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The 6th Sense Axis Metal 2.0 Squarebill Crankbait is built around a patent-pending pivoting metal lip that produces a fundamentally different action than any conventional squarebill — the Erratic Hunting Action (EHA) causes the bait to randomly hunt side-to-side as it dives to 2–5 feet, mimicking the unpredictable movement of a fleeing or disoriented baitfish rather than the predictable wobble of a standard crankbait. The 2.0 update adds a metal insert in the mouth of the bill for a louder underwater knock and increased durability, while a 10% smaller bill delivers a more stable, controlled action. 2.5", 1/2 oz, #2 treble hooks. 

• Patent-Pending Pivoting Metal Lip — The core innovation of the Axis Metal; unlike a fixed plastic bill, the metal lip pivots during the retrieve to produce random, unpredictable side-to-side hunting movement; the pivot mechanism allows the lip to deflect off cover and change direction erratically rather than tracking straight — triggering reaction strikes from bass that have seen every standard squarebill retrieve.
• Erratic Hunting Action (EHA) — The pivoting metal lip produces 6th Sense’s proprietary Erratic Hunting Action — a random, side-to-side hunting movement that mimics a disoriented or fleeing baitfish; the unpredictable action is the primary trigger for reaction strikes from bass holding on shallow cover and structure.
• 2.0 Upgrade: Metal Insert for Louder Knock — A metal insert has been added into the mouth of the metal bill in the 2.0 version; the insert produces a louder, more pronounced underwater knock during the retrieve that adds an acoustic trigger to the visual EHA action; also increases bill durability for extended use around rocks, wood, and hard cover.
• 2.0 Upgrade: 10% Smaller Bill for Stable Action — The 2.0 bill is 10% smaller than the original Axis Metal bill; the reduced bill size produces a more stable, controlled action that maintains the EHA hunting movement without the excessive rolling or blowout of the original at higher retrieve speeds.
• 2–5 Foot Depth Range — Dives to 2–5 feet on a standard retrieve; ideal depth range for shallow cover fishing — laydowns, dock posts, riprap, and shallow grass edges where bass hold in the 2–5 foot zone; the squarebill profile deflects off cover to trigger reaction strikes.
• 2.5" / 1/2 oz — #2 Treble Hooks — 2.5-inch body at 1/2 oz provides the casting weight needed to reach shallow cover targets accurately; premium #2 treble hooks sized for the body profile and the bass species targeted in the 2–5 foot depth range.

Color Guide

• Shad Burst — High-flash shad imitation with burst finish; effective in clear to lightly stained water when shad are the primary forage; flash and shad profile trigger reaction strikes from bass keying on baitfish in open water and over shallow flats.
• 4K Bluegill — Hyper-realistic 4K bluegill imitation; effective around shallow cover where bluegill are present — docks, laydowns, and shallow grass edges; the detailed bluegill profile triggers territorial and feeding strikes from bass holding in bluegill habitat.
• 4K Shad — Hyper-realistic 4K shad imitation; effective in clear water where bass are keying on shad; the detailed scale pattern and realistic shad profile trigger strikes from sight-feeding bass in clear water conditions.
• Bluegill Spawn — Bluegill spawn color pattern; highly effective during the bluegill spawn (late spring through early summer) when bass are aggressively feeding on spawning bluegill around shallow cover and beds.
• Tiger Truese — Tiger pattern with Truese finish; effective attractor color for stained water and low-light conditions; tiger patterns provide high contrast and visibility in off-color water where natural imitation colors lose effectiveness.
• Boiled Crawfish — Boiled crawfish red/orange pattern; highly effective in spring when bass are feeding heavily on crawfish; red/orange tones trigger feeding strikes from bass keying on crawfish in rocky and hard-bottom shallow cover.

Best For

• Shallow Cover Fishing — Squarebill profile and 2–5 ft depth range are purpose-built for shallow cover — laydowns, dock posts, riprap banks, and shallow wood; the pivoting metal lip deflects off cover to change direction erratically and trigger reaction strikes from bass holding tight to structure.
• Reaction Strike Bass — Erratic Hunting Action and random side-to-side hunting movement trigger reaction strikes from bass that have seen standard squarebill retrieves; the unpredictable EHA action is most effective on pressured fish that ignore conventional crankbaits.
• Spring Bass Fishing — Boiled Crawfish and Bluegill Spawn colors for spring bass feeding on crawfish and spawning bluegill; 2–5 ft depth range covers the primary spring bass holding depth on shallow flats, points, and spawning areas.
• Stained Water — Louder underwater knock from the metal insert adds an acoustic trigger that helps bass locate the bait in stained or off-color water where visual triggers are reduced; Tiger Truese and Boiled Crawfish colors for maximum visibility in stained conditions.

The 6th Sense Cloud 9 C10 Deep Diving Crankbait is built for the deep water applications where bass fishing is won and lost — ledge fishing, offshore structure, submerged points, and channel edges in the 8–12 foot depth range. The unique bill and body profile was engineered to achieve true running depth without the tracking instability that plagues many deep divers at speed; the stabilized action keeps the bait inside the strike zone on the retrieve rather than rolling or blowing out when it contacts bottom or structure. 2.65", 5/8 oz, 8 colors.

Key Features

• 8–12 ft True Running Depth — The C10 designation targets the 8–12 foot depth range — the primary depth zone for ledge fishing and offshore structure bass during summer and fall; the bill geometry is engineered to achieve true running depth on a standard retrieve without requiring long casts or heavy line to reach the target depth.
• Unique Bill & Body Profile — Stabilized Action — The bill and body were co-engineered to maintain stabilized action at depth; many deep diving crankbaits lose their action and roll or blow out when they contact bottom or structure at depth — the Cloud 9 C10’s profile maintains consistent wobble and tracking through bottom contact and deflection off structure.
• True Running Depth — Engineered to run at the stated depth range on standard tackle; eliminates the guesswork of deep divers that run shallower than advertised; the C10 reaches 8–12 ft on a standard medium-heavy baitcast setup with 12–17 lb fluorocarbon, allowing anglers to precisely target depth zones on ledges and structure.
• Premium Color Schemes — Color palette developed specifically for deep water applications where light penetration and water clarity affect color visibility at depth; crawfish patterns (Wild Lava Crawfish, Gravel Craw, Ghost Melon Crawfish) for bottom-contact structure fishing, shad patterns (Ghost Pro Shad, Shad Sense) for open water ledge fishing, and high-visibility attractor colors (Chartreuse Pro Blue, Sexified Chartreuse Shad, Lavender Citrus) for stained water and low-light conditions.
• 2.65" / 5/8 oz — Standard deep diving crankbait size for bass fishing; 5/8 oz provides the casting distance needed to reach offshore structure and the bill load needed to achieve 8–12 ft running depth on a standard retrieve; 2.65" body matches the profile of shad and baitfish in the mid-size range that bass key on in deep water.

Color Guide

• Chartreuse Pro Blue — High-visibility chartreuse with pro blue accent; most effective in stained water and low-light conditions where chartreuse provides maximum visibility at depth; chartreuse tones trigger reaction strikes from bass in off-color water where natural imitation colors lose effectiveness.
• Wild Lava Crawfish — Wild lava crawfish pattern; highly effective for bottom-contact structure fishing where crawfish are the primary forage; lava tones provide high contrast and visibility in stained water while matching the coloration of active crawfish on rocky and hard-bottom structure.
• Ghost Pro Shad — Translucent ghost shad imitation; effective in clear water ledge fishing when bass are keying on shad in open water; ghost finish allows light to pass through the body for a lifelike translucent baitfish appearance at depth.
• Lavender Citrus — Lavender citrus attractor pattern; effective in stained water and low-light conditions; lavender and citrus tones provide high contrast and visibility in off-color water where natural baitfish colors lose effectiveness at depth.
• Shad Sense — Realistic shad sense imitation; effective in clear to lightly stained water for ledge fishing when bass are keying on shad; detailed shad profile triggers strikes from sight-feeding bass on open water ledges and offshore structure.
• Gravel Craw — Gravel crawfish imitation; effective for bottom-contact fishing on gravel and rock structure where crawfish are present; gravel tones match the natural coloration of crawfish on rocky bottom structure in clear water conditions.
• Ghost Melon Crawfish — Translucent ghost melon crawfish pattern; effective in clear water where a subtle, natural crawfish profile is preferred; ghost finish provides a lifelike translucent appearance that triggers strikes from pressured bass on heavily fished ledges.
• Sexified Chartreuse Shad — High-visibility chartreuse shad; most effective in stained water and low-light conditions where chartreuse provides maximum visibility at depth; chartreuse shad combination provides both the visibility of an attractor color and the profile of a natural shad imitation.

Best For

• Ledge Fishing — The primary application for the Cloud 9 C10; drag the bait along the top of a ledge at 8–12 ft and let it deflect off the edge to trigger strikes from bass stacked on ledge drops during summer and fall; shad patterns (Ghost Pro Shad, Shad Sense) for clear water ledges, chartreuse patterns for stained water ledges.
• Offshore Structure Fishing — Submerged points, humps, channel edges, and rock piles in the 8–12 ft range; the stabilized action maintains consistent wobble through bottom contact and structure deflection — critical for keeping the bait in the strike zone on irregular bottom structure.
• Summer & Fall Deep Bass — Bass move to deep structure during summer heat and fall transitions; the C10’s 8–12 ft depth range covers the primary summer and fall holding depth on most reservoirs and impoundments; crawfish patterns for bottom-contact structure, shad patterns for open water ledge fishing.
• Stained Water Deep Fishing — Chartreuse Pro Blue, Sexified Chartreuse Shad, and Lavender Citrus for stained water conditions where high-visibility attractor colors are needed to compensate for reduced light penetration at depth; chartreuse tones remain visible at 8–12 ft in stained water where natural imitation colors become invisible.

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The 6th Sense Cloud 9 C15 Deep Diving Crankbait is the deepest-running model in the Cloud 9 series — engineered for the 13–17 foot depth range where bass stack on deep ledges, offshore humps, and submerged structure during summer and fall. The unique bill and body profile achieves true running depth at 13–17 ft while maintaining the stabilized action needed to stay in the strike zone through bottom contact and structure deflection — the engineering challenge that separates a functional deep diver from one that rolls and blows out at depth. At 3" and 1 oz, the C15 carries the mass needed to load a long-cast deep diving bill and reach depths that lighter crankbaits cannot access on standard tackle. 2 colors.

Key Features

• 13–17 ft True Running Depth — The deepest-running model in the Cloud 9 lineup; the C15 designation targets the 13–17 foot depth zone — the primary holding depth for bass on deep ledges and offshore structure during summer and fall on most major reservoirs; the bill geometry is engineered to achieve true running depth on a standard long cast with 12–17 lb fluorocarbon on a medium-heavy baitcast setup.
• Unique Bill & Body Profile — Stabilized Action at Depth — The bill and body were co-engineered to maintain stabilized action at 13–17 ft; deep diving crankbaits are prone to rolling and blowing out at depth when they contact bottom or structure — the Cloud 9 C15’s profile maintains consistent wobble and tracking through bottom contact and deflection off deep structure where stabilized action is most critical.
• 3" / 1 oz — Deep Diving Mass — The 1 oz weight provides the casting mass needed to load a long-cast deep diving bill and reach 13–17 ft on a standard retrieve; heavier than the C10 (5/8 oz) to compensate for the additional bill resistance required to achieve the deeper running depth; 3" body matches the profile of larger shad and baitfish that bass key on in deep water during summer and fall.
• Premium Color Schemes for Deep Water — Color palette developed for deep water applications where light penetration affects color visibility at 13–17 ft; Crimson Craw for bottom-contact structure fishing where crawfish are the primary forage on deep rocky structure, Baby Crappie for open water ledge fishing where crappie and larger baitfish are present as forage for big bass.

Cloud 9 Series Depth Comparison

Color Guide

• Crimson Craw — Crimson crawfish pattern; effective for bottom-contact fishing on deep rocky and hard-bottom structure where crawfish are the primary forage; crimson tones provide high contrast and visibility at 13–17 ft in stained water while matching the coloration of active crawfish on deep structure.
• Baby Crappie — Realistic baby crappie imitation; effective for open water ledge fishing where crappie and larger baitfish are present as forage for big bass; the larger 3" C15 profile is well-suited for matching the crappie and larger baitfish profile that trophy bass key on in deep water during summer and fall.

Best For

• Deep Ledge Fishing (13–17 ft) — The primary application for the C15; drag the bait along the top of a deep ledge at 13–17 ft and let it deflect off the edge to trigger strikes from bass stacked on deep ledge drops during summer and fall; the C15 reaches depths that the C10 (8–12 ft) cannot access on standard tackle.
• Offshore Humps & Deep Structure — Submerged humps, deep channel edges, and offshore rock piles in the 13–17 ft range; the stabilized action maintains consistent wobble through bottom contact on irregular deep structure — critical for keeping the bait in the strike zone at depths where most crankbaits lose their action.
• Summer & Fall Deep Bass — Bass move to the deepest available structure during peak summer heat; the C15’s 13–17 ft depth range covers the deepest summer holding zones on most major reservoirs; Crimson Craw for rocky deep structure, Baby Crappie for open water ledges where larger forage is present.
• Trophy Bass Targeting — The larger 3" profile and deep running depth target the biggest bass that hold on the deepest available structure during summer; big bass often hold deeper than average-sized fish on the same ledge — the C15 reaches the depth zone where trophy fish are most likely to be holding.

The 6th Sense Cloud 9 C20 Deep Diving Crankbait is the deepest-running model in the Cloud 9 lineup — engineered for the 18–22 foot depth range where only the heaviest, longest-billed deep divers can reach on standard tackle. At 3.5" and 1.4 oz, the C20 carries the mass and bill surface area needed to achieve true running depth at 18–22 ft while maintaining the stabilized action that keeps the bait tracking true through bottom contact and structure deflection at extreme depth. The shad-focused color palette reflects the forage reality at 18–22 ft — shad are the dominant forage in the open water column at these depths, making shad imitations and shad-adjacent attractor colors the most effective choices for deep ledge and offshore structure fishing. 7 colors.

Key Features

• 18–22 ft True Running Depth — The deepest-running model in the Cloud 9 series; the C20 designation targets the 18–22 foot depth zone — the extreme deep water range that only the heaviest deep divers can reach on standard tackle; the bill geometry is engineered to achieve true running depth at 18–22 ft on a long cast with 12–17 lb fluorocarbon on a medium-heavy baitcast setup.
• Unique Bill & Body Profile — Stabilized Action at Extreme Depth — The bill and body were co-engineered to maintain stabilized action at 18–22 ft; stabilized action at extreme depth is the most difficult engineering challenge in deep diving crankbait design — the C20’s profile maintains consistent wobble and tracking through bottom contact and deflection off deep structure where most deep divers lose their action entirely.
• 3.5" / 1.4 oz — Extreme Depth Mass — The heaviest and largest model in the Cloud 9 series; the 1.4 oz weight provides the casting mass and bill load needed to achieve 18–22 ft running depth on a standard retrieve; significantly heavier than the C15 (1 oz) and C10 (5/8 oz) to compensate for the additional bill resistance required to achieve extreme running depth; 3.5" body matches the profile of larger shad and baitfish that big bass key on in deep open water.
• Shad-Focused Color Palette for Deep Water — The C20 color palette is shad-dominant — Shad Craft, Shad Shell, Shad Fantasy, Ghost Pro Shad, and Shad-Treuse — reflecting the forage reality at 18–22 ft where shad are the primary open water forage; attractor colors (Chartreuse Pro Blue, Lavender Citrus) for stained water and low-light conditions where natural shad imitations lose visibility at extreme depth.

Full Cloud 9 Series Depth Comparison

Color Guide

• Shad Craft — Realistic shad craft imitation; effective in clear to lightly stained water for open water ledge fishing when bass are keying on shad at depth; detailed shad profile triggers strikes from sight-feeding bass on deep ledges and offshore structure.
• Shad Shell — Shad shell finish with iridescent sheen; effective in clear water where the iridescent finish mimics the natural flash of shad scales at depth; the shell finish provides a different light-reflecting profile than standard chrome shad colors for pressured fish on heavily fished ledges.
• Shad Fantasy — Shad fantasy pattern; effective in clear to lightly stained water for bass keying on shad in open water; provides a slightly different shad profile than standard imitations for pressured fish that have seen conventional shad colors.
• Chartreuse Pro Blue — High-visibility chartreuse with pro blue accent; most effective in stained water and low-light conditions where chartreuse provides maximum visibility at 18–22 ft; chartreuse tones remain visible at extreme depth in stained water where natural shad imitations become invisible.
• Lavender Citrus — Lavender citrus attractor pattern; effective in stained water and low-light conditions; lavender and citrus tones provide high contrast and visibility at extreme depth in off-color water where natural baitfish colors lose effectiveness.
• Ghost Pro Shad — Translucent ghost shad imitation; effective in clear water ledge fishing when bass are keying on shad in open water; ghost finish allows light to pass through the body for a lifelike translucent baitfish appearance at depth that triggers strikes from pressured bass on heavily fished ledges.
• Shad-Treuse — Shad and chartreuse combination; bridges the gap between natural shad imitation and high-visibility attractor; effective in lightly stained water where a shad profile with added chartreuse visibility outperforms both pure natural imitations and pure attractor colors.

Best For

• Extreme Deep Ledge Fishing (18–22 ft) — The primary application for the C20; drag the bait along the top of a deep ledge at 18–22 ft and let it deflect off the edge to trigger strikes from bass stacked on the deepest ledge drops during peak summer; the C20 reaches depths that the C15 (13–17 ft) and C10 (8–12 ft) cannot access on standard tackle.
• Open Water Shad Schools — Shad-focused color palette and 3.5" profile for targeting bass feeding on shad schools suspended in open water at 18–22 ft; the C20’s depth range allows it to reach suspended bass that are holding below the depth range of lighter deep divers.
• Peak Summer Deep Bass — Bass move to the deepest available structure during peak summer heat; the C20’s 18–22 ft depth range covers the extreme summer holding depth on major reservoirs where bass seek the coldest available water; shad patterns for open water ledges, chartreuse attractor colors for stained water conditions.
• Trophy Bass Targeting — The largest profile (3.5") and deepest running depth in the Cloud 9 series for targeting trophy bass that hold on the deepest available structure; big bass often hold deeper than average-sized fish on the same ledge — the C20 reaches the extreme depth zone where trophy fish are most likely to be holding during summer.

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The 6th Sense Cloud 9 C25 Deep Diving Crankbait is the most extreme model in the Cloud 9 lineup — engineered for the 23–27 foot depth range that no standard deep diver can reach without specialized tackle. At 3.75" and 1.9 oz, the C25 is the largest and heaviest crankbait in the Cloud 9 series, carrying the mass and bill surface area required to achieve true running depth at 23–27 ft while maintaining the stabilized action that keeps the bait tracking true at extreme depth. The pure shad color palette — five shad-focused colors with no attractor options — reflects the forage reality at 23–27 ft where shad are the only relevant forage in the open water column at these depths. The Cloud 9 series covers 8 to over 25 feet with four models, allowing anglers to precisely target any depth zone from shallow ledges to extreme deep water. 5 colors.

Key Features

• 23–27 ft True Running Depth — The deepest-running model in the Cloud 9 series and among the deepest-running production crankbaits available; the C25 designation targets the 23–27 foot depth zone that requires a long cast, heavy fluorocarbon (17–20 lb), and a medium-heavy to heavy baitcast setup to achieve on a standard retrieve; the bill geometry is engineered to achieve true running depth at 23–27 ft without requiring specialized deep cranking tackle.
• Unique Bill & Body Profile — Stabilized Action at 23–27 ft — The bill and body were co-engineered to maintain stabilized action at 23–27 ft — the most demanding engineering challenge in the Cloud 9 series; at extreme depth, the bill resistance and water pressure combine to destabilize most deep divers; the C25’s profile maintains consistent wobble and tracking through bottom contact and deflection off deep structure where other deep divers lose their action entirely.
• 3.75" / 1.9 oz — Maximum Deep Diving Mass — The largest and heaviest model in the Cloud 9 series; the 1.9 oz weight provides the casting mass and bill load needed to achieve 23–27 ft running depth on a standard retrieve; significantly heavier than the C20 (1.4 oz), C15 (1 oz), and C10 (5/8 oz); 3.75" body matches the profile of larger shad and baitfish that trophy bass key on in extreme deep water.
• Pure Shad Color Palette — All five C25 colors are shad-focused — Shad Sense, Threadfin Shad, Ghost Pro Shad, Wild Shad, and Shad-Treuse — reflecting the forage reality at 23–27 ft where shad are the only relevant forage in the open water column; at extreme depth, crawfish are not present in the water column and attractor colors lose effectiveness as light penetration diminishes; shad imitations and shad-adjacent colors are the only productive options at 23–27 ft.

Complete Cloud 9 Series Depth Guide

Color Guide

• Shad Sense — Realistic shad sense imitation; effective in clear to lightly stained water for open water ledge fishing when bass are keying on shad at extreme depth; detailed shad profile triggers strikes from sight-feeding bass on the deepest ledges and offshore structure.
• Threadfin Shad — Accurate threadfin shad imitation; highly effective when threadfin shad are the primary forage on the fishery; threadfin shad are the dominant open water forage species on most major southern reservoirs where extreme deep ledge fishing is most productive.
• Ghost Pro Shad — Translucent ghost shad imitation; effective in clear water where the ghost finish mimics the natural translucency of shad at extreme depth; ghost finishes allow light to pass through the body for a lifelike appearance that triggers strikes from pressured bass on heavily fished deep ledges.
• Wild Shad — Wild shad pattern; effective in clear to lightly stained water for bass keying on shad in open water at extreme depth; provides a slightly different shad profile than standard imitations for pressured fish that have seen conventional shad colors on heavily fished ledges.
• Shad-Treuse — Shad and chartreuse combination; the only color in the C25 lineup with added visibility; effective in lightly stained water where a shad profile with added chartreuse visibility outperforms pure natural shad imitations; bridges the gap between natural imitation and attractor at depths where pure attractor colors are no longer effective.

Best For

• Extreme Deep Ledge Fishing (23–27 ft) — The primary application for the C25; drag the bait along the top of the deepest available ledge at 23–27 ft to trigger strikes from bass stacked on the deepest ledge drops during peak summer; the C25 reaches depths that no other Cloud 9 model — or most production crankbaits — can access on standard tackle.
• Open Water Shad Schools at Extreme Depth — Pure shad color palette and 3.75" profile for targeting bass feeding on shad schools suspended in open water at 23–27 ft; the C25’s depth range allows it to reach suspended bass that are holding below the depth range of every other Cloud 9 model.
• Peak Summer Trophy Bass — Trophy bass often hold on the deepest available structure during peak summer heat; the C25’s 23–27 ft depth range and 3.75" profile target the biggest bass that hold at the extreme depth zone where most anglers cannot reach with conventional deep diving crankbaits.
• Heavily Pressured Ledges — On heavily fished ledges where bass have seen every standard deep diver presentation, the C25 reaches a depth zone that most anglers are not fishing; bass that have been caught and released on C10 and C15 presentations often drop to deeper structure — the C25 targets the depth zone where pressured fish relocate.