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Duel · Deep Diving Crankbaits
Yo-Zuri 3DB Deep Crank Diver, 2-3/4 in, 1/3 oz, Prism Baby Bass
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Options
Color: Prism Baby Bass
- Prism Baby Bass
- Prism Gold Black
- Prism Sexy Shad
Size: 2-3/4"
- 2-3/4"
- Item weight
- 9.07 g
- Product dimensions
- 6.5 x 1.42 x 1.02 inches
Quick take
A deep-diving crankbait with ribbed belly and internal 3D prism that imitates wounded baitfish wobbling erratically.
The Yo-Zuri 3DB Deep Crank is a floating crankbait about 2¾ inches long, in a Prism Baby Bass finish that suits natural forage. Its diving body runs to about 10 feet, and its lip is built to bump along structure, which suits the deeper holes where summer bass hold. A ribbed belly and an internal prism add wobble and flash on the retrieve.
Best for
- Deep holes where summer bass retreat
- Bouncing over submerged structure and logs
- Trolling in lakes with natural cover
Skip if
- You fish shallow flats and weed beds
- You need a lure that dives past 10 feet
Strengths
- Wobbling-rolling action triggers strikes from bass holding deep
- Round buoyant body bounces off structure without snagging
- Patented ribbed belly creates vibrations detectable by lateral line sense
Trade-offs
- Deep diving requires patience and precise depth control
- Large lip increases drag and reduces casting distance
- Round bend treble hooks can miss short strikes on reflex bites
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | deep diving crankbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 2-3/4 in |
| Dive depth | 10 ft |
| Belly design | Patented ribbed |
| Hooks | Round bend black nickel treble |
Facts
| Length | 2.75 in |
|---|---|
| Maximum diving depth | 10 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Color | Prism Baby Bass |
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Bass |
How it compares
| Product | Length | Maximum diving depth | Buoyancy | Color | Color family | Target species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yo-Zuri 3DB Deep Crank Diver, 2-3/4 in, 1/3 oz, Prism Baby Bass | Length:2.75 in | Maximum diving depth:10 ft | Buoyancy:Floating | Color:Prism Baby Bass | Color family:Natural | Target species:Bass |
| Rapala X-Wrap Magnum Deep Diver, 5.5 in, 1.6 oz, Psycho Chart | Length:5.5 in | Maximum diving depth:20 ft | Buoyancy:Floating | Color:Psycho Chart PSYC | Color family:Chartreuse and bright | Target species:Offshore pelagics |
| Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep Diver Walleye, 90mm, Midnight | Length:3.5 in | Maximum diving depth:7 ft | Buoyancy:Floating | Color:Midnight | Color family:Dark | Target species:Walleye |
| Yo-Zuri 3DB Deep Crank, 2.75 in, Prism Shad | Length:2.75 in | Maximum diving depth:15 ft | Buoyancy:Floating | Color:Prism Shad | Color family:— | Target species:Bass |
| Rebel Original Realistic Crawfish Crankbait, 7/16 oz, Nest RobberPick it if you need the biggest, deepest-running Rebel crawfish here, a 2 5/8-inch, 7/16 ounce crankbait that dives 8 to 10 feet on #4 trebles. | Length:2.625 in | Maximum diving depth:10 ft | Buoyancy:Floating | Color:Nest Robber | Color family:— | Target species:Panfish, Trout and Bass |
| Duel Yo Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep Diver Walleye, 4 3/8 in | Length:4.375 in | Maximum diving depth:10 ft | Buoyancy:Floating | Color:White | Color family:— | Target species:Walleye |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
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
How to fish it
This floating crankbait rises when you stop reeling, which makes a stop-and-go retrieve work.
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.
How deep and around what
- Maximum diving depth
- 10 ft
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prism Sexy Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
|
| Prism Gold Black | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
|
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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