
Availability: In Stock
The Rapala DT Series 10' 3/5oz 2.25in Smash is a deep-diving crankbait built to reach and hold the strike zone longer than standard crankbaits. This lure uses premium balsa wood—sourced from the top seven percent available—combined with a carefully engineered weight distribution system that lets it dive to a preset depth and stay there as you work it back. The tapered body and thin tail design create the distinctive side-to-side swimming action only balsa baits deliver, and the ultra-thin polycarbonate lip digs down quickly without requiring extra rod effort. Whether you're working structure in lakes or rivers, the DT Series is engineered to cover water efficiently and present your lure where bass, pike, and other gamefish hunt.
Cast this 2.25-inch bait out to 150 feet and let the nose-down design put it on a quick descent to your target depth—the farther the cast, the longer your lure spends in the active feeding zone. The quick-dive geometry means no wasted motion getting to depth; you're fishing, not swimming dead water. Inside, a baritone rattle is tuned for optimal sound performance to trigger strikes. Each lure arrives hand-tuned and tank-tested, so it's ready to fish straight out of the box with no adjustment needed. Premium VMC black nickel hooks ensure reliable hooksets, and the finish—whether 3D holographic or painted eyes—is designed to catch both fish and light in varying water conditions.
If you're serious about deep-diving crankbaits and want a lure that tracks true and holds depth efficiently, the DT Series Smash combines proven balsa construction with thoughtful engineering. It's the kind of detail-oriented design that separates premium crankbaits from the rest.
| Length | 2.25 inches |
| Weight | 3/5 ounce |
| Dive Depth | 10 feet |
| Body Material | Premium balsa wood |
| Lip Material | Ultra-thin polycarbonate |
| Hook Style | VMC black nickel |
| Rattle | Internal baritone |
The DT Series 10' dives to a preset depth of 10 feet, controlled by its ultra-thin polycarbonate lip and nose-down resting design.
The DT Series Smash is engineered for casts of approximately 150 feet, allowing you to cover more water and keep the lure in the strike zone longer on each retrieve.
Balsa wood crankbaits like the DT Series produce a distinctive side-to-side swimming action that mimics natural forage. The premium balsa used in the DT Series, combined with tapered fuselage and thin tail design, creates this action while remaining easy to work without excessive rod pressure.
Yes. Each DT Series lure is hand-tuned and tank-tested to swim perfectly right out of the box, so no adjustment or tuning is needed before use.

SKU: 179834075 • Weight: 0.25oz





Availability: In Stock
The Rapala DT Series 10' 3/5oz 2.25in Smash is a deep-diving crankbait built to reach and hold the strike zone longer than standard crankbaits. This lure uses premium balsa wood—sourced from the top seven percent available—combined with a carefully engineered weight distribution system that lets it dive to a preset depth and stay there as you work it back. The tapered body and thin tail design create the distinctive side-to-side swimming action only balsa baits deliver, and the ultra-thin polycarbonate lip digs down quickly without requiring extra rod effort. Whether you're working structure in lakes or rivers, the DT Series is engineered to cover water efficiently and present your lure where bass, pike, and other gamefish hunt.
Cast this 2.25-inch bait out to 150 feet and let the nose-down design put it on a quick descent to your target depth—the farther the cast, the longer your lure spends in the active feeding zone. The quick-dive geometry means no wasted motion getting to depth; you're fishing, not swimming dead water. Inside, a baritone rattle is tuned for optimal sound performance to trigger strikes. Each lure arrives hand-tuned and tank-tested, so it's ready to fish straight out of the box with no adjustment needed. Premium VMC black nickel hooks ensure reliable hooksets, and the finish—whether 3D holographic or painted eyes—is designed to catch both fish and light in varying water conditions.
If you're serious about deep-diving crankbaits and want a lure that tracks true and holds depth efficiently, the DT Series Smash combines proven balsa construction with thoughtful engineering. It's the kind of detail-oriented design that separates premium crankbaits from the rest.
| Length | 2.25 inches |
| Weight | 3/5 ounce |
| Dive Depth | 10 feet |
| Body Material | Premium balsa wood |
| Lip Material | Ultra-thin polycarbonate |
| Hook Style | VMC black nickel |
| Rattle | Internal baritone |
The DT Series 10' dives to a preset depth of 10 feet, controlled by its ultra-thin polycarbonate lip and nose-down resting design.
The DT Series Smash is engineered for casts of approximately 150 feet, allowing you to cover more water and keep the lure in the strike zone longer on each retrieve.
Balsa wood crankbaits like the DT Series produce a distinctive side-to-side swimming action that mimics natural forage. The premium balsa used in the DT Series, combined with tapered fuselage and thin tail design, creates this action while remaining easy to work without excessive rod pressure.
Yes. Each DT Series lure is hand-tuned and tank-tested to swim perfectly right out of the box, so no adjustment or tuning is needed before use.
SKU: 179834075 • Weight: 0.25oz
