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DONQL · Deep Diving Crankbaits
DONQL Crankbait Assortment, 1.77 in, 8-Pack
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- Item weight
- 4 Grams
Quick take
Small deep-diving crankbaits with intricate patterns and internal rattles that attract fish from a distance.
This set holds eight mini crankbaits, each about 4.5 cm and 4 grams, packed in a storage box for bass and other freshwater fish. Every lure has a built-in rattle that makes a noticeable sound to draw fish in from a distance, and each is fitted with a #6 barbed treble hook. It suits anglers who want a compact, multi-species set for bass, trout, catfish and salmon.
Best for
- Bass fishing in lakes and rivers
- Saltwater fishing for stripers and trout
- Pressured fish that ignore silent baits
Skip if
- You fish ultralight line; the treble hooks are heavy for the weight
- You need a crankbait that floats; these are sinking
Strengths
- Internal rattle creates noise to attract fish from far away
- Reflective patterns imitate natural baitfish
- ABS plastic is durable through strikes and structure
Trade-offs
- Small size limits casting distance on heavy rods
- Deep-diving lip requires steady retrieve
- Rattle may spook fish in very clear water
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | deep-diving crankbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 1.77 in |
| Count | 8 |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Body | ABS plastic |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Trout
- Salmon & steelhead
- Catfish
- Striped bass
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
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
| Rattle | Yes |
|---|---|
| Hook size | #6 |
| Pack count | 8 |
| Target species | Bass, Striped bass, Catfish, Trout and Salmon & steelhead |
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