Rapala · Deep Diving Crankbaits
Rapala Ike's Custom Ink DT Crankbait, 2 1/4 in, 3/5 oz, Mule
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- Item weight
- 17 g
- Product dimensions
- 4 x 4 x 2 inches
Quick take
A 2-inch deep-diving balsa crankbait with consistent action, muted coloring, and a proven tournament design.
This 2-1/4-inch Dives-To crankbait in Mule weighs about 3/5 ounce and runs down to roughly 10 feet. Its balsa body and two treble hooks make it a simple cast-and-retrieve option for bass and walleye from shore, boat or kayak. Pick it when you want a bait that holds a steady depth over mid-depth structure.
Best for
- Bass fishing in offshore structure
- Anglers who prefer proven tournament lures
Skip if
- You fish shallow water or grass beds
- You prefer lipless crankbaits
Strengths
- Balsa wood provides natural buoyancy and responsive action
- Deep-diving ability puts lure in the strike zone below thermocline
- Tournament-proven design has consistent track record
Trade-offs
- Balsa wood is fragile and dents easily under impact
- Deep diver requires heavy line and fast retrieves for full depth
- Old School color is limited and may not match current forage
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Facts
| Lure weight | 0.6 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.25 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 10 ft |
| Pack count | 1 |
| Color | Mule |
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 Ike's Custom Ink DT Crankbait, 2 1/4 in, 3/5 oz, Mule | Lure weight:0.6 oz | Length:2.25 in | Maximum diving depth:10 ft | Color:Mule | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), bass and walleye |
| Rapala Ike's Custom Ink DT Crankbait, 2 in, Old School | Lure weight:— | Length:2 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Old School | Suits:— |
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 Mule.
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
Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Water temperature
- 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 |
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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