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Rapala · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Rapala Ike's Custom Ink Dives-To 6 Crankbait, Disco Shad, 2 in
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- Item weight
- 22.68 g
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 2-inch balsa crankbait with muted Disco Shad finish and fine glitter, dives to 6 ft.
The Rapala DT06 is a 2-inch, 3/8 oz crankbait in a custom Disco Shad finish with muted colors, a pearly translucent coat and fine glitter. Its balsa body and thin polycarbonate lip dive it to about 6 feet, a depth that suits anglers working bass along structure. It is a shallow-diving pick for anglers who want a lure that gets down fast from the first cast.
Best for
- Bass in subtle light conditions and overcast days
- Sight-casting to structure at 4-6 ft depth
- Transitional seasons when bass prefer muted baits
Skip if
- You fish bright, clear water where shiny baits work better
- You need crankbaits that dive deeper than 6 ft
Strengths
- Muted custom ink finish effective in low-light conditions
- Fine glitter adds subtle flash without being obvious
- SureSet hook design improves hookups on short strikes
Trade-offs
- Balsa is delicate and can crack on impact
- Muted colors less effective in stained water
- 6 ft dive depth limits deep structure fishing
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | medium-diving crankbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3/8 oz |
| Dive depth | 6 ft |
| Body | Balsa wood |
| Hook | SureSet tail hook |
Facts
| Lure weight | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 6 ft |
| Lip | Round |
| Color | Disco Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
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 Disco Shad.
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 silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How to fish it
Crankbaits are usually fished on a steady retrieve that keeps the lure near the bottom or the cover.
Steady cranking
- Cast past the target and point the rod tip down toward the water.
- Reel at a steady medium pace until the lure reaches its depth.
- Keep it ticking the bottom or the cover, and pause when it deflects.
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 silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
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.
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