Bandit Lure 8-12' 2" 3/8oz Awesome Pink

The Bandit Lure 8-12' 2" 3/8oz in Awesome Pink is a diving crankbait designed to hunt fish at mid-water depths where bass, walleye, and pike hold during prime feeding windows. This compact hard bait reaches depths of 8 to 12 feet depending on your line weight and casting distance, making it versatile enough for both shallow structure and deeper main-lake ledges. The 3/8-ounce profile casts cleanly on standard spinning or baitcasting gear and generates an aggressive searching action that triggers strikes from neutral fish.

Built from quality materials engineered to withstand repeated casts and aggressive strikes, the Bandit 300 Series crankbait excels in freshwater environments where gamefish respond to natural, hard-bodied presentations. The Awesome Pink color pattern works well in stained water and low-light conditions, giving fish a high-contrast target they can locate by sight and sound. Whether you're casting tight to weed edges, rocky points, or fallen timber, or working the lure along drop-offs and flats, this crankbait delivers a reliable action that produces year-round.

Pair it with quality bass or walleye tackle and fish it at steady retrieve speeds to maintain its depth range, or use it in a troll pattern to cover water methodically. The 2-inch body size is efficient for both precision casting and covering distance, making it a practical choice for anglers who want one lure that handles multiple scenarios without having to tie on a new presentation.

Key Features

• Dives to 8–12 feet (depth range varies by line weight and retrieve speed)
• Compact 2-inch, 3/8-ounce profile for easier casting and control
• Hard-body construction for durability and reliable swimming action
• Awesome Pink color for visibility in stained water and low-light conditions
• Effective for bass, walleye, pike, and other freshwater gamefish
• Works for both casting and trolling presentations

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish species will this crankbait catch?

The Bandit Lure works well for bass, walleye, pike, and other freshwater gamefish that respond to hard-bodied, moving presentations in the 8–12 foot depth zone.

How deep does this lure dive?

This crankbait reaches depths of 8 to 12 feet. The exact depth depends on your line weight, casting distance, and retrieve speed—lighter line and faster speeds generally result in shallower running depths.

Can I use this lure for trolling, or is it cast-only?

The Bandit 300 Series is designed for both casting and trolling, so you can work it actively from the bank or cover water systematically behind the boat.

What color is Awesome Pink best for?

Awesome Pink is a high-contrast color that works well in stained or off-color water and during low-light periods, giving fish a visible target to home in on.