Rapala · Suspending Jerkbaits
Rapala Down Deep Husky Jerk 12, Purpledescent
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- Item weight
- 17 Grams
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Quick take
A 4.75-inch suspending jerkbait with loud internal rattles that dives to 6 meters when trolled, tuned for deep bass.
The Rapala Down Deep Husky Jerk in Purpledescent is a 4.75-inch suspending jerkbait for bass in water roughly 8 to 19 feet deep. Its deep-diving lip and loud rattle chamber let it run down to about 19 feet, and it holds its depth when paused. Some anglers remove the center treble hook to get a better front hookset when working it for bass.
Best for
- Trolling deep structure and drop-offs
- Casting against submerged timber and ledges
- Situations where a loud, rattle-heavy presentation triggers strikes
Skip if
- You need a floating jerkbait that you can pause on the surface
- You want a silent lure for clear water or wary bass
Strengths
- Loud rattles draw fish from distance and deeper water
- Suspends at depth when you pause, allowing a vertical retrieve
- Balanced design casts far and tracks true without twist
Trade-offs
- The rattle can spook cautious bass in clear, shallow water
- Its weight and bulk make it harder to cast on light line and small rods
- Suspending action means it sinks if you stop moving it; floating is more versatile
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | jerkbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.75 in |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Dive depth | 6 meters trolled / 3 meters cast |
| Hooks | VMC black nickel |
How deep and around what
It runs down to 18.7 ft, in the deep zone, along drop-offs and rock.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft) (this product)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 18.7 ft
- Depth zone
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Rock
- Drop-offs
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ghost, Helsinki Ghost, Olive Ghost | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Blue, Purple Clown | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Deep Husky Jerk, Olive Ghost | Length:4.72 in | Maximum diving depth:18.7 ft | Color:Olive Ghost | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), clear water |
| Rapala Down Deep Husky Jerk 12, Purpledescent | Length:4.75 in | Maximum diving depth:18.7 ft | Color:Purpledescent | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft) |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Length | 4.75 in |
|---|---|
| Maximum diving depth | 18.7 ft |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Purpledescent |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 4.75 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 18.7 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a suspending lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Purpledescent.
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