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Bandit Lures · Jerkbaits
Bandit Walleye Shallow Minnow Jerkbait, 4.75 in, 5/8 oz, Blue Shiner
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Options
Color: Blue Shiner
- Item weight
- 1 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 5 x 49 x 49 inches
Quick take
The Bandit Walleye Shallow is a 4 3/4-inch slender minnow jerkbait weighing 5/8 ounce that can be cast or trolled. It dives to about 12 feet, which suits walleye, zander and bass holding in medium depths. Its three trebles and 3D eyes come in a wide range of colors for matching the baitfish on the water.
Best for
- Trolling mid-depth flats and breaks
- Walleye and bass in 8 to 12-foot zone
- Casting near structures in moderate depths
Skip if
- You fish deep water beyond 12 feet
- You need ultra-shallow running lures
Strengths
- Integral lip for reliable running
- Dives to 12 feet on moderate trolling speeds
- Available in 40+ colors for matching local forage
Trade-offs
- Shallow diving depth limits deep-water applications
- 5/8 ounce requires medium-weight tackle
- Not designed for ultra-shallow or very deep water
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | minnow jerkbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5/8 oz |
| Dive depth | 12 ft |
| Lip | Integral |
| Hooks | Treble |
| Available colors | 40+ patterns |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- 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 12 ft, in the mid depth zone, along grass edges 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
- Rock
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Shiner, Chrome Black BackThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Gold Black Back | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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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 | 12 ft |
| Color | Blue Shiner |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Walleye and Bass |
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 12 ft.
What color is this version?
This version is Blue Shiner.
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