Cotton Cordell · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Cotton Cordell Red-Fin Shallow-Diving Crankbait, 5-7 in, 5/8-1 oz
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- Item weight
- 0.03 kg
- Product dimensions
- 7 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
Shallow-diving crankbait with vibrating hackle tail and rattles that dives 0-3 feet for bass and saltwater gamefish.
This is the big 7-inch, 1 oz Red-Fin in Chrome Black Back, a large profile for striped bass and big largemouth. It runs right under the surface, which makes it a fit for waking and slow twitching over shallow water. The 3/0 hook suits its bigger body.
Best for
- Bass in shallow cover near structure
- Redfish and specks in coastal shallows
- Trolling in slow-motion for violent strikes
Skip if
- You need a deep-diving lure; this stays shallow
- You fish dense vegetation; it snags easily
Strengths
- Hackle tail creates pulsating action that attracts aggressive strikes
- Shallow running depth reaches fish in shallow water and tight cover
- Effective trolled slowly or worked with twitching retrieve
Trade-offs
- Hackle tail can foul with debris in heavy grass
- At lighter weights it is hard to cast far in wind
- Rattle may reduce strikes in heavily pressured water
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
Specifications
| Type | shallow-diving crankbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5/8-1 oz |
| Hooks | #2 treble |
| Running depth | 0-3 ft |
What can I catch with this?
At 1 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, walleye and pike.
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
- Striped bass
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
What you need with it
A 1 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 1 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 |
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Gold/Orange | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Black Chrome Ayu, Chrome Black Back, Chrome Blue Back, Chrome HerringThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Bone, Bone Appetit | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Pearl/Red Head | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8 oz, 4", 3/8 oz | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 5", 5/8 oz, 5/8 oz, 5/8 oz (Jointed) | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 1 oz, 7", 1 ozThis one | 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 | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Cordell Red-Fin Crankbait, 3/8 oz, Chrome Blue Back | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:4 in | Maximum diving depth:3 ft | Color:Chrome Blue Back | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear and stained water, bass, walleye and striped bass |
| Cotton Cordell Red-Fin Crankbait, 3/8 oz, Gold/Orange | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:4 in | Maximum diving depth:3 ft | Color:Gold/Orange | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), stained and muddy water, bass, walleye and striped bass |
| Cotton Cordell Red-Fin Shallow-Diving Crankbait, 5-7 in, 5/8-1 oz | Lure weight:1 oz | Length:7 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Chrome Black Back | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, walleye, pike & musky and striped bass |
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 | 1 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 7 in |
| Color | Chrome Black Back |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass and Striped bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1 oz.
How long is it?
It is 7 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Chrome Black Back.
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