Bandit Lures · Deep Diving Crankbaits
Bandit Lures BDT3D Series 300 Crankbait, 1/4 oz, Jackolantern
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- 7.08 g
Quick take
A 2-inch deep-diving crankbait that reaches 12 feet and digs into bottom structure, provoking strikes from bass and walleye.
This Series 300 crankbait in Jackolantern is a 2-inch, quarter-ounce plug with a long lip that reaches about 12 feet. Anglers cast it along deep banks and weedlines for bass, walleye and pike, or troll it behind a boat. It is a straightforward deep-diving choice for covering structure.
Best for
- Deep bass and walleye around bottom structure
- Parallel casting along deep banks and weedlines
- Ricochet presentations off wood and rocks
Skip if
- You fish shallow water; this dives 12 feet
- You need a shallower crankbait
Strengths
- Dives to 12 feet on 10 lb line for accessing deep structure
- Dull thud sound triggers aggressive strikes
- Butyrate body is durable and resists cracking from strikes
- Molded-in lip runs true right from the package
Trade-offs
- Digging bottom action means snags in weeds and wood are common
- 2-inch size appeals mainly to bass, walleye and pike
- Deep-diving design limits use in shallow water
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
What can I catch with this?
At 1/4 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, crappie and trout.
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
- Crappie
When and where to fish it
Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How to fish it
A crankbait with a long lip needs a long cast to get down, so it is fished by deep cranking.
Deep cranking
- Make the longest cast you can; a deep diver needs distance to get down.
- Hold the rod tip low and reel steadily until you feel the bottom.
- Keep the lure grinding along the bottom and pause when it deflects off rock.
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 1/4 oz it runs down to 12 ft, in the mid depth zone, around the outside edge of grass, wood and rock.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 12 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Rock
What you need with it
A 1/4 oz crankbait is usually fished with a spinning rod, a spinning reel and 6 to 10 lb line.
- Spinning rodsA medium-light rod with a moderate action casts a light lure and keeps small hooks pinned.
- Spinning reelsA spinning reel handles light line without backlash.
- Monofilament lineStretches, which keeps the hooks pinned; 6 to 10 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 1/4 oz lure pairs with a medium-light or medium rod with a moderate action and with 6 to 10 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium light or medium |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/8 to 1/2 oz |
| Line test | 6 to 10 lb |
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Black Stripes, Citrus Shad, Orange Crush CR, Pearl Chartreuse Belly, Pink Silver Sparkle CR | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Black Bubblegum CR | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the depth you need to reach, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandit Lures BDT3D Series 300 Crankbait, 1/4 oz, Jackolantern | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:2 in | Maximum diving depth:12 ft | Color:Jackolantern | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), bass, trout, walleye, pike & musky and crappie |
| Bandit Lures BDT3D Series 300 Crankbait, 2 in, 1/4 oz | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:2 in | Maximum diving depth:12 ft | Color:Pearl Chartreuse Belly | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained and muddy water, bass, trout, walleye, pike & musky and crappie |
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 | 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 12 ft |
| Lip | Long |
| Color | Jackolantern |
| Target species | Bass, Walleye and Pike & musky |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 12 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Jackolantern.
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