Rapala DT Series 6' 3/8 2" Blue Shad
The Rapala DT Series 6' 3/8 2" Blue Shad is a balsa crankbait built to get down fast and stay in the strike zone longer than conventional diving lures. If you're hunting bass, pike, or walleye in deeper water and want a bait that reaches its target depth quickly without sacrificing casting distance or natural swimming action, this crankbait earns its place in your tackle box. The DT designation tells you exactly what to expect: a lure engineered to dive to a preset depth and hold there, making efficient water coverage possible with fewer casts.
Rapala mills these from premium balsa wood—the top seven percent of the harvest—then balances each lure with internal weights positioned to create a nose-down rest position. That design means the bait is already descending the instant it hits the water, and the ultra-thin polycarbonate lip digs aggressively to pull it deeper. The tapered fuselage and thin tail generate the side-to-side wobble that only balsa crankbaits can deliver, a subtle but deadly action in clear to moderately stained water. Cast distance reaches 150 feet, so you're covering serious ground without burning energy.
The Blue Shad finish is a natural baitfish pattern suited to a range of conditions and gamefish. An internal baritone rattle provides acoustic attraction tuned for optimal performance. Eyes are finished with 3D holographic detail, and the lure ships rigged with premium VMC black nickel hooks. Each DT Series crankbait is hand-tuned and tank-tested before it leaves the factory, so it's ready to fish right out of the box—no adjustments needed.

