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Bandit Lures · Suspending Jerkbaits
Bandit Lures Generator, 4 3/4 in, 5/8 oz
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Options
- Item weight
- 1 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 5 x 27 x 27 inches
Quick take
A 4 3/4 in jerkbait with glow-stick insertion points for calling fish from extraordinary distances.
This slender 4.75-inch minnow jerkbait weighs 5/8 ounce and trolls down to about 27 feet with a wide, searching swim. It is made with walleye in mind and suits anglers working deep water for them. The Purple Shad finish is one of the universal patterns in the line.
Best for
- Night fishing with glow-in-the-dark presentations
- Low-light conditions at dawn and dusk
- Finding walleye from a distance with light
Skip if
- You need daytime-only lures
- You fish shallow water
Strengths
- Glow stick insertion allows customizable light output
- Wide searching action covers water quickly
- Designed by walleye fishing experts
Trade-offs
- Requires glow stick insert for full effectiveness
- 4 3/4 in size limits ultralight presentations
- Glow action may attract unwanted attention in clear water
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | glow jerkbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 3/4 in |
| Weight | 5/8 oz |
| Depth | 27 ft |
| Glow | Glow stick insertion points |
| Hook | Treble |
What can I catch with this?
- Walleye
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
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
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Black Pink Yellow Head, Chartreuse Green Purple Head, Chartreuse Orange Chartreuse Head, Chrome/Purple/Red/Orange, Chrome/Yellow/Green/Blue, Chrome/Yellow/Orange/Green, Neon Shad, Pearl Chartreuse Belly, Pink Yellow, Red Green Yellow Blacklace, White Blue Orange Head, White Yellow Pink Tail | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Clear | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Purple ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Pro Bone | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Red 1 | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 2", 1/4 oz | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 4 3/4", 5/8 oz, 4.5 Inch, 5/8 Ounce, 4.75 Inch, 5/8 Ounce, 4 5/8", 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 Generator Jerkbait, 5/8 oz, Chartreuse Orange Chartreuse Head | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:4.75 in | Hook size:— | Maximum diving depth:12 ft | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained and muddy water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Bandit Lures Generator Jerkbait, 5/8 oz, White Yellow Pink Tail | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:4.75 in | Hook size:— | Maximum diving depth:12 ft | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained and muddy water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Bandit Lures Generator, 4 3/4 in, 5/8 oz | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:4.75 in | Hook size:— | Maximum diving depth:27 ft | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), clear and stained water, walleye |
| Bandit Lures Generator Jerkbait, 3/4 oz, Candy Slush | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:4.63 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 | Purple Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| 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 Purple Shad.
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