Duel · Deep Diving Crankbaits
Yo-Zuri 3DB Deep Crank, 2.75 in, Prism Shad
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- Item weight
- 9.07 g
- Product dimensions
- 2.76 x 1.18 x 1.18 inches
Quick take
A 2.75-inch floating deep-diving crankbait in the Prism Shad pattern, with a long lip that takes it down to about 15 feet. It is built for bass anglers working deep structure, and it carries a size 4 hook on a 0.75 oz body.
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
Specifications
| Type | crankbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.8 oz |
| Prism | 3D internal hologram |
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 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
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 silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Prism Fire Tiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Prism Sexy Shad, Prism Shad, Prism Tennessee ShadThis one | 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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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 |
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 | 3/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.75 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 15 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Lip | Long |
| Hook size | #4 |
| Color | Prism Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass |
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 Shad.
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