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Duel · Deep Diving Crankbaits

Duel Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep Diver Walleye, 4 3/8 in, Hot tiger

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Color: Hot tigerSize: 4 3/8 Inch6 colorsChange

Color: Hot tiger

Size: 4 3/8 Inch

Item weight
0.02 Pounds
Product dimensions
6.5 x 1.38 x 0.79 inches

Quick take

Classic slow-sinking deep-diving minnow crankbait designed for walleye and perch in freshwater lakes.

This 4 3/8 inch floating crankbait in the Hot tiger finish is a deep-diving minnow shape for walleye anglers. Its long lip and floating buoyancy make it a fit for anglers who run deep-diving minnows near the surface and mid-depths.

Best for

  • Perch and pike in deep channels
  • Cold-water months when fish hold in deeper structure

Skip if

  • You fish shallow water
  • You need a topwater crankbait

Strengths

  • Proven design catches walleye and pike reliably
  • Slow sink suits shallow trolling depths
  • Small minnow profile mimics natural forage

Trade-offs

  • Floating and sinking options require two purchases
  • Round bend hooks less effective on hard strikes

Fishing fit

Water
  • Freshwater
Techniques
  • Trolling
  • Casting
Skill level
  • Intermediate

Facts

This version's specifications
Length4.375 in
BuoyancyFloating
LipLong
ColorHot tiger
Target speciesWalleye

Which one should I pick?

Choose the version by the depth you need to reach, then choose the color by water clarity.

Versions of this product on this site
VersionLengthBuoyancyLipTarget speciesColorSuits
Duel Yo Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep Diver, 4.375 inLength:4.375 inBuoyancy:FloatingLip:LongTarget species:WalleyeColor:Green perchSuits:Clear water, walleye
Duel Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep Diver Walleye, 4 3/8 in, Hot tigerLength:4.375 inBuoyancy:FloatingLip:LongTarget species:WalleyeColor:Hot tigerSuits:Walleye

How it compares

How this product compares with similar products on this site
ProductLengthBuoyancyLipColorTarget species
Duel Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep Diver Walleye, 4 3/8 in, Hot tigerLength:4.375 inBuoyancy:FloatingLip:LongColor:Hot tigerTarget species:Walleye
Duel Yo Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep Diver Walleye, 4 3/8 inLength:4.375 inBuoyancy:FloatingLip:LongColor:WhiteTarget species:Walleye
Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep Diver Walleye, 90mm, MidnightLength:3.5 inBuoyancy:FloatingLip:LongColor:MidnightTarget species:Walleye
Bandit Lures BDT3D Series 300 Crankbait, 2 in, 1/4 ozPick it if you want a floating 2-inch Series 300 crankbait in Pearl Chartreuse Belly that runs 8 to 12 feet on 10-lb line.Length:2 inBuoyancy:FloatingLip:LongColor:Pearl Chartreuse BellyTarget species:Bass, Walleye and Pike & musky
Rapala X-Wrap Magnum Deep Diver, 5.5 in, 1.6 oz, Psycho ChartLength:5.5 inBuoyancy:FloatingLip:LongColor:Psycho Chart PSYCTarget species:Offshore pelagics
Yo-Zuri 3DB Deep Crank, 2.75 in, Prism ShadLength:2.75 inBuoyancy:FloatingLip:LongColor:Prism ShadTarget species:Bass

What can I catch with this?

  • Walleye

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. This floating crankbait rises when you stop reeling, which makes a stop-and-go retrieve work.

Deep cranking

  1. Make the longest cast you can; a deep diver needs distance to get down.
  2. Hold the rod tip low and reel steadily until you feel the bottom.
  3. Keep the lure grinding along the bottom and pause when it deflects off rock.

Stop and go

  1. Crank the lure down with several fast turns.
  2. Stop for a second and let the lure rise slowly.
  3. Repeat all the way back to the bank or boat.

Steady cranking

  1. Cast past the target and point the rod tip down toward the water.
  2. Reel at a steady medium pace until the lure reaches its depth.
  3. Keep it ticking the bottom or the cover, and pause when it deflects.

How to choose a color and size

Color

Colors and when to pick them
OptionsWhen to pick itConditions
WhiteStays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud.
  • Clear
  • Stained
  • Overcast
  • Shad
Acid perch, Green perchLooks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look.
  • Clear
  • Bright
  • Overcast

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.

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