Rapala · Crankbaits
Rapala DT Crankbait, Balsa Wood, Internal Rattle, 2-3.75 in
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- Item weight
- 0.01 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 4 x 4 x 2 inches
Quick take
A balsa wood crankbait that dives quickly and pulls with ease, hand-tuned to cast far.
This balsa crankbait in a red crawdad finish is built to dive quickly to about 10 feet. Its 2-1/4 inch body and internal rattle make it a fit for anglers who want a deeper-running crankbait for covering water.
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
Specifications
| Type | balsa wood crankbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3/5 oz (varies) |
| Material | Balsa wood |
What can I catch with this?
At 0.6 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass and walleye.
- Bass
- Walleye
When and where to fish it
Its craw or red pattern suits cold to cool, stained water in spring. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Stained
- Water temperature
- Cold (under 50°F)
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How deep and around what
At 0.6 oz it runs down to 10 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
- 10 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Rock
What you need with it
A 0.6 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 0.6 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 craw or red pattern imitates crawfish.
- Crawfish
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 Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Red CrawdadThis one | 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 | 0.6 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.25 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 10 ft |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Pack count | 1 |
| Color | Red Crawdad |
| Color family | Craw and red |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 10 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 0.6 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.25 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Red Crawdad.
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