Yo-Zuri · Stickbaits & Minnows
Yo-Zuri Hydro Monster Shot, Sinking Lipless Lure, 2.08 oz
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- Item weight
- 2.08 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 3 x 3 x 1 inches
Quick take
Heavy lipless sinking lure that reaches 100+ feet and wobbles like a dying baitfish for offshore tuna and mackerel.
The Yo-Zuri Hydro Monster Shot is a sinking, lipless stickbait that falls horizontally and wobbles side to side as it drops. It darts sharply when jigged or twitched, wobbles widely on a straight retrieve, and skips when burned across the surface. At 5.5 inches, it suits anglers after mackerel, bonita and tuna in saltwater, and it is built with through-wire construction, a lead-filled body and saltwater-grade treble hooks.
Best for
- Offshore trolling behind boats for tuna
- Deep jigging in saltwater channels and reefs
- Anglers fishing 50 to 100+ feet of water
Skip if
- You fish shallow water; excessive weight wastes casting energy
- You need topwater action; this lure sinks immediately
Strengths
- Heavy 2.08 oz weight reaches extreme depths easily
- Lipless design allows horizontal fall and jigging action
- Yo-Zuri through-wire construction provides durability
Trade-offs
- Weight makes casting difficult on light spinning tackle
- Lipless design limits floating recovery; sinks continuously
- 3 inch profile targets large fish; misses smaller species
Fishing fit
- Species
- Offshore pelagics
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | lipless stickbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2.08 oz |
| Diving depth | 100+ ft |
| Action | Side-to-side wobble |
When and where to fish it
Its bright, high-visibility pattern suits stained and muddy water under an overcast sky or in low light.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Pink, Pink Silver ChartreuseThis one | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Black Silver, Blue Silver, Double Silver | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Double White, White Silver | 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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| Silhouette Black | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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
| Length | 5.5 in |
|---|---|
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Color | Blue Pink |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 5.5 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Blue Pink.
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