Bandit Walleye Deep Minnow Blank

Overview

The Bandit Walleye Deep 16cm Minnow Blank provides a premium platform for anglers and lure builders who want to create their own large baitfish-style deep diving lures.

Designed with a long, realistic minnow profile, extended body shape, and deep diving bill design, this unfinished lure body is ideal for targeting larger freshwater predators that feed on bigger forage fish.

The 16cm profile creates an impressive baitfish presentation, making it suitable for custom walleye patterns, shad imitations, trout finishes, and aggressive predator fishing designs.

Simply customize the blank with your preferred paint pattern, install lure eyes, add hooks and split rings, apply a protective clear coat, and build a professional-quality deep diving minnow lure for your next fishing adventure.

Why This Lure Blank

Many factory-produced deep diving minnows offer only limited colors and standard finishes.

The Bandit Walleye Deep 16cm Blank gives lure builders complete freedom to create unique designs while maintaining a proven large minnow-style body shape.

Whether you are developing tournament patterns, matching local baitfish, or creating custom lure collections, this blank provides a reliable foundation for professional lure customization.、

Key Features

Large 16cm Baitfish Profile

The oversized minnow body imitates larger forage species such as shad, alewife, smelt, and juvenile baitfish.

The realistic proportions make it an excellent choice when targeting predators that prefer larger prey.

Deep Diving Minnow Design

The extended diving lip allows the lure to reach deeper water zones where larger predator fish often feed.

Ideal for:

• Deep weed edges
• Offshore structures
• Drop-offs
• Rock piles
• Deep channels
• Balanced Internal Structure

The body design provides stable swimming performance and allows builders to fine-tune the final action through hook selection, split rings, paint thickness, and clear coating.

Custom Painting Ready Surface

Perfect for:

• Airbrush lure painting
• Hand-painted artwork
• Realistic baitfish patterns
• UV color experiments
• Tournament lure customization
• Small batch lure production

When to Use This Deep Diving Minnow

Walleye Fishing

This large minnow profile is especially suitable for walleye anglers targeting fish feeding on bigger baitfish.

Use around:

• Deep flats
• River channels
• Rocky points
• Offshore structures
• Bass Fishing

The realistic baitfish shape makes it effective for:

• Largemouth Bass
• Smallmouth Bass
• Spotted Bass

Especially when bass are targeting larger forage.

Pike & Musky Applications

The 16cm size creates a strong presence in the water and can be customized with aggressive predator patterns.

Recommended finishes include:

• Perch patterns
• Cisco patterns
• Shad patterns
• Natural trout colors
• Ideal Fishing Conditions
• Clear Water

Natural baitfish patterns and translucent finishes can create a realistic presentation in visibility-based fisheries.

Deep Structure Fishing

The deep diving design makes it suitable for targeting fish holding near:

• Ledges
• Rock structures
• Deep vegetation
• Submerged timber
• Cold Water Periods

Large minnow profiles can imitate vulnerable baitfish during seasonal feeding periods when predators are actively searching for high-calorie prey.

Applications

• Custom lure painting projects
• Professional lure building
• Walleye lure customization
• Bass fishing lure development
• Pike and predator lure production
• Pattern testing
• Small batch lure manufacturing
• DIY fishing lure creation

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is this lure blank ready to fish?

No. This is an unfinished lure blank designed for customization.

You will need to add:

• Paint finish
• Lure eyes
• Treble hooks
• Split rings
• Protective clear coat

before fishing.

2. Are the lure eyes included?

No. The blank does not include eyes. Separate lure eyes need to be purchased and installed during the finishing process.

3. What size hooks should I use?

The recommended treble hook size is #2. However, the final setup may vary depending on your preferred action, buoyancy, and fishing style.

4. What type of paint works best on this blank?

Most common lure painting methods work well, including:

• Acrylic airbrush paint
• Lure-specific coatings
• Spray paint systems

A protective clear coat is recommended after painting for improved durability.

5. What fish species can this lure target?

Depending on your finished design and fishing environment, this blank can be customized for:

• Walleye
• Largemouth Bass
• Smallmouth Bass
• Pike
• Musky
• Trout

6. Can I create realistic baitfish patterns?

Yes. The long minnow body is ideal for detailed finishes such as:

• Shad patterns
• Perch patterns
• Smelt patterns
• Trout patterns
• Custom scale designs

7. Is this lure suitable for saltwater fishing?

The blank can be adapted for some saltwater applications, but additional protection is recommended.

Use:

• Corrosion-resistant hooks
• Saltwater-grade split rings
• Durable clear coating

to improve long-term performance.

8. Is this suitable for beginner lure painters?

Yes. The smooth unfinished surface provides a good platform for beginners while offering enough space for experienced builders to create detailed custom designs.