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Bandit Lures · Jerkbaits
Bandit Lures BDTB Jerkbait, 5/8 oz, Red Head
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- Item weight
- 0.63 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 5 x 103 x 103 inches
Quick take
A slender minnow jerkbait in a Red Head pattern, sized at 5/8 ounce for trolling. It targets walleye and carries treble hooks with a molded-in lip. Anglers who troll for walleye can use it to cover water at moderate depth.
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 craw or red pattern suits stained water.
- Clarity
- Stained
What it imitates
Its craw or red pattern imitates crawfish.
- Crawfish
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Black Stripes, Chartreuse Blue Back, Chartreuse Green Back, Orange Crush | 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 HeadThis one | 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 |
|---|---|
| Color | Red Head |
| Color family | Craw and red |
| Target species | Walleye |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 5/8 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Red Head.
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