4 photos
Duel · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Yo-Zuri 3DS Minnow, 2 3/4 in, 1/4 oz, Holographic Ghost Shad
Check price on AmazonAs an Amazon Associate First Cast Fishing earns a commission when you buy through links on this site, at no extra cost to you.
Options
Color: Holographic Ghost Shad
- Holographic Ghost Shad
- Holographic Gold Black
Size: 2 3/4 Inch
- 2 3/4 Inch
- Item weight
- 0.02 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 2.75 x 0.79 x 1.38 inches
Quick take
A 2 3/4 in shallow diving crankbait with erratic darting action and 3D prism finish for murky water.
This 2 3/4 inch Yo-Zuri 3DS Minnow in Holographic Ghost Shad weighs a quarter ounce and suspends in the water rather than sinking or rising. Its listed maximum dive is about 2.5 feet, which keeps it in the top few feet of the column for shallow bass. It carries round bend treble hooks, so a pause in the retrieve lets the bait hang where it is. Pick it when you want a compact, light shallow-water minnow that stays put on a pause.
Best for
- Bass and trout in clear or slightly stained water
- Covering shallow flats and structures with 1-2 ft diving depth
- Situations where erratic movement triggers aggressive strikes
Skip if
- You need a deeper diving crankbait for structure
- You prefer steady wobbling action over erratic motion
Strengths
- 3D Prism Finish flashes and catches light even in murky water
- Erratic darting action mimics injured baitfish better than steady crankbaits
- Suspends when paused to draw strikes from nearby fish
Trade-offs
- Shallow 1-2 ft diving depth limits use for deeper fish
- Round bend hooks may not penetrate as quickly as sharper hook styles
- Prism finish durability decreases with repeated impact on rocks and wood
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | shallow diving crankbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/4 oz |
| Dive depth | 1-2 ft |
| Hook | Round bend black nickel |
| Finish | 3D Prism with holographic flash |
Facts
| Length | 2.75 in |
|---|---|
| Lure weight | 0.25 oz |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Maximum diving depth | 2.5 ft |
| Hooks | Round bend treble |
| Minimum diving depth | 1 ft |
| Lip | Round |
| Color | Holographic Ghost Shad |
| Color family | Translucent |
How it compares
| Product | Length | Lure weight | Buoyancy | Maximum diving depth | Hooks | Minimum diving depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yo-Zuri 3DS Minnow, 2 3/4 in, 1/4 oz, Holographic Ghost ShadPick it if you want a 1/4 ounce suspending minnow that holds in the top 2.5 feet and pauses in place for shallow bass. | Length:2.75 in | Lure weight:0.25 oz | Buoyancy:Suspending | Maximum diving depth:2.5 ft | Hooks:Round bend treble | Minimum diving depth:1 ft |
| Rapala Shad Rap 05 Crankbait, 3/16 oz, CrawdadPick it if you fish rocky bottoms or shallow structure for bass, walleye or pike and want a crawfish pattern that runs 4 to 9 feet. | Length:2 in | Lure weight:0.1875 oz | Buoyancy:— | Maximum diving depth:9 ft | Hooks:2 treble | Minimum diving depth:4 ft |
| Berkley Flicker Shad Crankbait, 5/16 oz, Flashy PerchPick it if you want a 2 3/4 inch, 5/16 oz shad profile in a perch finish that works bass at about 11 to 13 feet. | Length:2.75 in | Lure weight:0.3125 oz | Buoyancy:— | Maximum diving depth:13 ft | Hooks:2 | Minimum diving depth:11 ft |
| Strike King Bitsy Pond Minnow Crankbait, 3/32 ozPick it if you want the bright Fire Tiger finish on a 3/32 oz, 1.25 inch crankbait that dives about a foot for small ponds and light spinning gear. | Length:1.25 in | Lure weight:0.0938 oz | Buoyancy:— | Maximum diving depth:1 ft | Hooks:2 premium treble | Minimum diving depth:— |
| Yo-Zuri Hydro Minnow LC Crankbait, 6 3/4 Inch, SardinePick it if you want the longer 170 mm floater in Sardine for long casts from shore over shallow water. | Length:170 mm | Lure weight:50 g | Buoyancy:Floating | Maximum diving depth:3 ft | Hooks:3 treble hooks | Minimum diving depth:1 ft |
| Yo-Zuri Salt Lure HydroMinnow LC Floating, 150mmPick it if you want a 6-inch floating minnow that runs 1 to 3 feet deep and works shallow edges and cover rather than a deeper diver. | Length:150 mm | Lure weight:35 g | Buoyancy:Floating | Maximum diving depth:3 ft | Hooks:Triple | Minimum diving depth:1 ft |
Common questions
How deep does the Yo-Zuri 3DS Minnow 2 3/4 inch dive?
The 2 3/4 inch 3DS Minnow has a listed maximum dive of about 2.5 feet and suspends at that depth rather than sinking. Some retailer copy gives a 1 to 2 foot dive for this size, so check the package for the depth before you buy.
How much does the 2 3/4 inch 3DS Minnow weigh?
The 2 3/4 inch Yo-Zuri 3DS Minnow weighs 1/4 ounce, about 7 grams. Its light weight suits a slow twitch-and-pause retrieve over shallow cover rather than long casts into a stiff wind.
What hooks does the 2 3/4 inch 3DS Minnow come with?
This 2 3/4 inch minnow comes with round bend treble hooks. The hook size is not confirmed for this size, so check the package before you replace the hooks.
What can I catch with this?
At 1/4 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, crappie and trout.
- Bass
- Trout
- Crappie
When and where to fish it
Its see-through pattern suits clear water in bright light. 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
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How to fish it
Crankbaits are usually fished on a steady retrieve that keeps the lure near the bottom or the cover.
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 1/4 oz it runs to 2 ft, shallow enough to tick the tops of submerged grass and bump shallow wood.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft) (this product)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 2 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
What you need with it
A 1/4 oz crankbait is usually fished with a spinning rod, a spinning reel and 6 to 10 lb line.
- Spinning rodsA medium-light rod with a moderate action casts a light lure and keeps small hooks pinned.
- Spinning reelsA spinning reel handles light line without backlash.
- Monofilament lineStretches, which keeps the hooks pinned; 6 to 10 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 1/4 oz lure pairs with a medium-light or medium rod with a moderate action and with 6 to 10 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium light or medium |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/8 to 1/2 oz |
| Line test | 6 to 10 lb |
What it imitates
Its see-through pattern imitates minnows, and shad in clear water.
- Shad
- Minnow
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Holographic Ghost ShadThis one | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
|
| Holographic 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.
Updated