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Duel · Deep Diving Crankbaits
Yo-Zuri Crystal 3D Minnow Deep Diver, 5.25 in, Fluorescent Pink
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- Item weight
- 7 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 5.25 x 0.98 x 1.57 inches
Quick take
Large deep-diving minnow with a 3D prism finish and internal rattle that dives to 13 feet.
The Yo-Zuri Crystal 3D Minnow Deep Diver is a floating crankbait 5-1/4 inches long, finished in fluorescent pink with an internal 3D prism that catches light. Its 13 foot maximum diving depth suits anglers who want a plug that runs deep on a steady retrieve or a trolling pass. A rattle ball in the body adds sound to the action, and at 7/8 ounce it suits casting and trolling alike.
Best for
- Bass on deep ledges and humps
- Walleye and pike in deep lakes
- Trolling along drop-offs
Skip if
- You need a shallow diver; this goes too deep
- You fish clear water where pink stands out
Strengths
- 3D prism finish reflects light realistically
- 5.25-inch size matches larger baitfish
- Dives to 13 feet on a steady retrieve
Trade-offs
- 7/8 oz is heavy; requires strong rod to cast repeatedly
- Deep-diving lip makes it prone to snagging
- Fluorescent pink is flashy, not subtle
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | deep-diving crankbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.25 in |
| Weight | 7/8 oz |
| Dive depth | 13 ft |
| Color | Fluorescent pink |
| Finish | 3D prism |
What can I catch with this?
At 7/8 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, walleye and pike.
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
When and where to fish it
Its bright, high-visibility pattern suits stained and muddy water under an overcast sky or in low light. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How to fish it
A crankbait with a long lip needs a long cast to get down, so it is fished by deep cranking. This floating crankbait rises when you stop reeling, which makes a stop-and-go retrieve work.
Deep cranking
- Make the longest cast you can; a deep diver needs distance to get down.
- Hold the rod tip low and reel steadily until you feel the bottom.
- Keep the lure grinding along the bottom and pause when it deflects off rock.
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.
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 7/8 oz it runs down to 13 ft, in the deep zone, along drop-offs, rock and open water.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft) (this product)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 13 ft
- Depth zone
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Rock
- Drop-offs
What you need with it
A 7/8 oz crankbait is usually fished with a long casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 10 to 15 lb fluorocarbon line.
- Casting rodsA long medium-heavy rod with a moderate action throws a heavy lure far and absorbs its pull.
- Baitcasting reelsA slower gear ratio makes a deep-diving lure easier to reel all day.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks, so the lure reaches its depth; 10 to 15 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 7/8 oz lure pairs with a medium-heavy, moderate-action rod made for 1/2 to 1 oz lures and with 10 to 15 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium heavy |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/2 to 1 oz |
| Line test | 10 to 15 lb |
What it imitates
Its bright pattern imitates shad and, in stained water, bluegill.
- Shad
- Bluegill
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 | 7/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.25 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 13 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Lip | Long |
| Color | Fluorescent Pink |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 13 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 7/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 5.25 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Fluorescent Pink.
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