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Duel · Deep Diving Crankbaits
Yo-Zuri Crystal 3D Minnow Deep Diver, Silver Black, 5.25 in
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- Item weight
- 7 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 5.25 x 0.98 x 1.57 inches
Quick take
A deep diving crankbait with 3D prism finish and UV-enhanced colors that darts responsively when retrieved.
The Yo-Zuri Crystal 3D Minnow Deep Diver is a 5-1/4 inch floating crankbait weighing 7/8 ounce, with a long lip that helps it reach a diving depth of 13 feet. Its Silver Black color and internal prism finish suit anglers who want a deep-running minnow profile for trolling or casting over deeper water. It is a practical pick for anglers who want a crankbait that works the middle-to-deep zone of the water column.
Best for
- Deep saltwater reefs and structure
- Trolling over drop-offs
- Bass in deeper lakes and reservoirs
Skip if
- You fish shallow water; this dives to 13 ft
- You need a slow-sinking presentation
Strengths
- 3D prism finish creates intense flash at depth
- ABS body is durable and crash-resistant
- Sharp, strong hooks hold fish securely
Trade-offs
- At 5.25 in and 7/8 oz, casting range is limited on light tackle
- Deep diving design means frequent snagging on bottom structure
- Difficult to work shallower than 8 ft even with slack line
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
Specifications
| Type | deep diving crankbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.25 in |
| Weight | 7/8 oz |
| Dive depth | 13 ft |
| Action | Responsive darting |
| Body | ABS plastic with 3D prism finish |
Facts
| Lure weight | 7/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.25 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 13 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Lip | Long |
| Color | Silver Black |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
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 Silver Black.
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 silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
- 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 silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
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.
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