Rapala · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Rapala Dives-To 06, 3/8 oz, Dark Brown Crawdad
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Options
Color: Dark Brown Crawdad
- Dark Brown Crawdad
- Hot Mustard not in Body Length: 2"
- Perch
Size: Body Length: 2"
- Body Length: 2"
- Size 6, 2 Inch-3/8 oz not in Dark Brown Crawdad
- Item weight
- 0.01 kg
- Product dimensions
- 4 x 4 x 2 inches
Quick take
A 2-inch balsa crankbait that dives to 6 feet with side-to-side action and internal rattle.
This 2-inch Dives-To 06 in Dark Brown Crawdad is a shallow diving balsa crankbait that runs to about 6 feet, suited to shoreline cover, rock and shallow flats. Its 3/8 ounce weight and nose-down rest let it dive as soon as the retrieve starts, so anglers can cover shallow water with a simple cast and steady retrieve.
Best for
- Searching structure and drop-offs in 2-8 ft of water
- Early morning and evening bass and panfish
- Casting from shore into moderate depth
Skip if
- You need a crankbait that dives deeper than 6 feet
- You fish shallow flats under 2 feet
Strengths
- Balsa construction balances quick diving with realistic action
- Hand-tuned body delivers consistent side-to-side wobble
- Internal rattle attracts fish, thin lip allows far casting
Trade-offs
- Balsa is fragile and cracks easily on rocks and wood
- Quick-dive lip makes it prone to snagging shallow cover
- Small treble hooks may miss larger fish
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
What can I catch with this?
At 3/8 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass and walleye.
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
When and where to fish it
Its craw or red pattern suits cold to cool, stained water in spring. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Stained
- Water temperature
- Cold (under 50°F)
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How deep and around what
At 3/8 oz it runs down to 6 ft, in the mid depth zone, around the outside edge of grass, wood and rock.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 6 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Rock
What you need with it
A 3/8 oz crankbait is usually fished with a casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 10 to 14 lb fluorocarbon line.
- Casting rodsA medium-power rod with a moderate action keeps the hooks pinned on a steady retrieve.
- Baitcasting reelsA slower gear ratio makes a steady cranking pace easier to hold.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks, so the lure reaches its depth; 10 to 14 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 3/8 oz lure pairs with a medium-power, moderate-action rod made for 1/4 to 5/8 oz lures and with 10 to 14 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/4 to 5/8 oz |
| Line test | 10 to 14 lb |
What it imitates
Its craw or red pattern imitates crawfish.
- Crawfish
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
|
| Dark Brown CrawdadThis one | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
|
Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the depth you need to reach, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Dives-To 06, 3/8 oz, Dark Brown Crawdad | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Dark Brown Crawdad | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained water, bass, trout and walleye |
| Rapala Dives-To 06 Crankbait, 2 in, 3/8 oz, Perch | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Hot Mustard | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), bass and walleye |
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 | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 6 ft |
| Color | Dark Brown Crawdad |
| Color family | Craw and red |
| Target species | Trout, Bass and Walleye |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 6 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Dark Brown Crawdad.
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