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Rebel · Medium Diving Crankbaits
Rebel Tracdown Minnow Crankbait, 3/8 oz, Slick Brown Trout
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.38 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 6.02 x 1.89 x 0.59 inches
Quick take
A 1 5/8 inch slow-sinking crankbait with 3D eyes, designed for fishing moving current and reaching suspended fish.
This larger Rebel Tracdown Minnow is a slow-sinking crankbait measuring 3.5 inches and weighing 3/8 ounce, with a #6 hook. It comes in a Slick Brown Trout pattern. Anglers chasing bass, trout and walleye can use it to get a minnow profile down to depth and work it slowly.
Best for
- River and current fishing
- Trout and panfish in moving water
- Anglers fishing pauses during retrieves
Skip if
- You fish shallow water
- You need faster-sinking lures
Strengths
- Slow sink rate keeps lure at fish depth during pause
- 3D eyes provide realistic target for strikes
- Multiple color patterns match various water conditions
Trade-offs
- Small size limits casting distance on light line
- Slow sink requires patience between casts
- 1 5/8 inch size suits small fish only
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Facts
| Lure weight | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.5 in |
| Buoyancy | Slow sinking |
| Hook size | #6 |
| Color | Slick Brown Trout |
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Bass, Trout, Walleye and Panfish |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebel Tracdown Sinking Minnow, 1 5/8 in, 3/32 oz | Lure weight:0.0938 oz | Length:1.63 in | Hook size:#14 | Color:Slick Rainbow Trout | Suits:Clear water, bass, trout, walleye and panfish |
| Rebel Tracdown Minnow Crankbait, 3/8 oz, Slick Brown Trout | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:3.5 in | Hook size:#6 | Color:Slick Brown Trout | Suits:Clear water, bass, trout, walleye and panfish |
Common questions
Does it float or sink?
It is a slow sinking lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Slick Brown Trout.
What can I catch with this?
At 3/8 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass and walleye.
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
- Panfish
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
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 natural pattern imitates bluegill and perch.
- Bluegill
- Perch
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Slick Brown TroutThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Slick Gold Minnow | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Slick Black Minnow | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 5/8 in, 3/32 oz, 2 1/2 in, 5/32 oz, 2 1/2-Inch, 5/32-Ounce | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 3 1/2 in, 3/8 ozThis one | 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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