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Norman · Deep Diving Crankbaits
Norman DD22 Deep-Diving Crankbait, 3 in, 5/8 oz
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Quick take
Deep-diving crankbait that reaches 11-17 feet quickly for ledge and drop-off bass fishing.
The Norman DD22 is a 3-inch, 5/8 oz deep-diving crankbait with a long lip and a butyrate body. It is built for bass on ledges and schooling water, with a medium-wide wobble and a dull thud that gives fish a different sound. This Chartreuse Blue version suits anglers who want a classic deep-water search bait.
Best for
- Ledge fishing for bass at 15-18 feet
- Drop-off and deep structure
- Windy conditions requiring fast depth
Skip if
- You fish shallow water and flats
- You need a light-casting lure
Strengths
- Added weight reaches deep zones faster than standard cranks
- Butyrate construction creates dull thud bass hear over rattles
- Medium-wide wobble triggers strikes without erratic action
Trade-offs
- Heavy weight at 5/8 oz tires arm on light rods
- Deep diving risks snags on rocky ledges and timber
- Butyrate is more fragile than hard plastic bodies
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | deep diving crankbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 in |
| Weight | 5/8 oz |
| Dive depth | 11-17 ft |
| Material | Butyrate |
| Hooks | Size 2 treble |
What can I catch with this?
At 5/8 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, walleye and pike.
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
When and where to fish it
Its bright, high-visibility pattern suits stained and muddy water under an overcast sky or in low light. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
- 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.
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.
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.
What you need with it
A 5/8 oz crankbait is usually fished with a long casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 10 to 15 lb fluorocarbon line.
- Casting rodsA long medium-heavy rod with a moderate action throws a heavy lure far and absorbs its pull.
- Baitcasting reelsA slower gear ratio makes a deep-diving lure easier to reel all day.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks, so the lure reaches its depth; 10 to 15 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 5/8 oz lure pairs with a medium-heavy, moderate-action rod made for 1/2 to 1 oz lures and with 10 to 15 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium heavy |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/2 to 1 oz |
| Line test | 10 to 15 lb |
What it imitates
Its bright pattern imitates shad and, in stained water, bluegill.
- Shad
- Bluegill
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Blue, Sexy Shad ChartreuseThis one | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Lavender Shad, Sexy Shad, Tropical Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| White Black Green | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Bumble Bee Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Purple Essence | 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 depth you need to reach, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman DD22 Deep-Diving Crankbait, 3 in, 5/8 oz | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:3 in | Color:Chartreuse Blue | Suits:Stained and muddy water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Norman DD22 Deep-Diving Crankbait, 5/8 oz, Chili Bowl | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:3 in | Color:Chili Bowl | Suits:Bass, walleye and pike & musky |
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
| Lure weight | 5/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 in |
| Lip | Long |
| Color | Chartreuse Blue |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 5/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Chartreuse Blue.
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