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Norman · Deep Diving Crankbaits
Norman Deep Little N Crankbait, Lavender Shad
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Quick take
Classic deep-diving crankbait with medium-wide action for 9-12 foot sweep areas.
The Norman Deep Little N in Lavender Shad is a 2 1/2 inch, 3/8 ounce crankbait that dives to about 9 to 12 feet and reaches that depth quickly. Its #4 treble hook and bass-focused build suit anglers working mid-depth cover or rocky banks. The lavender shad finish offers a lighter baitfish color for anglers who want a softer pattern.
Best for
- Offshore bass structure
- Deep-water trophy hunting
- Tournament bass fishing
Skip if
- You fish shallow water
- You need a silent lure
Strengths
- Tournament-proven design with Bassmaster wins
- Medium-wide action triggers strikes without excessive vibration
- Deep diving reaches 9-12 feet with steady retrieve
Trade-offs
- Requires heavier line to reach full depth
- Not suitable for shallow water fishing
- Medium dive limits use in extremely deep water
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
At 3/8 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass and walleye.
- Bass
- Walleye
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How deep and around what
At 3/8 oz it runs down to 12 ft, in the mid depth zone, around the outside edge of grass, wood and rock.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 12 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Rock
What you need with it
A 3/8 oz crankbait is usually fished with a casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 10 to 14 lb fluorocarbon line.
- Casting rodsA medium-power rod with a moderate action keeps the hooks pinned on a steady retrieve.
- Baitcasting reelsA slower gear ratio makes a steady cranking pace easier to hold.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks, so the lure reaches its depth; 10 to 14 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 3/8 oz lure pairs with a medium-power, moderate-action rod made for 1/4 to 5/8 oz lures and with 10 to 14 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/4 to 5/8 oz |
| Line test | 10 to 14 lb |
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Sexy Shad, Chartreuse Shad, Chartreuse/Blue | 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 ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| White/Green Fleck | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Red/Black/Red Fleck, Spring Craw | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black Splatter | 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 | Hook size | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Deep Little N Crankbait, 2.5 in, 3/8 oz | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.5 in | Hook size:#4 | Color:Black Splatter | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), muddy water, bass and walleye |
| Norman Deep Little N Crankbait, Lavender Shad | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.5 in | Hook size:#4 | Color:Lavender Shad | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
| Norman Deep Little N Crankbait, Rootbeer | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.5 in | Hook size:#4 | Color:Rootbeer | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), bass and walleye |
| Norman Deep Little N Crankbait, Sexy Shad | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.5 in | Hook size:#4 | Color:Sexy Shad | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
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 | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.5 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 12 ft |
| Hook size | #4 |
| Color | Lavender Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 12 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Lavender Shad.
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