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Rebel · Deep Diving Crankbaits
Rebel Original Realistic Crawfish Crankbait, 7/16 oz, Nest Robber
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- Item weight
- 0.04 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 5.75 x 1.6 x 1 inches
Quick take
Deep-diving crawfish crankbait with pulsating action that mimics fleeing crawfish for bass and walleye.
The Big Craw in Nest Robber is the larger, deeper-running version of this crawfish crankbait, about 2 5/8 inches long and just under half an ounce. It is made to work down around 8 to 10 feet, where bass hold near rocky structure. Anglers who want a bigger crawfish profile for deeper water can reach for it.
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 7/16 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass and walleye.
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
- Panfish
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 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 7/16 oz it runs down to 10 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
- 10 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Rock
What you need with it
A 7/16 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 7/16 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 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 Tan | 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 | 7/16 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.63 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 8 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 10 ft |
| Lip | Round |
| Color | Nest Robber |
| Target species | Panfish, Trout and Bass |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 10 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 7/16 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.63 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Nest Robber.
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