The Rapala DT08 Dives-To Crankbait lures are designed to dive quickly to a specific depth and stay in the “strike zone” for longer periods of time compared to other crankbaits available. These lures are made from high-quality balsa wood, with only the top seven percent of the wood being used. The combination of this consistently perfect wood, strategically placed internal weights, tapered fuselage, and thin tail design results in an exceptional crankbait action that is exclusive to the DT family.
An ultra-thin polycarbonate lip enables the bait to dive rapidly to the desired depth. The DT crankbaits exhibit a side-to-side swimming action that is characteristic of balsa crankbaits and allow for deep diving while maintaining ease of use. The lures are perfectly weighted to rest in a “quick-dive” nose-down position, enabling them to descend immediately to the desired depth. In fact, these lures can be cast up to 150 feet, ensuring that they stay in the strike zone for a longer period of time. This makes them an incredibly effective tool for covering more water and increasing your chances of catching fish.
The DT crankbaits come with an internal baritone rattle that is tuned to provide optimal sound performance. They are available in a variety of attractive finishes, including options with 3D holographic or painted eyes. Additionally, each lure is equipped with a premium VMC SureSet tail hook and a black nickel belly hook. These lures are hand-tuned and tank-tested to ensure that they swim perfectly straight out of the box.
For bass anglers looking for something unique, the Rapala DT06 Dives-To Crankbaits with Custom Ink Colors by Mike Iaconelli offer a masterpiece series of lures showcasing the personal touch of artisan angler Mike “Ike” Iaconelli. These lures exhibit three key traits. First, they feature purposefully muted colors that Ike used to achieve by exposing them to sunlight on his truck's dashboard. These subtle colors can be surprisingly effective when bass are not responding to conventional patterns. Next, Ike had Rapala create finishes with a translucent candy apple red appearance, providing a natural, pearly finish. Finally, Ike added super fine glitter to the lures, giving them a unique depth and sparkle.
The Mike Iaconelli Custom Ink DT's stand out with their quick-dive resting position, extra thin polycarbonate lip, perfect balance, and 3D holographic or painted eyes. They can be cast up to 150 feet like their counterparts, and also come with a VMC SureSet tail hook and VMC Black Nickel belly hook. Just like the original DT lures, these custom ink colors are constructed with balsa wood, hand-tuned, and tank-tested to ensure optimal swimming performance.
The available Mike Iaconelli Custom Ink Colors for the DT lures include Blue Back Herring, Caribbean Shad, Demon, Disco Shad, Mardi Gras, Old School, Penguin, and Smash.
FAQs
1. How deep can the Rapala DT08 Dives-To Crankbait Lures dive?
The Rapala DT08 Dives-To Crankbait Lures are designed to dive quickly to a specific depth depending on the size of the lure, with depths ranging from 4 to 8 feet.
2. What is the advantage of the balsa wood construction?
The balsa wood construction of the Rapala DT08 Dives-To Crankbait Lures provides a consistent and natural swimming action that is unique to balsa crankbaits. It also allows for greater buoyancy and improved durability compared to other materials.
3. Do these lures come with hooks?
Yes, the Rapala DT08 Dives-To Crankbait Lures come equipped with a premium VMC SureSet tail hook and a black nickel belly hook.
4. Are these lures suitable for bass fishing?
Yes, these lures are highly effective for bass fishing. The Mike Iaconelli Custom Ink DT lures, in particular, offer unique color options that can be effective when bass are not responding to conventional patterns.
5. Are the Mike Iaconelli Custom Ink DT lures hand-tuned and tank-tested like the original DT lures?
Yes, just like the original DT lures, the Mike Iaconelli Custom Ink DT lures are constructed with balsa wood, hand-tuned, and tank-tested to ensure optimal swimming performance.
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