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Bandit Lures · Deep Diving Crankbaits
PopularBandit Deep Walleye Lure, 4.75 in, 5/8 oz
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- Product dimensions
- 5 x 61 x 61 inches
Quick take
Deep-diving slender minnow designed for walleye that searches with a wide, steady action through the water column.
The Walleye Deep is a 4 3/4-inch slender minnow plug built for trolling, reaching around 27 feet down. Its round lip and 5/8 oz body give it a wide, searching swing for walleye along drop-offs and open water. It suits anglers working trolling spreads for walleye in big lakes.
Best for
- Open water where predators hunt
- Cold-water seasons when walleye run deep
Skip if
- You fish shallow lakes
- You need a topwater or floating lure
Strengths
- Dives to 27 feet where walleye often hold
- Molded-in lip provides consistent tracking on trolls
- Universal color patterns work across regions
Trade-offs
- Heavy, deep-diving design difficult to cast and control
- VMC trebles snag easily on rocks and wood
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | deep-diving minnow jerkbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5/8 oz |
| Hooks | VMC treble |
| Dive depth | 27 ft |
What can I catch with this?
At 5/8 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, walleye and pike.
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How to fish it
Crankbaits are usually fished on a steady retrieve that keeps the lure near the bottom or the cover.
Steady cranking
- Cast past the target and point the rod tip down toward the water.
- Reel at a steady medium pace until the lure reaches its depth.
- Keep it ticking the bottom or the cover, and pause when it deflects.
How deep and around what
At 5/8 oz it runs down to 27 ft, reaching fish that hold on deep structure and in open water.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft) (this product)
- Maximum diving depth
- 27 ft
- Depth zone
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Drop-offs
What you need with it
A 5/8 oz crankbait is usually fished with a long casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 10 to 15 lb fluorocarbon line.
- Casting rodsA long medium-heavy rod with a moderate action throws a heavy lure far and absorbs its pull.
- Baitcasting reelsA slower gear ratio makes a deep-diving lure easier to reel all day.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks, so the lure reaches its depth; 10 to 15 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 5/8 oz lure pairs with a medium-heavy, moderate-action rod made for 1/2 to 1 oz lures and with 10 to 15 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium heavy |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/2 to 1 oz |
| Line test | 10 to 15 lb |
What it imitates
Its natural pattern imitates bluegill and perch.
- Bluegill
- Perch
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Black Stripes, Chartreuse Blue Back, Chartreuse Orange Belly, Chartreuse Pearl Scales, Chartreuse Rootbeer, Neon Shad, Orange Crush, Pearl Chartreuse Back, Pink Silver Sparkle | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Red Fire Tiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Clear | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Transparent Gizzard Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Pearl | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Green Clown, Khaki Brown Back/Scales, Viral PerchThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Chrome Red Eye, Red Head | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Green Black Splatter | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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 | 5/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.75 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 27 ft |
| Lip | Round |
| Color | Viral Perch |
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Walleye |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 27 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 5/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4.75 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Viral Perch.
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