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Rainbow Smelt Banana Bait Deep Dive

$14.99

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Description

Rainbow Smelt are common forage to Northern game fish such as Walleye, Salmon, Trout, and Smallmouth Bass. Smelt are mostly found in Northern reservoirs and in and around the Great Lakes.The Banana Bait has a weight transfer for anglers wanting to cast long distances from shore. With shallow and deep lip designs, this collection of lures is versatile while trolling.

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Trout, Salmon, Walleye
Presentation
Mid Depth, Tight Wobble, Floating
Techniques
Casting, Trolling
Conditions
Clear Water, Open Water
SeasonYear Round
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

This is a deep-diving hard bait with a long bill and weight-transfer system, so it’s built for long casts from shore or for trolling. Use it when fish are keying on rainbow smelt forage in lakes and reservoirs, especially around Great Lakes-style structure and open-water bait situations.

Pros

  • Weight-transfer system helps with long-distance casting
  • Deep and shallow lip options add versatility
  • Good match for smelt-feeding trout, salmon, and walleye

Cons

  • Deep-diving bill can snag in heavy cover
  • Best suited to open water rather than thick vegetation

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