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Duel · Stickbaits & Minnows
Duel Yo-Zuri Hydro Minnow LC, 6 in, Sardine
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Options
- Item weight
- 1.25 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 6 x 0.98 x 1.5 inches
Quick take
Six-inch long-cast minnow lure with new weight transfer system and tight wiggle action for multiple species.
The Duel Yo-Zuri Hydro Minnow LC is a 6-inch minnow bait that weighs about 1.25 ounces and dives between 1 and 3 feet on a steady retrieve. Its weight transfer system is built for long casts, which helps anglers reach distant cover or approach a spot quietly from farther away. The sardine finish and tight wiggle suit bass in shallow, coastal and inshore water.
Best for
- Long-distance casting from shore
- Trolling large area lakes and bays
- Targeting bass and stripers in open water
Skip if
- You fish extremely shallow water
- You need a lure that dives deeper than 3 feet
Strengths
- Weight transfer system allows longer casts
- Six-inch size attracts larger aggressive fish
- Tight wiggle action works fast or slow retrieves
Trade-offs
- One-inch shallow-diving limit restricts deep-water use
- Six-inch size makes it harder to cast in wind
- Not ideal for fishing over shallow structure
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Striped bass
- Offshore pelagics
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Beginner
Specifications
| Type | minnow lure |
|---|---|
| Length | 6 in |
| Dive depth | 1 to 3 ft |
| Hooks | 3X treble |
| Split rings | Heavy duty |
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How deep and around what
It runs to 3 ft, in the shallow zone, over grass and around wood.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft) (this product)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 3 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Mullet | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Pearl Red Head | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 6 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 1 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 3 ft |
| Color | Sardine |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1 1/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 6 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 3 ft.
What color is this version?
This version is Sardine.
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