Rapala Ott Garage Slim 6' 1/2 2.75" Dark Brown Craw

The Rapala Ott Garage Slim 6' 1/2 2.75" Dark Brown Craw is a deep-diving crankbait built for anglers who want to reach productive strike zones fast and stay there longer. This lure is part of Rapala's DT® (Dives-To) series, engineered to hit a preset depth quickly and keep working where fish are feeding. Whether you're fishing tournament waters or your favorite lake, this crankbait delivers the action and castability that serious bass and pike hunters depend on.

Construction matters when you're counting on consistent performance, and the Ott Garage Slim is made from premium balsa wood selected from the top seven percent available. That choice of material—combined with internal weight placement, a tapered body design, and a thin tail—creates the signature side-to-side swimming action that separates balsa crankbaits from the rest. The result is a lure that dives hard without requiring a heavy rod, casts to 150 feet, and swims with the lifelike wobble that triggers strikes.

The thin polycarbonate lip is the workhorse here, angled to dig down to target depth quickly so you spend less time descending and more time fishing productive water. Once down, the internal baritone rattle produces sound frequencies tuned for attraction in various conditions. The Dark Brown Craw finish comes with 3D holographic or painted eyes that match natural forage, and each lure arrives rigged with premium VMC® black nickel hooks. Every Ott Garage Slim is hand-tuned and tank-tested before it ships, so you get out-of-the-box performance without guesswork.

This is a crankbait for anglers who fish deep structure, drop-offs, and open water where distance casting and rapid depth control make the difference between a good day and a great one.

Key Features

• Premium balsa wood construction for superior diving action and castability
• DT® (Dives-To) series design reaches preset depth quickly and stays in the strike zone longer
• Internal weight placement and tapered fuselage create authentic side-to-side swimming motion
• Ultra-thin polycarbonate lip for fast, efficient descent
• Casts 150 feet to cover more water with each throw
• Internal baritone rattle tuned for optimal sound performance
• Dark Brown Craw finish with 3D holographic or painted eyes
• Premium VMC® black nickel hooks included
• Hand-tuned and tank-tested for immediate, right-out-of-the-box performance

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a balsa crankbait different from plastic?

Balsa wood crankbaits like the Ott Garage Slim achieve a side-to-side swimming action that plastic lures can't match. Balsa is naturally buoyant and lighter, which means the Ott dives hard without being heavy in hand and casts easily to 150 feet. The material also responds to rod action with a more lifelike wobble, and the tapered design works with internal weight placement to create consistent, proven performance.

How deep does this crankbait dive?

The DT® (Dives-To) series is designed to reach a preset diving depth of 2.75" on this model. The thin polycarbonate lip is engineered to dig down quickly so you reach productive water fast and maximize time in the strike zone.

Is this crankbait ready to fish out of the box?

Yes. Every Ott Garage Slim is hand-tuned and tank-tested by Rapala before shipment. It arrives rigged with premium VMC® black nickel hooks and ready to cast, with no tuning required.

What's included with this lure?

The Rapala Ott Garage Slim comes rigged with premium VMC® black nickel hooks. The Dark Brown Craw finish features 3D holographic or painted eyes for added attraction.