Norman · Deep Diving Crankbaits
Norman Deep Little N Crankbait, Rootbeer
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- Item weight
- 0.02 kg
Quick take
Classic deep-diving crankbait with medium-wide action for 9-12 foot sweep areas.
The Norman Deep Little N in Rootbeer 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 warm brown Rootbeer finish suits anglers who want a natural brown 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
Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- 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 |
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 Shad | 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 | Rootbeer |
| 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 Rootbeer.
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