Rapala · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Rapala Dives-To Crankbait, 2 in, Blue Shad
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- Item weight
- 18.14 g
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
2-inch Rapala DT shallow-diving crankbait with balsa body for grass and weed edges.
The Rapala Dives-To DT06 in Blue Shad is a 2-inch balsa crankbait weighing 3/8 oz. It runs to about 6 feet, a useful zone for bass and walleye working shallow to mid-depth structure. Its thin polycarbonate lip and nose-down rest let it get down to depth quickly after the cast.
Best for
- Casting over shallow grass beds and weed edges
- Panfish and smaller bass in 1 to 4 feet of water
- Tight cover where smaller profile triggers bites
Skip if
- You fish open-water structure requiring deeper diving
- You target large pike or bass needing bigger profile
Strengths
- Balsa wood enables tight, finesse action at slow retrieve speeds
- Shallow diving keeps lure in strike zone longer on flats
- Compact size appeals to panfish and young-of-year bass
Trade-offs
- Balsa construction chips and cracks easily with rocky cover
- Small 2-inch size limits appeal to trophy hunters
- Treble hooks readily tangle in dense weed; weedless lure better for grass
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
- Walleye
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- 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 3/8 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 silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Brown, Chartreuse Rootbeer Crawdad, Citrus Shad | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Big Shad, Bleeding Olive Shiner, Blue Shad, Disco Shad, Green Gizzard Shad, Helsinki Shad, Live River Shad, Shad, SilverThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Pearl Grey Shiner | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Bluegill, Bream, Live Bluegill, Live Pumpkinseed, Perch, Yellow Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Chart Rootbeer Craw, Classic Craw, Crystal Craw, Red Crawdad, Rootbeer 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 Crankbait, 2 in, Blue Shad | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Blue Shad | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
| Rapala DT Series Crankbait, 2 in, Shallow Dive, Bluegill | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Bluegill | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear water, bass and walleye |
| Rapala Dives-To Crankbait, 2-1/4 in, Disco Shad | Lure weight:— | Length:2.25 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Disco Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
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 | Blue Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
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 Blue Shad.
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