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Why these fit

These are the strongest deep-diving walleye crankbait options in the set. Official Rapala® USA Site Deep Tail Dancer® is built for fish holding deep and can reach down to 30 feet unassisted, which makes it a strong pick for mid-summer and early fall. The Bandit Walleye Deep-Black Scarlett and Bandit Walleye Deep-Candy Slush both dive to 27 feet and are good for trolling or casting over deep structure. If you want a more budget-friendly deep diver, Chubb's Lures DEEP DIVER 4-1/2″ reaches 16-28 ft, while Chubb's Lures DEEP DIVER 3-1/4″ covers 10-21 ft for a slightly shallower deep-water lane.

Technique notes

For trolling, start with the deepest runners first to find the active depth, then adjust speed until the bait tracks cleanly.
Use Church Tackle The Walleye Board -Pro-Pack (#30310) - Complete Inline Planer Board System for Trolling if you want to spread lines and cover more water.
On casting passes, work long points, offshore humps, and breaklines with a steady retrieve and occasional pauses or speed changes.
Match lure depth to the fish: 3-1/4″ for 10-21 ft, 4-1/2″ for 16-28 ft, and Deep Tail Dancer for the deepest water in this set.

When to switch

Switch away from deep-diving cranks if fish are shallow, tightly relating to cover, or refusing a moving bait. In that case, a shallower crankbait, jig, or live-bait presentation is usually better. If fish are suspended far from the boat on a trolling pass, planer boards can help before changing lures.