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Rebel · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Rebel Value Series Minnow Crankbait, 3 1/2 in, 5/16 oz, Silver/Black
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.03 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 5 x 1.8 x 0.8 inches
Quick take
This 3.5-inch Rebel Value Series Minnow carries 5/16 oz of weight in a silver and black finish. It is a hard plastic minnow with a round lip, aimed at trout, bass and panfish. The size suits small waters, streams and ponds where a shallow, steady-running minnow body is what you want.
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
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
What can I catch with this?
At 5/16 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, crappie and trout.
- Bass
- Trout
- Crappie
- Panfish
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.
What you need with it
A 5/16 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 5/16 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 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. |
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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 ozThis one | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
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 |
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 | 5/16 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.5 in |
| Lip | Round |
| Color | Silver/Black |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Trout, Bass and Panfish |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 5/16 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Silver/Black.
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