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Duel · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Yo-Zuri Hydro Minnow LC Floating Crankbait, Green Mackerel, 6 in
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- Item weight
- 0.01 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 6 x 0.98 x 1.5 inches
Quick take
Shallow diving crankbait with weight transfer system for extended casts and realistic minnow mimicry.
A 6-inch floating minnow crankbait in a green mackerel pattern, made for long casts with an internal weight-transfer system. It dives about 1 to 3 feet with a tight wiggle and weighs roughly 1.23 ounces. A fit for anglers who want a shallow-running jerkbait-style minnow for open water.
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
Specifications
| Type | floating shallow diving crankbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 6 in |
| Depth | 1-3 feet |
| Action | Tight wiggle |
| Material | ABS resin |
| Hooks | 3X strength treble |
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- 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 1.23 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 natural pattern imitates bluegill and perch.
- Bluegill
- Perch
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 MackerelThis one | 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 | 1.23 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 6 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 1 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 3 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Lip | Round |
| Color | Green mackerel |
| Color family | Natural |
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 1.23 oz.
How long is it?
It is 6 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Green mackerel.
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