In conjunction with Strike King, Kevin Van Dam helped develop the Strike King 6XD crankbait over 5 years of testing.  One thing that makes the 6XD unique is its steep dive angle when the bait is first cranked down to the strike zone.  The 6XD reaches that 16-19 ft strike zone quickly, and stays there.  The Strike King 6XD does more than just dive to those critical depths, it does so with an incredibly enticing shimmy action, and deflects off of cover and obstructions while down to trigger reaction strikes from inactive bass.  The 6XD was a very critical part in KVD’s Kentucky Lake win in 2009 because it helped him cast further to reach and trigger those deep ledge fish.  The Strike King Pro Model 6XD should definitely be a key tool in any deep water anglers arsenal.