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Duel · Floating Jerkbaits
Yo-Zuri Mag Darter Floating Jerkbait, 5 in, 1 oz
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Options
Color: Pearl Redhead
Size: 5-Inch
- Item weight
- 1 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 3 x 3 x 1 inches
Quick take
A lipless floating jerkbait with magnetic weight transfer for distance and erratic darting action.
The Mag Darter is a 5-inch floating rip bait with no lip, so its inverted cup face drives a darting, rolling swim with very little rod work. Weighing 1 ounce in a pearl redhead finish, it dives to about 3 feet and covers the upper and middle water column. It suits anglers working bass in fresh or salt water who want a floating rip bait with a darting action.
Best for
- Bass in shallow cover that respond to darting action
- Anglers who like imparting action through rod work
- Clear water where natural presentation matters
Skip if
- You want a lure that works on steady retrieve alone
- You fish around heavy wood; treble hooks snag easily
Strengths
- Magnetic weight transfer shifts load toward the tail for casting distance
- Lipless lip-less body with inverted cup face creates unpredictable darting motion
- Tough ABS plastic withstands strikes from aggressive bass
Trade-offs
- Requires active rod work to generate attractive darting action
- Treble hooks are prone to snags in cover
- Heavier than similar-sized crankbaits for the same depth
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | floating jerkbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 5 in |
| Weight | 1 oz |
| Dive depth | 3 ft |
| Hooks | 3X treble on split rings |
| Finish | Scaled holographic |
| Eyes | Large 3D eyes |
When and where to fish it
Its white or pearl pattern stays visible in lightly stained water and under cloud.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- 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
What it imitates
Its white or pearl pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Chartreuse | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Ghost Black | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Chrome Sardine | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Pearl RedheadThis one | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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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
| Lure weight | 1 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 5 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 3 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Color | Pearl Redhead |
| Color family | White |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1 oz.
How long is it?
It is 5 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 3 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Pearl Redhead.
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