Duel · Suspending Jerkbaits
Yo-Zuri 3DB Shad Suspending Jerkbait, Prism Silver Black, 2 3/4 in
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- Item weight
- 9.07 g
- Product dimensions
- 4.92 x 1.38 x 0.79 inches
Quick take
A suspending jerkbait with 3D prism flash and ribbed belly vibration that attracts bass and walleye from a distance.
The Yo-Zuri 3DB Shad in Prism Silver Black is a 2 3/4-inch suspending lure aimed at bass anglers. Its prism finish and mylar tail give it flash, and it can be cast and retrieved, twitched like a jerkbait or trolled.
Best for
- Bass in clear or slightly stained water
- Walleye in lakes and rivers
- Anglers fishing near cover with a steady retrieve
Skip if
- You need a diving jerkbait for deep structure
- You fish murky water where flash is less visible
Strengths
- 3D prism flash mimics injured baitfish
- Ribbed belly creates detectable wave vibrations
- Suspends to keep lure in the strike zone on pause
Trade-offs
- Requires skill to fish effectively; mindless retrieves lose the action
- Internals can break from high-speed hard jerks
- Treble hooks snag readily in grass and wood
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | suspending jerkbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3/8 oz |
| Action | Wave-motion vibration with 3D internal prism |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
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 Sexy Shad, Prism Shad, Prism Silver Black, Prism Tennessee ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Prism Perch | 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 size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yo-Zuri 3DB Shad Lure, 3/8 oz, Prism Shad | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.75 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Prism Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass |
| Yo-Zuri 3DB Shad Suspending Jerkbait, Prism Silver Black, 2 3/4 in | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.75 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Prism Silver Black | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass |
| Yo-Zuri 3DB Shad Lure, Prism Sexy Shad | Lure weight:— | Length:2.75 in | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Color:Prism Sexy Shad | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear and stained water, bass |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.75 in |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Color | Prism Silver Black |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.75 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a suspending lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Prism Silver Black.
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