Bandit Lures · Jerkbaits
Bandit Lures BDTB Jerkbait, 4 3/4 in, 5/8 oz, Chartreuse Green Back
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- Item weight
- 1 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 5 x 99 x 99 inches
Quick take
A 4.75-inch slender minnow jerkbait in Chartreuse Green Back, built for trolling walleye water. It weighs 5/8 ounce and runs down to about 27 feet with a wide, searching swim. A molded-in lip keeps it tracking straight.
Best for
- Trolling for walleye at depth
- Smallmouth and pike in lakes
- Universal color patterns work anywhere
Skip if
- You want a fast-sinking lure
- You need minimal depth capability
Strengths
- True-running design out of the package
- Tough trebles and 3D eyes inspire confidence
- Molded-in lip provides durable, consistent action
Trade-offs
- Slender profile may miss aggressive fish that strike short
- At 5/8 oz requires medium to heavy tackle
- Trolling depth of 14 ft limits shallow-water use
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Walleye
When and where to fish it
Its bright, high-visibility pattern suits stained and muddy water under an overcast sky or in low light.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How deep and around what
It runs down to 27 ft, in the deep zone, along drop-offs and rock.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft) (this product)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 27 ft
- Depth zone
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Rock
- Drop-offs
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Black Stripes, Chartreuse Blue Back, Chartreuse Green Back, Orange CrushThis one | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Fire Tiger, Red Fire Tiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Blue Shiner, Chrome Black Back, Chrome Blue Back, Transparent Gizzard Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Green Clown, Viral Perch | 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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| Purple Mist | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1/3 ounce, 1/3 oz | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 5/8 ounce, 5/8 oz, 3/4 ounce, 3/4 ozThis one | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Hook size | Maximum diving depth | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandit Lures BDTB Jerkbait, 4 3/4 in, 5/8 oz, Chartreuse Green Back | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:4.75 in | Hook size:— | Maximum diving depth:27 ft | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), stained and muddy water, walleye |
| Bandit B-Shad 4.75 in 5/8 oz Minnow Jerkbait | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:— | Hook size:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Bandit Lures BDTB Jerkbait, 5/8 oz, Red Head | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:— | Hook size:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Suits:Stained water, walleye |
| Bandit Lures BDTB Jerkbait, 4 5/8 in, 3/4 oz, Overflow | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:4.625 in | Hook size:#4 | Maximum diving depth:— | Suits:— |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 5/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.75 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 27 ft |
| Color | Chartreuse Green Back |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
| Target species | Walleye |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 5/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4.75 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 27 ft.
What color is this version?
This version is Chartreuse Green Back.
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