Eurotackle · Lipless Crankbaits
Eurotackle Z-Viber Original Lipless Crankbait, 1/16 oz, Real Crappie
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- Item weight
- 1.6 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 3 x 3 x 1 inches
Quick take
A one-inch, 1/16 oz rattle bait with tight vibrations on vertical jigging, unique flutter fall and excellent portability.
The Real Crappie Z-Viber is a 1-inch, 1/16 oz micro lipless crankbait with a natural match-the-hatch finish. It has a rattle and a sinking body, so it can be jigged for crappie or panfish or cast over open water. The single hook is weedless and can be tipped with soft plastic.
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
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 natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
- Low light
- 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
What it imitates
Its natural pattern imitates bluegill and perch.
- Bluegill
- Perch
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) | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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 |
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.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1/16 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 1 in |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Lip | None |
| Weedless | Yes |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Pack count | 1 |
| Color | Real Crappie |
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Panfish, Crappie, Trout, Bass, Walleye, Catfish and Salmon & steelhead |
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 Real Crappie.
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