Rapala · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Rapala Dives-To 06 Crankbait, 2 in, 3/8 oz, Perch
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Options
Color: Hot Mustard
Size: Size 6, 2 Inch-3/8 oz
- Size 6, 2 Inch-3/8 oz
- Body Length: 2" not in Hot Mustard
- Item weight
- 0.02 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 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 Hot Mustard is a shallow diving crankbait that runs to about 6 feet, which suits shoreline cover, rock and grass in shallow water. At 3/8 ounce with an internal rattle, it gives anglers a sound-making option for fish that respond to vibration in the strike zone. It rests nose-down, so it starts diving as soon as the retrieve begins.
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
Specifications
| Type | diving crankbait |
|---|---|
| Size | 2 in |
| Weight | 3/8 oz |
| Running depth | 6 ft |
| Casting range | Up to 150 ft |
| Hooks | 2 treble, size 5 |
| Eyes | 3D holographic |
What can I catch with this?
At 3/8 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass and walleye.
- Bass
- Walleye
When and where to fish it
Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Water temperature
- 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 |
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. |
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| Dark Brown Crawdad | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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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 |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Hot Mustard |
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 Hot Mustard.
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