Rapala DT Series 10' 3/5oz 2.25in Bleeding Olive Shiner

The Rapala DT Series 10' 3/5oz 2.25in Bleeding Olive Shiner is a fast-diving crankbait built from premium balsa wood and engineered to reach and maintain your target depth longer than conventional alternatives. This deep-diving crankbait combines Rapala's signature balsa construction with a thin-profile lip design that cuts through the water quickly, letting you access productive zones on every cast and stay in the strike zone where fish live.

What sets the DT Series apart is its engineering: Rapala selects only the top seven percent of balsa blanks, then carefully positions internal weights and refines the fuselage taper and tail design to produce the side-to-side swimming action that balsa crankbaits alone can deliver. The result is a bait that dives aggressively yet pulls with manageable resistance—no exhausting cranking. A weighted nose geometry puts the lure in a quick-dive position, so it drops immediately to depth the moment it hits the water. The baritone rattle inside is tuned for optimal sound output, and the finish features 3D holographic or painted eyes on proven color patterns like this Bleeding Olive Shiner. Premium VMC black nickel hooks are standard, and every lure is hand-tuned and tank-tested before it ships, so it swims true out of the box.

With the DT Series, you're covering more water on every retrieve. Casts routinely exceed 150 feet, meaning longer time at depth per cast and more effective trolling or casting presentations. Whether you're working deep structure on lakes or rivers, this crankbait earns its place in any serious angler's tackle box.

Key Features

• Premium balsa wood construction selected from the top seven percent of available stock
• Ultra-thin polycarbonate lip for rapid descent to preset depth
• Carefully weighted internal design with tapered fuselage and refined tail for superior side-to-side action
• Quick-dive nose-down resting position for immediate depth achievement
• Casts 150+ feet for extended time in the strike zone
• Internal baritone rattle tuned for optimal sound performance
• 3D holographic or painted eyes on proven color finishes
• Premium VMC black nickel hooks included
• Hand-tuned and tank-tested before shipment

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How deep does the DT Series 10' dive?

This model is engineered to dive to 10 feet. The quick-dive nose-down resting position and thin polycarbonate lip allow it to reach and maintain that depth reliably on every cast.

What makes balsa wood crankbaits different from other materials?

Balsa crankbaits produce a distinctive side-to-side swimming action that other materials cannot replicate. Rapala's premium balsa construction—sourced from the top seven percent of available wood—combined with careful internal weight placement, delivers the aggressive darting motion that attracts strikes while maintaining easy casting and retrieving characteristics.

Is this lure pre-tuned and ready to fish out of the box?

Yes. Each DT Series lure is hand-tuned and tank-tested to ensure it swims perfectly before shipment, so you can fish it immediately without adjustments.

What hooks does it come with?

The DT Series 10' 3/5oz comes equipped with premium VMC black nickel hooks.