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PopularYo-Zuri Crystal 3D Minnow, 5.25 in, Silver Black
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- Item weight
- 0.01 kg
- Product dimensions
- 5.25 x 1 x 1.57 inches
Quick take
A floating crankbait with 3D holographic prism that darts and dives on twitches then floats back up to trigger surface strikes.
The 5-1/4 inch Crystal 3D Minnow in silver black is a floating diver weighing 3/4 oz. It dives to about 3.5 feet, which makes it a fit for trolling or casting over moderate depths. Anglers can run it with a slow retrieve or add pauses.
Best for
- Clear-water bass fishing with sight-feeding fish
- Shallow structure and weed edges
- Twitch-and-pause presentations
Skip if
- You need a deep-diving lure for structure
- You fish in mud-colored water
Strengths
- Floats back to surface after pause, triggering strikes at last moment
- Stainless steel split rings and tin hooks resist corrosion
- Realistic gill plates and molded design mimic baitfish perfectly
Trade-offs
- Limited to 3 foot dives for shallow-water use
- Float-and-stop presentation requires active angling
- Available in too many colors, making selection difficult
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Pike & musky
- Trout
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How deep and around what
It runs to 3.5 ft, in the shallow zone, over grass and around 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
- 3.5 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Yellow, Chartreuse Silver, Orange Yellow | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Real Glass Minnow | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Blue Silver, Green Silver, Silver Black, Silver BronzeThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Red Head | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Blue Tiger | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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 Crystal 3D Minnow, 5.25 in, Red Head | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:5.25 in | Maximum diving depth:3.5 ft | Color:Red Head | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), stained water |
| Yo-Zuri Crystal 3D Minnow, 5.25 in, Silver Black | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:5.25 in | Maximum diving depth:3.5 ft | Color:Silver Black | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear and stained water |
| Yo-Zuri Crystal 3D Minnow, 3.5-4.375 in, Red Head | Lure weight:— | Length:4.375 in | Maximum diving depth:3 ft | Color:Red Head | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), stained water |
| Yo-Zuri Crystal 3D Minnow, 4.375 in, Silver Black | Lure weight:— | Length:4.375 in | Maximum diving depth:3 ft | Color:Silver Black | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear and stained water |
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 | 3/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.25 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 3.5 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Color | Silver Black |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 5.25 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 3.5 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Silver Black.
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