Rapala · Suspending Jerkbaits
Rapala Down Deep Husky Jerk, 4 in, 3/8 oz, Pure Chrome
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- Item weight
- 9.07 g
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 4 in jerkbait that dives deep when cast or trolled and suspends at its depth, triggering strikes during pauses.
Pure Chrome gives this 4-inch Down Deep Husky Jerk a flashy baitfish look. It is a suspending jerkbait weighing 3/8 ounce that runs 7 to 16 feet. Anglers use a twitch-and-pause retrieve for bass, walleye and pike.
Best for
- Deep structure on lakes
- Trolling for walleye and trout
- Working suspended fish during jigging
Skip if
- You fish shallow water or surface strikes
- You need a lure that maintains buoyancy
Strengths
- Deep-diving lip reaches depths other jerkbaits cannot
- Loud rattle attracts fish in low-visibility water
- Suspending action keeps the lure at fish depth during pauses
Trade-offs
- Deep-diving lip increases drag during the cast
- Suspending design limits top-water strikes
- Loud rattle may spook fish in clear water
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How deep and around what
It runs down to 16 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
- 16 ft
- Depth zone
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Rock
- Drop-offs
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Pink Clown, Pink Tiger, Pink Tiger Uv | 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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| Blue Ghost, Glass Clown, Glass Minnow, Glass Perch, Glass Purple Perch | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Pure Chrome, SilverThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Green Tiger UV, Green Tiger UV Lure, Yellow Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Redfire Crawdad | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Black, Black Light, Black Wonderbread | 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 | Lure weight | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Down Deep Husky Jerk, 4 in, Firetiger | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:4 in | Maximum diving depth:16 ft | Color:Firetiger | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), stained and muddy water |
| Rapala Down Deep Husky Jerk, 4 in, 3/8 oz, Pure Chrome | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:4 in | Maximum diving depth:16 ft | Color:Pure Chrome | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), clear and stained water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Rapala Down Deep Husky Jerk, Size 10, 4 in, Yellow Perch | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:4 in | Maximum diving depth:16 ft | Color:Yellow Perch | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), clear water |
| Rapala Down Deep Husky Jerk, Black Wonderbread | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:4.75 in | Maximum diving depth:19 ft | Color:Black Wonderbread | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), muddy water |
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
| Lure weight | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 7 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 16 ft |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Color | Pure Chrome |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass, Walleye and Pike & musky |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 16 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a suspending lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Pure Chrome.
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