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Duel · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Yo-Zuri Hydro Minnow LC Crankbait, 6 3/4 Inch, Sardine
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- Item weight
- 0.07 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 6.75 x 1.18 x 1.77 inches
Quick take
Shallow diving crankbait with weight transfer system for extended casts and realistic minnow mimicry.
A 6.75-inch floating minnow crankbait in a sardine finish, built for long casts with an internal weight-transfer system. It runs shallow, diving roughly 1 to 3 feet with a tight wiggle, and weighs about 1.76 ounces. A good fit for working shorelines and key spots from a distance.
Best for
- Trout in streams and small rivers where subtle presentation works
- Shallow flats and weed edges where 1-3 foot diving works
- Long-distance casting situations where weight transfer helps accuracy
Skip if
- You need to reach deeper depths without line weight
- You fish areas where large profiles draw better responses
Strengths
- Weight transfer system allows precise long-distance casts
- Tight wiggling action imitates small forage fish naturally
- Large eyes and realistic coloring add visual appeal to the presentation
Trade-offs
- Only reaches 1-3 feet depth which limits application in deeper water
- ABS resin construction is less durable on rocky structure than some alternatives
- 3X treble hooks can snag on weeds and brush more readily
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Bass
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
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
This floating crankbait rises when you stop reeling, which makes a stop-and-go retrieve work. Crankbaits are usually fished on a steady retrieve that keeps the lure near the bottom or the cover.
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 1.76 oz it runs to 3 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
- 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bone | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Green Mackerel | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the depth you need to reach, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yo-Zuri Hydro Minnow LC Floating Crankbait, Green Mackerel, 6 in | Lure weight:1.23 oz | Length:6 in | Maximum diving depth:3 ft | Color:Green Mackerel | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear water |
| Yo-Zuri Hydro Minnow LC Crankbait, 6 3/4 Inch, Sardine | Lure weight:1.76 oz | Length:6.75 in | Maximum diving depth:3 ft | Color:Sardine | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear and stained water |
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 | 1.76 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 6.75 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 1 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 3 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Lip | Round |
| Color | Sardine |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 3 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1.76 oz.
How long is it?
It is 6.75 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Sardine.
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