Berkley · Deep Diving Crankbaits
Berkley Dredger Crankbait, 5/8 oz, Lone Ranger
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- Item weight
- 0.03 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 1.06 x 1.89 x 6.7 inches
Quick take
Deep-diving crankbait with slow rise on the pause, designed to stay in the strike zone on the retrieve and fall.
This 2 1/2 inch Dredger in Lone Ranger dives between 12 and 15.5 feet, a range that suits anglers working bass along deep ledges and points. Its compact body and weighted bill help it reach that depth on a cast, and it rises slowly on a pause. It fits anglers who want a deep diver at a moderate size.
Best for
- Fishing deep structure and ledges in lakes and rivers
- Slow steady retrieving over and around submerged timber
- Finding bass holding at depth in clear to moderate water
Skip if
- You need a fast-sinking or fast-rising lure
- You fish shallow water or dense weeds
Strengths
- Dives to 20-22.5 feet to reach deep fish and structure
- Unique slow rise on pause triggers strikes from hesitant bass
- Pre-tuned and ready to fish right out of the box
Trade-offs
- The synthetic material is not as durable as balsa under hard impacts
- Deep diving limits casting distance on lighter rods and line
- Slow rise means you must pause and wait for the bite on each cycle
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
What can I catch with this?
At 5/8 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, walleye and pike.
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
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 5/8 oz it runs down to 15.5 ft, in the deep zone, along drop-offs, rock and open water.
- 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
- 15.5 ft
- Depth zone
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Rock
- Drop-offs
What you need with it
A 5/8 oz crankbait is usually fished with a long casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 10 to 15 lb fluorocarbon line.
- Casting rodsA long medium-heavy rod with a moderate action throws a heavy lure far and absorbs its pull.
- Baitcasting reelsA slower gear ratio makes a deep-diving lure easier to reel all day.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks, so the lure reaches its depth; 10 to 15 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 5/8 oz lure pairs with a medium-heavy, moderate-action rod made for 1/2 to 1 oz lures and with 10 to 15 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium heavy |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/2 to 1 oz |
| Line test | 10 to 15 lb |
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Black Chartreuse, Blue Chartreuse, Citrus Shad, Vanilla Chartreuse | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Ghost Morning Dawn | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Green Shad, HD Blueback Herring, HD Tennessee Shad, HD Threadfin Shad, Honey Shad, Stunna Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Chameleon Pearl, HD White Bass | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| HD Bluegill, HD Yellow Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Irish Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Old Blue | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 2in - 5/16 oz | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 2 1/4in - 1/2 oz, 2 1/2in - 5/8 oz, 2 3/4in - 5/8 oz, 2.5 in - 5/8 oz, 2 3/4in - 3/4 oz, 3in - 7/8 ozThis one | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 3 1/4in - 1 1/8 oz | A big profile for pike, musky and striped bass in big water. |
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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 | Hook size | Maximum diving depth | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley Dredger Crankbait, 5/8 oz, Gilly | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:2.5 in | Hook size:4 | Maximum diving depth:15.5 ft | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), clear water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Berkley Dredger Crankbait, 5/8 oz, Lone Ranger | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:2.5 in | Hook size:4 | Maximum diving depth:15.5 ft | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Berkley Dredger Crankbait, 3 in, 7/8 oz, Big Money | Lure weight:7/8 oz | Length:3 in | Hook size:2 | Maximum diving depth:22.5 ft | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Berkley Dredger Crankbait, 3 1/4 in, 1 1/8 oz | Lure weight:1 1/8 oz | Length:3.25 in | Hook size:2 | Maximum diving depth:26 ft | Suits:Very deep (over 25 ft) |
| Berkley Dredger Crankbait, 1 1/8 oz, Blue Chartreuse | Lure weight:1 1/8 oz | Length:3.25 in | Hook size:2 | Maximum diving depth:26 ft | Suits:Very deep (over 25 ft), stained and muddy water |
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 | 5/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.5 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 12 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 15.5 ft |
| Lip | Long |
| Hook size | 4 |
| Color | Lone Ranger |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 15.5 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 5/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Lone Ranger.
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