Eurotackle · Lipless Crankbaits
Eurotackle Z-Viber Original, 1/16 oz, 1 in
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A one-inch, 1/16 oz rattle bait with tight vibrations on vertical jigging, unique flutter fall and excellent portability.
The Purple Joker UV Z-Viber is a 1-inch, 1/16 oz lipless crankbait with a rattle, aimed at crappie, perch and bass. Its sinking body gives a tight lift and a flickering fall, and its weedless single hook makes it practical around vegetation. The UV finish gives another color option for different water conditions.
Best for
- Ice fishing and vertical jigging for panfish and crappie
- Ultralight spinning setups in small streams
- Finesse fishing in calm water
Skip if
- You need a larger bait for bigger fish
- You fish heavily weeded areas
Strengths
- Tight vibrations and unique wobble attract fish in any season
- Tungsten BBs provide noise without adding weight
- Single Japanese hook reduces snags and improves hookups
Trade-offs
- 1/16 oz is tiny; difficult to cast in wind or on heavy line
- Weedless design means lure depth is limited
- Japanese hook may not suit all knot-tying styles
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Ice
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Casting
- Ice fishing
- Skill level
- Beginner
Specifications
| Type | micro crankbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/16 oz |
| Length | 1 in |
| Design | Weedless, 3D eyes |
Facts
| Lure weight | 1/16 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 1 in |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Lip | None |
| Weedless | Yes |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Pack count | 1 |
| Color | Purple Joker (UV) |
| Color family | Dark |
| Target species | Panfish, Crappie, Trout, Bass, Walleye, Catfish and Salmon & steelhead |
Which one should I pick?
Choose the weight by how deep and how fast you want to fish, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotackle Z-Viber Original Lipless Crankbait, 1/16 oz, Pink | Lure weight:1/16 oz | Length:1 in | Color:Pink | Suits:Stained and muddy water, bass, trout, salmon & steelhead, walleye, catfish, crappie and panfish |
| Eurotackle Z-Viber Original, 1/16 oz, 1 in | Lure weight:1/16 oz | Length:1 in | Color:Purple Joker (UV) | Suits:Stained and muddy water, bass, trout, salmon & steelhead, walleye, catfish, crappie and panfish |
| Eurotackle Z-Viber Original Lipless Crankbait, 1/16 oz, Real Crappie | Lure weight:1/16 oz | Length:1 in | Color:Real Crappie "Match The Hatch" | Suits:Clear, stained and muddy water, bass, trout, salmon & steelhead, walleye, catfish, crappie and panfish |
| Eurotackle Z-Viber Original Lipless Crankbait, 1/16 oz, Wonder B | Lure weight:1/16 oz | Length:1 in | Color:Wonder B | Suits:Stained and muddy water, bass, trout, salmon & steelhead, walleye, catfish, crappie and panfish |
Common questions
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/16 oz.
How long is it?
It is 1 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Purple Joker (UV).
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Trout
- Salmon & steelhead
- Walleye
- Catfish
- Crappie
- Panfish
When and where to fish it
Its rattle helps fish find it in stained or muddy water and in low light. Its dark pattern shows as a silhouette in muddy water and at night.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Low light
- Night
- Water temperature
- Cold (under 50°F)
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How to fish it
A lipless crankbait sinks, so you choose its depth by counting it down, then reel it, rip it or lift and drop it.
Count down and reel
- Cast and count as the lure sinks, about a foot a second, until it reaches the depth you want.
- Reel at a steady pace, fast enough to feel the lure vibrate.
- Speed up or slow down to hold it just above the grass or the bottom.
Ripping it out of grass
- Reel the lure so it ticks the tops of submerged grass.
- When it bogs down in the grass, snap the rod to rip it free.
- Be ready as it breaks loose; strikes often come right then.
Yo-yo
- Let the lure sink to the bottom on a tight line.
- Lift the rod to pull the lure up a few feet, then lower it and let the lure flutter back down.
- Watch the line on the fall; most strikes come as it drops.
How deep and around what
- Cover
- Open water
- Grass
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 (UV)This one | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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About this type
A lipless crankbait is a flat-sided, sinking hard bait that vibrates tightly when it is reeled.
It has no diving lip, so it runs as deep as you let it fall and casts a long way for its size.
Most hold rattles, and the line ties on the back, which keeps the nose down and the body shaking on the retrieve.
Compared with Crankbaits: A lipped crankbait floats at rest and dives to a set depth; a lipless one sinks and is fished at whatever depth you count it down to.
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