Rapala · Crankbaits
Rapala Dives-To Crankbait, 3/8 oz, Bleeding Olive Shiner
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- Item weight
- 10.65 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 1.97 x 1.46 x 0.87 inches
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 bleeding olive shiner finish dives quickly to about six feet and rests nose-down until the retrieve starts. Its 3/8 ounce body and internal rattle suit anglers fishing shallow cover and shorelines for bass and walleye.
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 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 to fish it
Crankbaits are usually fished on a steady retrieve that keeps the lure near the bottom or the cover.
Steady cranking
- Cast past the target and point the rod tip down toward the water.
- Reel at a steady medium pace until the lure reaches its depth.
- Keep it ticking the bottom or the cover, and pause when it deflects.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bleeding olive ShinerThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Bluegill, Yellow Perch | 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 |
| Lip | Round |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Pack count | 1 |
| Color | Bleeding olive Shiner |
| 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 Bleeding olive Shiner.
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