Duel · Floating Jerkbaits
Yo-Zuri Crystal 3D Minnow Deep Diver Jointed, 5.25 in, 7/8 oz
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Quick take
A 7/8 oz jointed minnow that dives to 13 feet with a responsive darting action powered by its jointed body.
The Sardine colorway of the 5-1/4-inch Crystal 3D Minnow Deep Diver is a floating jointed jerkbait with a long lip that dives to about 13 feet. Its silver shad tone suits anglers who fish open water for predators that feed on baitfish.
Best for
- Trolling near deeper structure
- Bass hunting below thermoclines
- Covering water on casting retrieve
Skip if
- Fishing shallow cover where snags are likely
- Targeting panfish that prefer smaller lures
Strengths
- Double stainless steel hinges allow the jointed body to dart erratically on retrieve
- 3D prism finish throws light reflection at depth
- The 7/8 oz weight casts well on medium-power rods
Trade-offs
- At 7/8 oz it requires heavier tackle than smaller cranks
- Deep-diving profile limits use in shallow water
- Jointed design makes the lure deeper diving than comparable solid bodies
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | jointed crankbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 7/8 oz |
| Dive depth | 13 ft |
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 down to 13 ft, in the deep zone, along drop-offs and rock.
- 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 it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Silver, Fluorescent Pink, Orange Yellow | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Blue Silver, Silver Black | 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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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 Jointed Deep Diver, 5 1/4 in, 7/8 oz, Red Head | Lure weight:7/8 oz | Length:5.25 in | Maximum diving depth:13 ft | Color:Red Head | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), stained water |
| Yo-Zuri Crystal 3D Minnow Deep Diver Jointed, 5.25 in, 7/8 oz | Lure weight:7/8 oz | Length:5.25 in | Maximum diving depth:13 ft | Color:Sardine | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 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 | 7/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.25 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 13 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Lip | Long |
| Color | Sardine |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 7/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 5.25 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 13 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Sardine.
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