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Rainbow Smelt Banana Bait Shallow 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
Walleye, Salmon, Trout
Presentation
Subsurface, Tight Wobble, Floating
Techniques
Casting, Trolling, Cranking
Conditions
Clear Water, Open Water
SeasonYear Round
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

This is a shallow-diving hard bait built for casting long distances from shore and for trolling. It fits best when fish are feeding on rainbow smelt forage in northern waters, especially around Great Lakes-style reservoirs and open-water structure.

Pros

  • Weight-transfer system helps with long casts
  • Versatile for both casting and trolling
  • Forage-matching profile for northern game fish

Cons

  • Shallow-diving version may not reach deeper fish
  • Best use is more specialized to smelt-feeding fisheries

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