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Trout Magnet · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Trout Magnet Trout Crank Crankbait, 3.5 in, ZG
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- Product dimensions
- 3 x 3 x 1 inches
Quick take
A shallow crankbait with internal rattle and suspending action for stop-and-go presentations.
Best for
- Trout in streams and small lakes
- Stop-and-go jerk-bait technique
- Beginners and finesse fishing
Skip if
- Deep-water fishing; max depth is 4 ft
- Bass fishing; designed for trout
Strengths
- Suspending design stays at depth during pauses
- Internal rattle adds attraction without rattling
- Multiple color options match local forage
Trade-offs
- Limited 2-4 ft depth range
- Small size requires light line and rod
- Rattle chamber adds noise (some anglers prefer silence)
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Beginner
What can I catch with this?
- Trout
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 deep and around what
- Maximum diving depth
- 4 ft
Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the depth you need to reach, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trout Magnet Crankbait, Suspending, Rattling, 3.5 in, Multiple Colors | Length:3.5 in | Maximum diving depth:4 ft | Color:Hawk | Suits:Trout |
| Trout Magnet Trout Crank Crankbait, 3.5 in, Rainbow Trout | Length:3.5 in | Maximum diving depth:4 ft | Color:Rainbow Trout | Suits:Clear water, trout |
| Trout Magnet Trout Crank Crankbait, 3.5 in, Southern Belle | Length:3.5 in | Maximum diving depth:4 ft | Color:Southern Belle | Suits:Trout |
| Trout Magnet Trout Crank Crankbait, 3.5 in, ZG | Length:3.5 in | Maximum diving depth:4 ft | Color:ZG | Suits:Trout |
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
| Length | 3.5 in |
|---|---|
| Minimum diving depth | 2 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | ZG |
| Target species | Trout |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 4 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a suspending lure.
How long is it?
It is 3.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is ZG.
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