8 casts incredible distances, even upwind, with a low orbit thanks to a body and rim designed for maximum drag reduction. At the same time, the CR-8 offers supreme accuracy for close and medium range casting. A low-gravity fixed underweight system solves the recoil problem commonly encountered in conventional models using a weight transfer system. CR-8’s hexagonal cross-section creates color variations and enhances its flare effect as well.
- HAPPY
- dives: 5 to 8 feet
- LENGTH: 2 ¼ inches (58 mm)
- WEIGHT: ½ ounce (13.7 g)
- HOOKS: #6
- MSRP $15.99
CR-10
The CR-10, like all members of the CR series, boasts exceptional throw distances. The cartel’s ability to go upwind puts it at a decisive advantage, especially on the big lakes, making it easier to track long distances. Also, despite its compact design, the CR-10 easily reaches depths of 10 feet, attracts chunks of fish and stimulates bites with its natural, high-speed motion and lively swinging motion. The CR-10 is resistant to grass snags and allows anglers to cast and reel comfortably all day long.
- HAPPY
- Depth: 8 to 10 feet
- LENGTH: 2 ½ inches (64 mm)
- WEIGHT: 9/16-ounce (16.5g)
- HOOKS: #6
- MSRP $16.99
CR-13
The CR-13 boasts the most maneuverability in the series, offering powerful distance – an absolute must for deep baits – and maintains its balance through upwind and upwind. Designed for it
perform like a 13-foot diver, the CR-13 calls the shots, bringing the unseen world deep below the surface right into the angler’s hands. With surprisingly light drag and resistance, the CR-13 fits the bill
on every rod and allows comfortable fishing all day long. In addition to exceptional distance, the CR-13 also achieves stable and consistent action with a light towing feel.
- HAPPY
- Depth: 10 to 13 feet
- LENGTH: 2 ¾-inches (68 mm)
- WEIGHT: ¾-ounce (21.0 g)
- HOOKS: #4
- MSRP $16.99
CR-16
The CR-16 casts brilliantly, while its light pick-up resistance is hard to come by on a deep bait. It can search deeper than 13 feet in gypsum (maximum depth: 16 feet), and even deeper than 25 feet when lined long. The CR-16’s erratic, secondary action pulls punches as it taps into the bottom as well as mid-range depth. CR-16 increases the level of deep stroke – whether in large lakes, reservoirs or rivers.
- HAPPY
- Depth: 14 to 16 feet
- LENGTH: 3 inches (75 mm)
- WEIGHT: 15/16-ounces (26.0 g)
- HOOKS: #6
- MSRP $17.99
Rumor has it that “CR” stands for “Combat Ready”. Name aside, trust that Ever Green’s CR Series is battle-tested and ready for deployment after deployment… and win after win.
