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Eurotackle Z-Viber Micro Lipless Crankbait, 1/16 oz, Real Sunfish
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- Item weight
- 1.6 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 3 x 3 x 1 inches
Quick take
A micro-size lipless crankbait with a rattle and tungsten weight, designed for ice and light freshwater fishing.
This Z-Viber Micro is a tiny 0.6-inch, 1/16 oz lipless crankbait that sinks quickly and rattles softly. The real sunfish pattern gives it a natural look for panfish, crappie, trout and bass. It can be jigged under the ice or cast on light spinning gear.
Best for
- Ice fishing for crappie and panfish
- Ultralight freshwater streams
- Finesse presentations
Skip if
- You fish heavy cover
- You need casting distance
Strengths
- Tungsten weight allows faster drop than standard lures
- Rattle provides subtle attractive noise
- 0.6 inch size matches small forage in cold water
Trade-offs
- Tiny size requires light line and precision casting
- Crankbait body susceptible to getting hung in weeds
- Small profile harder to track visually
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Ice
- Techniques
- Ice fishing
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
- Crappie
- Panfish
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse, Pink | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Fire Tiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Blue Chrome (UV), Real Threadfin Shad "Match The Hatch", Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Baby Bluegill, Yellow Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Gold Fish | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Black Hi-Viz (Glow), Purple Joker | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotackle Z-Viber Micro Lipless Crankbait, 1/16 oz, Chartreuse | Lure weight:1/16 oz | Length:0.6 in | Color:Chartreuse | Suits:Stained and muddy water, bass, trout, walleye, crappie and panfish |
| Eurotackle Z-Viber Micro Lipless Crankbait, 1/16 oz, Rainbow Trout | Lure weight:1/16 oz | Length:0.6 in | Color:Rainbow Trout | Suits:Clear water, bass, trout, walleye, crappie and panfish |
| Eurotackle Z-Viber Micro Lipless Crankbait, 1/16 oz, Real Sunfish | Lure weight:1/16 oz | Length:0.6 in | Color:Real Sunfish "Match The Hatch" | Suits:Clear water, bass, trout, walleye, crappie and panfish |
| Eurotackle Z-Viber Micro Lipless Crankbait, 0.6 in, 1/16 oz | Lure weight:1/16 oz | Length:0.6 in | Color:Real Threadfin Shad "Match The Hatch" | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, trout, walleye, crappie and panfish |
| Eurotackle Z-Viber Micro Lipless Crankbait, 1/16 oz, Wonder B (Glow) | Lure weight:1/16 oz | Length:0.6 in | Color:Wonder B (Glow) | Suits:Bass, trout, walleye, crappie and panfish |
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 | 1/16 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 0.6 in |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Lip | None |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Real Sunfish |
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Crappie, Trout, Panfish, Walleye and Bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/16 oz.
How long is it?
It is 0.6 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Real Sunfish.
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