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Duel · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Yo-Zuri 3DS Minnow Suspending, 2 3/4 in, 1/4 oz, Holographic Ghost Shad
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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 suspending minnow weighs a quarter ounce and works the top couple of feet of the water column. It hangs in place when you pause, which suits twitch-and-pause retrieves for bass in cool or pressured water. Two round bend black nickel trebles and a holographic Ghost Shad finish round out a compact shallow-water bait.
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 |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 3/4 in |
| Weight | 1/4 oz |
| Dive depth | 1-2 ft |
| Hook | Round bend black nickel |
| Finish | 3D Prism with holographic flash |
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. |
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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.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.75 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 1 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 2 ft |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Lip | Round |
| Color | Holographic Ghost Shad |
| Color family | Translucent |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 2 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a suspending lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.75 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Holographic Ghost Shad.
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