13 FISHING · Crankbaits
13 Fishing Cliff Banger Floating Crankbait, 2.5 in, 0.5 oz
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.5 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 2.5 x 0.75 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 2.5 in floating crankbait with erratic wobble and HD paint, effective on bass and panfish.
The 13 Fishing Cliff Banger is a floating crankbait about 2.5 inches long and half an ounce, a size that suits anglers going after bass, perch and walleye. Its internal weight transfer design is built to help with longer casts. The Epic Shad finish and Mustad KVD Elite Triple Grip trebles complete the package.
Best for
- Bass and walleye in shallow structure
- Natural presentation with lifelike colors
- Steady retrieve or stop-and-go action
Skip if
- You need deep-diving crankbaits
- You fish heavy cover exclusively
Strengths
- Swims true at speed with erratic wobble
- Ultra-high definition paint enhances visibility
- Mustad KVD Elite treble hooks for secure hookups
Trade-offs
- Light at 0.5 oz, difficult to cast in wind
- Floating design limits deep water fishing
- HD paint can chip with repeated casting
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | floating crankbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.5 in |
| Weight | 0.5 oz |
| Paint | Ultra-high definition |
What can I catch with this?
At 1/2 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass and walleye.
- Bass
- Walleye
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How to fish it
This floating crankbait rises when you stop reeling, which makes a stop-and-go retrieve work.
Stop and go
- Crank the lure down with several fast turns.
- Stop for a second and let the lure rise slowly.
- Repeat all the way back to the bank or boat.
What you need with it
A 1/2 oz crankbait is usually fished with a casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 10 to 14 lb fluorocarbon line.
- Casting rodsA medium-power rod with a moderate action keeps the hooks pinned on a steady retrieve.
- Baitcasting reelsA slower gear ratio makes a steady cranking pace easier to hold.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks, so the lure reaches its depth; 10 to 14 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 1/2 oz lure pairs with a medium-power, moderate-action rod made for 1/4 to 5/8 oz lures and with 10 to 14 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/4 to 5/8 oz |
| Line test | 10 to 14 lb |
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Shad, Green Gizzard Shad, Olive ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Rusty Bream | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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About this type
A crankbait is a hard-bodied lure that wobbles on a steady retrieve; most have a lip that sets how deep they run.
On a lipped bait, a bigger or steeper lip usually sends it deeper.
Most lipped crankbaits float at rest and dive when reeled, so a pause lets the lure back up and away from a snag.
Compared with Jerkbaits: A jerkbait is worked with twitches and pauses and often suspends or floats; a crankbait is reeled.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.5 in |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Color | Epic Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Epic Shad.
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