Cotton Cordell · Crankbaits
Cotton Cordell Wally Diver 3-Pack Assortment, Walleye
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- Item weight
- 0.27 g
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 3 inches
Quick take
Three assorted Cotton Cordell Wally Divers in proven colors for walleye trolling and casting in reservoirs.
This three-pack of Wally Diver crankbaits gives walleye anglers small, slender lures about 2½ inches long. Each one floats at rest and dives to roughly 8 feet when cranked, which suits shallow to mid-depth water. Keep the pack on hand to change depth or lure profile as conditions shift on the water.
Best for
- Trolling for walleye in lakes and reservoirs
- Spring walleye fishing in shallow to medium depths
- Anglers who trust proven walleye lure designs
Skip if
- You fish smallmouth or largemouth bass
- You prefer soft plastic baits
Strengths
- Cotton Cordell is an industry standard for walleye
- Three colors cover various water conditions
- Proven design that has worked for decades
Trade-offs
- Diving depth not specified; may be shallow or medium
- Metal construction heavier and less responsive than cranks
- Treble hooks snag weeds easily
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Beginner
Specifications
| Type | walleye crankbait |
|---|---|
| Count | 3 lures |
| Colors | Chrome/Blue, Fluorescent Red/Black, Perch |
| Size | Medium |
| Body | Metal |
| Brand reputation | Industry standard |
What can I catch with this?
At 1/4 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, crappie and trout.
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
- Crappie
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
This floating crankbait rises when you stop reeling, which makes a stop-and-go retrieve work.
Stop and go
- Crank the lure down with several fast turns.
- Stop for a second and let the lure rise slowly.
- Repeat all the way back to the bank or boat.
How deep and around what
At 1/4 oz it runs down to 8 ft, in the mid depth zone, around the outside edge of grass, wood 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
- 8 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Rock
What you need with it
A 1/4 oz crankbait is usually fished with a spinning rod, a spinning reel and 6 to 10 lb line.
- Spinning rodsA medium-light rod with a moderate action casts a light lure and keeps small hooks pinned.
- Spinning reelsA spinning reel handles light line without backlash.
- Monofilament lineStretches, which keeps the hooks pinned; 6 to 10 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 1/4 oz lure pairs with a medium-light or medium rod with a moderate action and with 6 to 10 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium light or medium |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/8 to 1/2 oz |
| Line test | 6 to 10 lb |
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 | 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.5 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 8 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Pack count | 3 |
| Target species | Walleye |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 8 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.5 in long.
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