Rapala · Crankbaits
Rapala Dives-To Crankbait, 2 in, Yellow Perch
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Quick take
A balsa wood crankbait that dives quickly and pulls with ease, hand-tuned to cast far.
This two-inch balsa crankbait in a yellow perch finish dives quickly to about six feet and sits nose-down when still. Its small profile suits anglers working shallow rocks, shorelines and cover for bass, walleye and trout.
Best for
- Deep strike zone coverage on casts to 150 ft
- Working structure in lakes and rivers
- Walleye and pike in current
Skip if
- You need a shallow cranker for weed beds
- You prefer softer rod feel with lighter baits
Strengths
- Balsa construction provides unique side-to-side swimming action
- Internal weight placement allows quick descent to depth
- Far casting capability covers more water per cast
Trade-offs
- Balsa is fragile compared to hard plastic crankbaits
- Limited depth control without specific model selection
- More sensitive to rod tension during retrieve
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 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 3/8 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 natural pattern imitates bluegill and perch.
- Bluegill
- Perch
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Bleeding olive Shiner | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Bluegill, Yellow PerchThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Red 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, 3/8 oz, Bleeding Olive Shiner | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Bleeding olive Shiner | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
| Rapala Dives-To Crankbait, 2 in, Yellow Perch | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Yellow Perch | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear water, bass and walleye |
| Rapala DT Crankbait, Balsa Wood, Internal Rattle, 2-3.75 in | Lure weight:0.6 oz | Length:2.25 in | Maximum diving depth:10 ft | Color:Red Crawdad | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained water, 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 |
| Pack count | 1 |
| Color | Yellow Perch |
| Color family | Natural |
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 Yellow Perch.
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