Bandit Lure 2-5' 2" 1/4oz Fire Tiger

The Bandit Lure 2-5' 2" 1/4oz in Fire Tiger is a shallow-running crankbait built for bass and pike anglers targeting structure in the upper water column. At just a quarter-ounce with a compact 2-inch profile, this crankbait excels in weedy cover, timber, and around docks—places where deflection and escape matter as much as the bite itself. The Fire Tiger finish is a proven producer in stained to moderately clear water, especially around vegetation and wood.

Bandit Baits engineered this lure with a tight, subtle wiggle that triggers reaction strikes from neutral fish without the aggressive flash that can spook wary bass in shallow cover. The shallow diving depth—roughly 2 to 5 feet depending on line weight and retrieve speed—keeps it in the strike zone of shallow feeders without hanging on bottom. The deflection design lets the lure bump cover and bounce off hard obstacles without hanging, a critical feature when you're fishing shallow, snag-prone water.

Whether you're spring spawning, working grass flats, or punching shallow wood, this crankbait earns its place in a shallow-water arsenal. The Fire Tiger pattern works year-round but shines in low-visibility conditions where that orange-and-black contrast cuts through stain and silt.

Key Features

• Shallow diver reaches 2–5 feet depth
• Compact 2-inch body, 1/4-ounce weight for easy casting and precise placement
• Tight, fish-attracting wiggle action
• Built-in snag-deflection design to bounce off cover
• Fire Tiger finish for stained to moderately clear water

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What depth does the Bandit 2-5' crankbait reach?

This lure dives to approximately 2 to 5 feet, making it ideal for shallow structure like docks, weed edges, and submerged timber.

Is the Fire Tiger finish good for all water conditions?

Fire Tiger is most effective in stained to moderately clear water where its orange-and-black contrast creates visibility without spooking fish. In very clear water, consider switching to more natural patterns.

What size fish can I target with a 1/4-ounce crankbait?

A compact crankbait like this is well-suited for largemouth and smallmouth bass, as well as pike and other gamefish that hunt small forage in shallow water.

How does the snag-deflection design help when fishing cover?

The deflection design allows the crankbait to make contact with hard cover—wood, rock, vegetation—and bounce off rather than lodge, letting you fish heavy structure without constant hangups.