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Duel · Deep Diving Crankbaits
Yo-Zuri 3DB Deep Crank, 1/2 oz, 2-3/4 in, Prism Fire Tiger
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.02 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 2.76 x 1.18 x 1.18 inches
Quick take
This 2.75-inch floating diver comes in the Prism Fire Tiger pattern and uses a long lip to reach about 15 feet. At 0.75 oz it suits bass anglers who want to bounce a crankbait off deep structure.
Best for
- Bass fishing on shallow to medium-depth structure
- Walleye in rivers and lakes
- Tournament fishing where flash makes a difference
Skip if
- You need a natural, unflashy presentation
Strengths
- 3D internal prism amplifies light reflection without wearing off
- Patented ribbed belly creates wave-motion detectable by lateral line
- Injured-fish red-eye paint pattern triggers aggressive response
Trade-offs
- Crankbait style requires active rod work
- Not ideal for suspended or inactive fish
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Facts
| Lure weight | 3/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.75 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 15 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Lip | Long |
| Color | Prism Fire Tiger |
| Color family | Firetiger |
| Target species | Bass |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yo-Zuri 3DB Deep Crank, 2.75 in, Prism Shad | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:2.75 in | Hook size:#4 | Color:Prism Shad | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), clear and stained water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Yo-Zuri 3DB Deep Crank, 1/2 oz, 2-3/4 in, Prism Fire Tiger | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:2.75 in | Hook size:— | Color:Prism Fire Tiger | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), stained and muddy water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Yo-Zuri 3DB Deep Crank, 2-3/4 in, Prism Tennessee Shad | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:2.75 in | Hook size:— | Color:Prism Tennessee Shad | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), clear and stained water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 15 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.75 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Prism Fire Tiger.
What can I catch with this?
At 3/4 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, walleye and pike.
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
When and where to fish it
Its firetiger pattern is a loud one that suits stained and muddy water. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How to fish it
A crankbait with a long lip needs a long cast to get down, so it is fished by deep cranking. This floating crankbait rises when you stop reeling, which makes a stop-and-go retrieve work.
Deep cranking
- Make the longest cast you can; a deep diver needs distance to get down.
- Hold the rod tip low and reel steadily until you feel the bottom.
- Keep the lure grinding along the bottom and pause when it deflects off rock.
Stop and go
- Crank the lure down with several fast turns.
- Stop for a second and let the lure rise slowly.
- Repeat all the way back to the bank or boat.
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 3/4 oz it runs down to 15 ft, in the deep zone, along drop-offs, rock and open water.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft) (this product)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 15 ft
- Depth zone
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Rock
- Drop-offs
What you need with it
A 3/4 oz crankbait is usually fished with a long casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 10 to 15 lb fluorocarbon line.
- Casting rodsA long medium-heavy rod with a moderate action throws a heavy lure far and absorbs its pull.
- Baitcasting reelsA slower gear ratio makes a deep-diving lure easier to reel all day.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks, so the lure reaches its depth; 10 to 15 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 3/4 oz lure pairs with a medium-heavy, moderate-action rod made for 1/2 to 1 oz lures and with 10 to 15 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium heavy |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/2 to 1 oz |
| Line test | 10 to 15 lb |
What it imitates
Its firetiger pattern imitates perch.
- Perch
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Prism Fire TigerThis one | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Prism Sexy Shad, Prism Shad, Prism Tennessee Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Prism Bluegill | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Prism Crawfish | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Prism Gold Black | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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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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