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Rapala · Floating Jerkbaits
Rapala Deep Tail Dancer 11, Purpledescent, 4.375 in
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Quick take
A 4.375 inch wooden jerkbait with tail-dancing action when twitched, suited for bass and pike on jerk-and-pause retrieves.
The Rapala Deep Tail Dancer 11 in Purpledescent is a floating crankbait with a 4-3/8-inch body and a running depth of about 30 feet. Its three-quarter-ounce body and enlarged lip let anglers reach deeper water on a steady retrieve, with the lip doing the diving work. The dark purple finish gives anglers a deep-water option when a darker profile is wanted.
Best for
- Bass in clear to moderately stained water
- Pike responding to erratic surface action
- Aggressive fishing with rod twitching
Skip if
- You prefer steady retrieve lures
- You fish heavy cover where wood snags
Strengths
- Wood body floats at rest between jerks
- Tail design creates distinctive darting action on twitch
- Proven color patterns from Rapala heritage
Trade-offs
- Treble hooks snag in grass and wood
- Wood absorbs water over time, affecting action
- Paint finish wears with catch-and-release use
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Pike & musky
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Finesse
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | jerkbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.375 in |
| Color | Purpledescent |
| Hooks | Treble |
| Body | Wood |
When and where to fish it
Its dark pattern shows as a silhouette in muddy water and at night.
- Clarity
- Muddy
- Light
- Low light
- Night
How deep and around what
It runs down to 30 ft, in the deep zone, along drop-offs and rock.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft) (this product)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 30 ft
- Depth zone
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Rock
- Drop-offs
Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Deep Tail Dancer 11 Jerkbait, 4.375 in, Bleeding Tiger | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:4.375 in | Maximum diving depth:30 ft | Color:Bleeding Tiger | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft) |
| Rapala Deep Tail Dancer 11, Purpledescent, 4.375 in | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:4.375 in | Maximum diving depth:30 ft | Color:Purpledescent | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), muddy water |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 3/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.375 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 30 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Color | Purpledescent |
| Color family | Dark |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4.375 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 30 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Purpledescent.
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