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Duel · Stickbaits & Minnows
Yo-Zuri Mag Darter Diver, 5 in, 1 oz, Holographic Green Mackerel
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- Item weight
- 1 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 5 x 0.98 x 1.57 inches
Quick take
A 5 in floating diver with lip-less design and magnetic weight transfer that produces erratic darting and rolling.
The Yo-Zuri Mag Darter is a 5-inch lipless rip bait that floats and dives to about 3 feet, which keeps it in the upper water column. Its inverted cup face produces a darting, rolling action with little rod work, so a steady retrieve is enough to make it move. A magnetic weight transfer system carries its 1 oz body toward longer casts, and three treble hooks on split rings complete the setup.
Best for
- Rip-bait fishing with minimal angler input needed
- Mackerel and pike in saltwater
- Shallow diving situations where 3 ft depth is target
Skip if
- You need a deeper-diving lure beyond 3 feet
- You prefer crankbaits with traditional lip designs
Strengths
- Magnetic weight transfer system enables longer casts
- Lip-less inverted cup face creates natural erratic action
- Large 3D eyes provide visual attack point for aggressive fish
Trade-offs
- Shallow 3 ft dive depth limits deep-water use
- Erratic action requires proper jigging technique to excel
- Multiple treble hooks create more snag risk in structure
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Pike & musky
- Water
- Saltwater
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | rip bait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1 oz |
| Dive depth | 3 ft |
| Feature | Magnetic weight transfer system for longer casts |
| Hooks | 3X treble on premium split rings |
| Eyes | Large 3D eyes |
Facts
| Length | 5 in |
|---|---|
| Lure weight | 1 oz |
| Maximum diving depth | 3 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Lip | None |
| Color | Holographic Green Mackerel |
| Color family | Natural |
How it compares
| Product | Length | Lure weight | Maximum diving depth | Buoyancy | Lip | Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yo-Zuri Mag Darter Diver, 5 in, 1 oz, Holographic Green Mackerel | Length:5 in | Lure weight:1 oz | Maximum diving depth:3 ft | Buoyancy:Floating | Lip:None | Color:Holographic Green Mackerel |
| Duel Yo-Zuri Hydro Minnow LC Floating Lure, 6 in | Length:6 in | Lure weight:1 1/4 oz | Maximum diving depth:3 ft | Buoyancy:Floating | Lip:Round | Color:Black silver |
| Yo-Zuri Hydro Minnow LC F, 6.75 in, Green Mackerel | Length:6.75 in | Lure weight:1 3/4 oz | Maximum diving depth:3 ft | Buoyancy:Floating | Lip:Round | Color:Green Mackerel |
| Rapala Original Floater 05 Lure, 1/16 oz, GoldPick it if you want a 2-inch floating balsa minnow in gold for shallow rocks, cover and shorelines that run 3 to 5 feet deep. | Length:2 in | Lure weight:0.0625 oz | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Buoyancy:Floating | Lip:Round | Color:Gold |
| Rapala Shad Rap 07 Crankbait, 2.75 in, 5/16 oz, SilverPick it if you want a floating 2-3/4 inch silver balsa crankbait for casting or trolling 5 to 11 feet deep for bass, walleye and pike. | Length:2.75 in | Lure weight:0.3125 oz | Maximum diving depth:11 ft | Buoyancy:Floating | Lip:Round | Color:Silver |
| Duel Yo-Zuri Pins Minnow Floating Lure, 2-3/4 in, Silver/BlackPick it if you want a silver and black floating minnow at 2-3/4 inches and 1/8 ounce to work the top 1 to 2 feet of shallow water. | Length:2.75 in | Lure weight:0.125 oz | Maximum diving depth:1-2 ft | Buoyancy:Floating | Lip:ABS resin | Color:Silver/Black |
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How deep and around what
It runs to 3 ft, in the shallow zone, over grass and around 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
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Holographic Pink | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Holographic Bronze Shiner | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Holographic Green MackerelThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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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.
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