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Rapala · Deep Diving Crankbaits
Rapala Ike's Custom Ink DT Crankbait, 2 in, Old School
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- Item weight
- 10.65 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 4.3 x 3.1 x 2.8 inches
Quick take
A 2-inch deep-diving balsa crankbait with consistent action, muted coloring, and a proven tournament design.
This 2-inch Dives-To crankbait in the Old School pattern is a compact balsa-bodied plug that reaches about 6 feet. It has an internal rattle chamber and a thin lip that lets it drop into the strike zone quickly once you start reeling. A good pick for bass anglers working shallow to mid-depth cover with muted, natural-looking colors.
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
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | crankbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 in |
| Weight | 10.65g |
| Material | Select balsa wood |
| Color | Old School |
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 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
- Maximum diving depth
- 6 ft
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:— |
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
| Length | 2 in |
|---|---|
| Maximum diving depth | 6 ft |
| Lip | Round |
| Pack count | 1 |
| Color | Old School |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 6 ft.
How long is it?
It is 2 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Old School.
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