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Duel · Deep Diving Crankbaits
Duel Yo Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep Diver Walleye Lure, 4 3/8 in, Hot tiger
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- 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
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
- 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.
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.
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 to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| White | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Acid perch, Green perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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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 | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duel Yo Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep Diver, 4.375 in | Length:4.375 in | Color:Green perch | Suits:Clear water, walleye |
| Duel Yo Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep Diver Walleye Lure, 4 3/8 in, Hot tiger | Length:4.375 in | Color:Hot tiger | Suits:Walleye |
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
| Length | 4.375 in |
|---|---|
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Lip | Long |
| Color | Hot tiger |
| Target species | Walleye |
Common questions
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
How long is it?
It is 4.375 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Hot tiger.
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