Rapala DT Series 3/8 2" Citrus Shad

The Rapala DT Series 3/8 2" Citrus Shad is a balsa crankbait engineered to dive fast and hold the strike zone longer than standard hardbaits. Built from premium balsa wood selected from the top seven percent available, this lure combines precise weight distribution and a tapered body design to deliver the hunting side-to-side swimming action that balsa is known for—all while casting distance and pulling with minimal effort. If you're working deeper structure, vegetation, or channel drops, the DT's quick-dive geometry gets down to depth fast and lets you stay productive on every cast.

The lure's thin polycarbonate lip is engineered to dig hard and maintain depth throughout the retrieve. Its nose-down rest position means it begins descending the instant it hits the water, eliminating dead time and keeping the bait in the zone where bass, pike, and walleye feed. The internal baritone rattle is tuned to broadcast location and trigger reaction strikes in stained or murky water. Each lure leaves the factory hand-tuned and tank-tested to swim true right out of the box—no tweaking required.

Finished in Citrus Shad, a realistic pattern that mimics natural forage, this crankbait features 3D holographic or painted eyes and comes rigged with premium VMC black nickel hooks. Whether you're covering flats systematically or targeting specific depth bands in deeper water, the DT's proven track record makes it a reliable choice for anglers who want to catch fish rather than just cast.

Key Features

• Premium balsa wood construction for natural swimming action and castability
• Fast-diving design reaches working depth quickly and stays in the strike zone
• Thin polycarbonate lip for aggressive descent and depth control
• Internal baritone rattle tuned for optimal sound performance
• Hand-tuned and tank-tested to swim perfectly out of the box
• Premium VMC black nickel hooks
• Realistic Citrus Shad finish with 3D holographic or painted eyes
• Long casting distance for efficient water coverage

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What species will the DT Series 3/8 crankbait catch?

The DT Series is effective on bass, pike, walleye, and other species that hunt baitfish in deeper water and structure. The fast-diving design and realistic Citrus Shad finish trigger strikes across a range of freshwater gamefish.

How fast does the DT dive and how deep will it go?

The DT Series is engineered to dive fast to a preset depth and maintain that zone throughout the retrieve. The exact depth depends on line diameter, casting distance, and retrieve speed—longer casts allow the bait to reach maximum depth and stay there longer.

Does this lure come ready to fish?

Yes. Each DT Series crankbait is hand-tuned and tank-tested before leaving the factory, so it swims perfectly right out of the box with no tuning or adjustment necessary.

Why choose balsa over plastic crankbaits?

Balsa crankbaits achieve a side-to-side swimming action that plastic baits cannot replicate, and they pull easier on the rod despite diving to the same depths. The premium balsa used in the DT Series also casts great distances, letting you cover more water and stay in the strike zone longer per cast.