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Rebel · Deep Diving Crankbaits
Rebel Original Realistic Crawfish Crankbait, 1/5 oz, Natural Tan
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- Item weight
- 13.61 g
- Product dimensions
- 2 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
Deep-diving crawfish crankbait with pulsating action that mimics fleeing crawfish for bass and walleye.
This Wee Craw in Natural Tan is a 2-inch crawfish-imitating crankbait at about a fifth of an ounce. It reaches roughly 5 to 7 feet, suited to deflecting off rock and wood on a steady retrieve. A natural color like this is a go-to for bass in clearer water.
Best for
- Largemouth bass around rocky structure
- Walleye in deep holes and ledges
- Rivers and streams with current
Skip if
- You fish shallow weedy areas
- You prefer topwater lures
Strengths
- Realistic crawfish profile triggers strikes
- Dives deep for bottom feeders
- Pulsating action adds erratic movement
Trade-offs
- Deep diving depth limits shallow water use
- Crawfish patterns work best in summer
- Treble hooks snag easily on bottom
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Beginner
What can I catch with this?
At 0.2 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, crappie and trout.
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
- Crappie
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- 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
At 0.2 oz it runs down to 7 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
- 7 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Rock
What you need with it
A 0.2 oz crankbait is usually fished with a spinning rod, a spinning reel and 6 to 10 lb line.
- Spinning rodsA medium-light rod with a moderate action casts a light lure and keeps small hooks pinned.
- Spinning reelsA spinning reel handles light line without backlash.
- Monofilament lineStretches, which keeps the hooks pinned; 6 to 10 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 0.2 oz lure pairs with a medium-light or medium rod with a moderate action and with 6 to 10 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium light or medium |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/8 to 1/2 oz |
| Line test | 6 to 10 lb |
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 Crawdad, Chartreuse Crawfish, Chartreuse/Brown, Chartreuse/Brown Back, Chartreuse/Brown Deep, Chartreuse/Brown Middle, Chartreuse/Green Back, Chartreuse/Green Back Deep | 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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| Chrome/Black Back | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Ditch/Brown, Ditch/Brown Deep, Ditch/Brown Middle, Natural TanThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Brown Crawfish, Cajun Crawdad, Cajun Crawdad Deep, Green Crawfish, Moss Crawfish, Moss Crawfish Deep, Stream Craw Middle, Stream Crawfish, Stream Crawfish Deep, Texas Red, Texas Red Deep | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Flaming Junebug | 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 | Maximum diving depth | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebel Original Realistic Crawfish Crankbait, 1/10 oz, Ditch/Brown | Lure weight:0.1 oz | Length:1.5 in | Hook size:#14 | Maximum diving depth:3 ft | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear water, bass and walleye |
| Rebel Original Realistic Crawfish Crankbait, Stream Crawfish | Lure weight:0.1 oz | Length:1.5 in | Hook size:— | Maximum diving depth:3 ft | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), stained water, bass and walleye |
| Rebel Original Realistic Crawfish Crankbait, 1/5 oz, Moss Crawfish | Lure weight:0.2 oz | Length:2 in | Hook size:#8 | Maximum diving depth:7 ft | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained water, bass, trout, walleye and crappie |
| Rebel Original Realistic Crawfish Crankbait, 1/5 oz, Natural Tan | Lure weight:0.2 oz | Length:2 in | Hook size:#8 | Maximum diving depth:7 ft | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear water, bass, trout, walleye and crappie |
| Rebel Original Realistic Crawfish Crankbait, 7/16 oz, Nest Robber | Lure weight:7/16 oz | Length:2.63 in | Hook size:— | Maximum diving depth:10 ft | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), bass, trout, walleye and panfish |
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 | 0.2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 5 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 7 ft |
| Lip | Round |
| Hook size | #8 |
| Color | Natural Tan |
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Bass and Walleye |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 7 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 0.2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Natural Tan.
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