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Rapala DT Series 16' Ike-Caribbean Shad$10.06
Availability: In Stock
Current Stock: Out of stock
The Rapala DT Series 16' Ike-Disco Shad is a balsa crankbait built to reach your target depth fast and hold fish in the strike zone longer than conventional diving baits. This is the lure when you need to cover water efficiently—whether you're working deeper structure on a reservoir or probing the edges of a channel. The 16-foot diving depth means serious reach without sacrificing castability; the nose-down resting position lets it descend immediately on the retrieve, and you can easily throw it 150 feet to maximize time where the fish are.
What makes the DT Series stand out is the foundation: premium balsa wood from the top seven percent of the harvest, paired with strategic internal weights and a tapered body shape that produces the tight, responsive side-to-side action only balsa can deliver. The ultra-thin polycarbonate lip digs hard and fast, while the thin tail design keeps the bait swimming cleanly even on a tight line. That means you get aggressive action without arm fatigue, which matters when you're grinding it all day.
The Ike-Disco Shad finish combines proven shad imitation with the flash and visibility of a disco pattern—a combination that triggers reaction strikes in both clear and stained water. Hand-tuned and tank-tested at the factory, every lure swims true out of the box. The internal baritone rattle is tuned for maximum acoustic performance, giving predators one more reason to commit. VMC black nickel hooks come standard, and the holographic or painted eye detail adds visual appeal that catches fish, not just anglers.
If you fish reservoirs, lakes, or river systems where depth control and bait longevity matter, the DT Series earns its reputation through consistent performance and reliability.
| Diving Depth | 16 feet |
| Body Material | Premium balsa wood |
| Lip Material | Ultra-thin polycarbonate |
| Hooks | VMC black nickel |
| Finish | Ike-Disco Shad |
| Eye Style | Holographic or painted |
| Rattle | Internal baritone |
| Casting Distance | Up to 150 feet |
The disco-shad combination works across a range of conditions. The shad imitation is effective in clear to moderately stained water, while the disco flash adds visibility and triggering power in off-color water or low-light periods. It's a versatile pattern for both natural and tannic water.
You can cast this lure up to 150 feet. The nose-down resting position allows it to begin diving immediately on the retrieve, so the farther you cast, the longer it stays in the strike zone on each retrieve cycle.
Yes. Every DT Series lure is hand-tuned and tank-tested at the factory before it ships, and it comes rigged with premium VMC black nickel hooks ready to fish.
Balsa allows a tighter, more responsive side-to-side action that plastic can't match, while the material is light enough to cast far but dense enough—when properly weighted—to dive fast and pull with ease. The premium balsa used in the DT Series is from the top seven percent of the harvest for consistency.
SKU: 127819186 • Weight: 0.25oz
Availability: In Stock
Current Stock: Out of stock
The Rapala DT Series 16' Ike-Disco Shad is a balsa crankbait built to reach your target depth fast and hold fish in the strike zone longer than conventional diving baits. This is the lure when you need to cover water efficiently—whether you're working deeper structure on a reservoir or probing the edges of a channel. The 16-foot diving depth means serious reach without sacrificing castability; the nose-down resting position lets it descend immediately on the retrieve, and you can easily throw it 150 feet to maximize time where the fish are.
What makes the DT Series stand out is the foundation: premium balsa wood from the top seven percent of the harvest, paired with strategic internal weights and a tapered body shape that produces the tight, responsive side-to-side action only balsa can deliver. The ultra-thin polycarbonate lip digs hard and fast, while the thin tail design keeps the bait swimming cleanly even on a tight line. That means you get aggressive action without arm fatigue, which matters when you're grinding it all day.
The Ike-Disco Shad finish combines proven shad imitation with the flash and visibility of a disco pattern—a combination that triggers reaction strikes in both clear and stained water. Hand-tuned and tank-tested at the factory, every lure swims true out of the box. The internal baritone rattle is tuned for maximum acoustic performance, giving predators one more reason to commit. VMC black nickel hooks come standard, and the holographic or painted eye detail adds visual appeal that catches fish, not just anglers.
If you fish reservoirs, lakes, or river systems where depth control and bait longevity matter, the DT Series earns its reputation through consistent performance and reliability.
| Diving Depth | 16 feet |
| Body Material | Premium balsa wood |
| Lip Material | Ultra-thin polycarbonate |
| Hooks | VMC black nickel |
| Finish | Ike-Disco Shad |
| Eye Style | Holographic or painted |
| Rattle | Internal baritone |
| Casting Distance | Up to 150 feet |
The disco-shad combination works across a range of conditions. The shad imitation is effective in clear to moderately stained water, while the disco flash adds visibility and triggering power in off-color water or low-light periods. It's a versatile pattern for both natural and tannic water.
You can cast this lure up to 150 feet. The nose-down resting position allows it to begin diving immediately on the retrieve, so the farther you cast, the longer it stays in the strike zone on each retrieve cycle.
Yes. Every DT Series lure is hand-tuned and tank-tested at the factory before it ships, and it comes rigged with premium VMC black nickel hooks ready to fish.
Balsa allows a tighter, more responsive side-to-side action that plastic can't match, while the material is light enough to cast far but dense enough—when properly weighted—to dive fast and pull with ease. The premium balsa used in the DT Series is from the top seven percent of the harvest for consistency.
SKU: 127819186 • Weight: 0.25oz