Rebel · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Rebel Minnow Crankbait, 2.5 in, 1/8 oz
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- Item weight
- 9.07 g
- Product dimensions
- 7 x 1.9 x 0.5 inches
Quick take
The 2.5-inch Rebel Value Series Minnow is the classic hard plastic minnow in a silver and black finish. It has a round lip and works the top couple of feet of water, which makes it a fit for shallow shorelines and ponds. Anglers can fish it for bass, trout and walleye on light spinning gear.
Best for
- Shallow weed lines and shorelines
- Rivers and streams with bass
- Panfish and small walleye
Skip if
- You need to reach deep water
- You want a rattling presentation
Strengths
- Traditional proven design and action
- Available in multiple sizes and colors
- Shallow running suits clear water and vegetation
Trade-offs
- No rattle; relies on vibration alone
- Treble hooks snag easily in weeds
- Small size limits casting distance on heavy line
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | crankbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/8 oz |
| Dive depth | Shallow |
| Hook type | Treble |
| Action | True-running |
Facts
| Length | 2.5 in |
|---|---|
| Maximum diving depth | 2 ft |
| Lip | Round |
| Color | Silver/Black |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
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 | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebel Value Series Minnow Crankbait, 1 5/8 in, 5/64 oz, Silver/Black | Lure weight:0.0781 oz | Length:1.625 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Silver/Black | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Rebel Value Series Minnow Crankbait, 3 1/2 in, 5/16 oz, Silver/Black | Lure weight:5/16 oz | Length:3.5 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Silver/Black | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, trout, crappie and panfish |
| Rebel Minnow Crankbait, 2.5 in, 1/8 oz | Lure weight:— | Length:2.5 in | Maximum diving depth:2 ft | Color:Silver/Black | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Rebel Value Series Minnow Crankbait, 2 1/2 in, Silver/Blue | Lure weight:— | Length:2.5 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Silver/Blue | Suits:Clear and stained water |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 2 ft.
How long is it?
It is 2.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Silver/Black.
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 to fish it
Crankbaits are usually fished on a steady retrieve that keeps the lure near the bottom or the cover.
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.
How deep and around what
- Maximum diving depth
- 2 ft
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Tiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Silver/Black, Silver/BlueThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
|
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 5/8 in, 5/64 oz, 1/8 oz, 2 1/2 in, 1/8 oz | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 3 1/2 in, 5/16 oz | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
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.
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