Crankbaits & Hardbaits

Deep Diving Crankbait

All lures

Reaches deep offshore fish other baits can't.

Technique

Steady wind

Depth

12-25 ft

Water Clarity

Clear to stained

Best Conditions

Summer offshore structure

Summer Fall

About This Lure

A long-lipped crankbait that dives to 15-25 ft to comb deep points, ledges, and channel edges.

How To Fish It

Cast well past your target structure to allow the lure to achieve its maximum diving depth before reaching the strike zone. Utilize a long, sweeping rod motion to initiate the dive, then maintain consistent contact with the bottom to trigger reaction strikes from lethargic fish holding tight to cover. Focus on deflecting the lure off rocks, logs, or brush piles, as these contact points often induce explosive strikes.

Retrieve Cadence

Execute a slow, steady wind with occasional brief pauses to allow the lure to tick against deep structure and then float slightly upward.

Best Colors

Sexy Shad— Clear to stained water with high sun exposure

Chartreuse/Blue Back— Stained or murky water conditions

Crawdad patterns— Early fall when bass are feeding on rocky bottoms

Chrome/Blue— Overcast days or low-light periods

Sizes & When To Use

2-inchFinesse presentations when fish are pressured or feeding on smaller shad

4-inchStandard tournament-style searching for aggressive largemouth and walleye

Commonly Rigged On

Direct tie to fluorocarbon leaderSnap swivel for quick changes

Recommended Gear

7'6" medium-heavy power, moderate-action glass or composite casting rod paired with a 5.4:1 or 6.2:1 gear ratio baitcasting reel spooled with 10-12 lb fluorocarbon line.

Pro Tips

Always check your knots after a deflection to ensure the line hasn't been nicked by abrasive rocks.
Upgrade your stock hooks to high-quality short-shank trebles to prevent fouling and improve hook-up ratios.
Keep your rod tip low and pointed toward the water to maximize the diving depth of the bill.
If you feel the lure stop moving, pause for two seconds to let the buoyancy float it over the snag.

Species This Lure Catches