Best Deep-Diving Crankbait: Rapala DT14 Series Pros Ideal for covering water Deflects off of deep cover well Wide array of color options Durable Cons Needs to be fished at a certain depth range Stock hooks arent very sharp Specs: Size: 2 Weight: oz Depth range: 14 ft Key colors: Citrus Shad, Dark Brown Crawdad, Silver Prime Conditions: Post-spawn Ledge fishing, road beds, deep rock piles When the bass head to deep water during the middle of the summer, most folks turn to finesse presentations like drop shots or Ned rigs, but if you want to stand out from the crowd and catch some giants, tie on a Rapala DT14 Series deep-diving crankbait
Rods are ineligible for standard international rates
Hands down the strongest and smoothest braid on the market
Also using high-density foam rails, the floor standing unit holds 44 rods or 22 combos (no tools required for assembly)
Either way, it's a classic case of "match the hatch": if you were to throw a relatively large 3" swim bait (such as a Matrix Shad), then the fish aren't going to go for it as readily as they would something that looks like what they are trying to eat
In daylight, vision drives most strike decisions
