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Rapala · Medium Diving Crankbaits
Rapala Ike's Custom Ink DT Crankbait
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Options
Color: Multi
- Multi
- Caribbean Shad
- Perch
Size: One Size
- One Size
- Item weight
- 0.02 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 4 x 2 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 2 in crankbait with muted natural tones and sparkly glitter finish for when bass refuse conventional patterns.
This 2-inch Dives-To crankbait from Rapala carries Ike Iaconelli's muted, glitter-flecked finishes on a floating body that runs down to about 6 feet. At 3/8 ounce it casts easily, and it suits anglers working bass around moderate-depth cover and structure. The softer colors are a good fit when bass ignore louder patterns.
Best for
- Clear water where bright colors spook fish
- Pressured bass that see a lot of lures
- Daytime fishing in bright sun
Skip if
- You need to search fast through the water
- You fish murky water where visibility is limited
Strengths
- Muted natural tones trigger strikes when conventional colors fail
- Super fine glitter adds depth without looking artificial
- Pearly finish mimics natural baitfish scales
Trade-offs
- Softer colors require clear water to be effective
- Glitter finish may reduce durability on heavy rock
- Requires more precise placement than search lures
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | crankbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 in |
| Depth | 6 ft |
| Hook type | Treble |
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
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
This floating crankbait rises when you stop reeling, which makes a stop-and-go retrieve work. Crankbaits are usually fished on a steady retrieve that keeps the lure near the bottom or the cover.
Stop and go
- Crank the lure down with several fast turns.
- Stop for a second and let the lure rise slowly.
- Repeat all the way back to the bank or boat.
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 |
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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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 |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Lip | Round |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 6 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2 in long.
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