In this video, professional walleye angler Mark Courts showcases the new Berkley Shallow Money Badger, the latest addition to Berkley’s legendary crankbait lineup. Designed for versatility, this shallow-running model builds on the proven action of the original Money Badger while unlocking new opportunities for targeting bass, walleye, crappie, and more. Courts highlights why this bait belongs in every tackle box and how its unique build separates it from other shallow-diving crankbaits.
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Key Features
The Shallow Money Badger brings anglers five different sizes and more than 20 color patterns. Its bill is designed to deflect erratically off rock, wood, and grass, triggering aggressive reaction strikes. Whether fishing shallow rock, wood cover, emergent vegetation, or suspended fish in open water, this crankbait excels. Courts explains how its hunting action creates the unpredictable movement that consistently draws bites.
Versatility for Multiple Species
From panfish and smallmouth to walleye and largemouth, the Shallow Money Badger adapts to many conditions. The smallest size delivers finesse and excels on pressured waters, while the bigger models offer a larger profile for big fish around heavy cover. Courts stresses that size selection matters, and the full lineup allows anglers to adjust presentations to match the situation.
Why This Crankbait Stands Out
What sets this bait apart is its ability to reach fish across different depths with one crankbait family. It’s not just for shallow cover; suspended fish in deeper water also react to its rise-and-twitch action. Courts’ decades of on-the-water experience reinforce how this lure bridges finesse and power presentations, making it one of the most adaptable crankbaits Berkley has ever produced.
