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Rapala · Deep Diving Crankbaits
Rapala Deep Tail Dancer Crankbait, Size 11, Flash Perch
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- Item weight
- 0.02 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A deep-diving crankbait that reaches 4.5 to 10 meters, designed to find large pike and bass in deep zones.
The Rapala Deep Tail Dancer 11 is a 4 3/8 inch, three-quarter ounce banana-shaped crankbait with an enlarged lip that dives as deep as 30 feet without help. It comes with two size 3 black nickel trebles already attached and is built for walleye and zander anglers who work deep water in mid-summer and early fall.
Best for
- Deep water hunting for pike and musky
- Trolling in deep lakes
- Anglers targeting trophy-size fish
Skip if
- You fish shallow ponds or small creeks
Strengths
- Extreme diving depth reaches where large predators hide
- Banana-shaped body provides distinctive wobbling action
- VMC treble hooks are sharp and reliable
Trade-offs
- Requires heavy line and a strong rod to work effectively
- The deep dive means it takes practice to control depth
- Color pattern is fixed; no single-color option
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | deep-diving crankbait |
|---|---|
| Size | 11 |
| Dive depth | 4.5-10 m |
| Finish | Flash perch |
What can I catch with this?
At 3/4 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, walleye and pike.
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How deep and around what
At 3/4 oz it runs down to 30 ft, reaching fish that hold on deep structure and in open water.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft) (this product)
- Maximum diving depth
- 30 ft
- Depth zone
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Drop-offs
What you need with it
A 3/4 oz crankbait is usually fished with a long casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 10 to 15 lb fluorocarbon line.
- Casting rodsA long medium-heavy rod with a moderate action throws a heavy lure far and absorbs its pull.
- Baitcasting reelsA slower gear ratio makes a deep-diving lure easier to reel all day.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks, so the lure reaches its depth; 10 to 15 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 3/4 oz lure pairs with a medium-heavy, moderate-action rod made for 1/2 to 1 oz lures and with 10 to 15 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium heavy |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/2 to 1 oz |
| Line test | 10 to 15 lb |
What it imitates
Its natural pattern imitates bluegill and perch.
- Bluegill
- Perch
About this type
A crankbait is a hard-bodied lure that wobbles on a steady retrieve; most have a lip that sets how deep they run.
On a lipped bait, a bigger or steeper lip usually sends it deeper.
Most lipped crankbaits float at rest and dive when reeled, so a pause lets the lure back up and away from a snag.
Compared with Jerkbaits: A jerkbait is worked with twitches and pauses and often suspends or floats; a crankbait is reeled.
Facts
| Lure weight | 3/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.375 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 30 ft |
| Color | Flash Perch |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 30 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4.375 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Flash Perch.
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