Paladin 525

Paladin 525 – 5.25” Crankbait Fast. Flashy. Built to cover water. The Paladin 525 is your go-to lure when you want to pick up the pace without sacrificing realism. At 5.25 inches, it shares the bold profile of the Rogue 525 — but with a whole new attitude in the water. Where the Rogue has a wide hunting sweep, the Paladin runs a tighter wiggle with more roll, flashing its sides like a wounded baitfish. This distinct rolling action lets you retrieve faster, making it perfect for covering open water or triggering reaction bites from fish that are chasing. It also dives shallower, staying in the upper part of the water column — ideal for shoreline runs, grass edges, and early morning strikes. Hand-turned from air-dried cedar, the Paladin 525 features our signature stainless steel lip and a through-wired stainless body — all sealed beneath a smooth, rock-hard epoxy clear coat. This isn’t just a bait — it’s a weapon for aggressive fishing days. What Makes the Paladin 525 Unique: 🔁 Tight wiggle + exaggerated roll for high flash and lifelike movement 🚀 Faster retrieve without blowouts or tracking issues 🌊 Shallower dive — stays in the zone for shoreline predators and upper-column bites 🪵 Cedar construction for buoyancy and crisp response 🧲 Hand-cut stainless steel lip for tuned, repeatable performance 🧵 Stainless through-wire construction for durability you can feel 🖌️ Hand-painted and epoxy finish for lasting good looks Perfect For: Working high in the water column Burning through clear water or open flats Fast retrieves when fish are chasing Anglers who love a flashy, responsive lure Replacing your favorite mass-market crankbait — with something better, and built by hand 🎣 Handmade. Small batch. Built for anglers who fish with intent. If the Rogue 525 is a bruiser, the Paladin 525 is a blade — sharp, fast, and hard to ignore.