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Rapala · Suspending Jerkbaits
Rapala Down Deep Husky Jerk, Black Wonderbread
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Quick take
A 4 in jerkbait that dives deep when cast or trolled and suspends at its depth, triggering strikes during pauses.
The size 12 Black Wonderbread is the larger Down Deep Husky Jerk, about 4.75 inches long and 1/2 ounce. It suspends on a pause and dives roughly 8 to 19 feet. Walleye anglers reach for it when fish sit deeper.
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
- Species
- Trout
- Panfish
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its dark pattern shows as a silhouette in muddy water and at night.
- Clarity
- Muddy
- Light
- Low light
- Night
How deep and around what
It runs down to 19 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
- 19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Silver | 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 WonderbreadThis one | 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 | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.75 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 8 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 19 ft |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Color | Black Wonderbread |
| Color family | Dark |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4.75 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 19 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a suspending lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Black Wonderbread.
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