Rapala · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Rapala DT Series Crankbait, 2 in, Shallow Dive, Bluegill
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- Item weight
- 0.04 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 5.25 x 1.5 x 0.88 inches
Quick take
2-inch Rapala DT shallow-diving crankbait with balsa body for grass and weed edges.
This Rapala Dives-To DT06 is a balsa crankbait in the Bluegill pattern, with a 2-inch body and a 3/8 oz weight. It is built to run down to about 6 feet, which suits casting to structure in that depth range. A thin polycarbonate lip and a nose-down resting position help it start diving quickly.
Best for
- Casting over shallow grass beds and weed edges
- Panfish and smaller bass in 1 to 4 feet of water
- Tight cover where smaller profile triggers bites
Skip if
- You fish open-water structure requiring deeper diving
- You target large pike or bass needing bigger profile
Strengths
- Balsa wood enables tight, finesse action at slow retrieve speeds
- Shallow diving keeps lure in strike zone longer on flats
- Compact size appeals to panfish and young-of-year bass
Trade-offs
- Balsa construction chips and cracks easily with rocky cover
- Small 2-inch size limits appeal to trophy hunters
- Treble hooks readily tangle in dense weed; weedless lure better for grass
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | crankbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 in |
| Body material | Balsa wood |
| Weight | 3/8 oz |
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 natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
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 natural pattern imitates bluegill and perch.
- Bluegill
- Perch
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Brown, Chartreuse Rootbeer Crawdad, Citrus Shad | 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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| Big Shad, Bleeding Olive Shiner, Blue Shad, Disco Shad, Green Gizzard Shad, Helsinki Shad, Live River Shad, Shad, Silver | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Pearl Grey Shiner | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Bluegill, Bream, Live Bluegill, Live Pumpkinseed, Perch, Yellow PerchThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Chart Rootbeer Craw, Classic Craw, Crystal Craw, Red Crawdad, Rootbeer 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, 2 in, Blue Shad | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Blue Shad | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
| Rapala DT Series Crankbait, 2 in, Shallow Dive, Bluegill | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Bluegill | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear water, bass and walleye |
| Rapala Dives-To Crankbait, 2-1/4 in, Disco Shad | Lure weight:— | Length:2.25 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Disco Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
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 |
| Color | Bluegill |
| Color family | Natural |
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 Bluegill.
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