Rapala DT-12 Dives-To Lure 6cm

Engineered from premium balsa to dive fast and stay in the strike zone longer, the Rapala DT-12 is a confidence crankbait for covering water and triggering reaction bites.

Built for Australian conditions, the DT-12 (Dives-To 12ft/3.5m) reaches depth quickly then tracks true with a tight, high-frequency wobble that bass, yellowbelly and cod can’t ignore. The buoyant balsa body floats up on the pause to clear snags, while the long lip deflects off rock and timber—perfect for probing river bends, dam walls and submerged points. Cast long, crank down until you feel bottom, then mix in stop-starts to draw hard strikes you can feel through the rod.

Whether you’re searching expanses of impoundments or winding along creek edges, this is the ‘set-and-forget’ depth runner that keeps your lure in the bite zone longer and puts more fish in the net.

Please note: The image shown is for illustration purposes only. Actual rod models may differ from the one depicted.

Product Features

• Fast-diving bill reaches 3.5m quickly to maximise time in the strike zone.
• Buoyant balsa construction rises cleanly on the pause to reduce snagging.
• Tight, natural wobble that fires up pressured fish in clear or dirty water.
• Long-cast balance and internal weighting for covering banks and points efficiently.
• Deflection-friendly lip that kicks off rock and timber to trigger reaction bites.
• Fitted with quality VMC treble hooks for solid hook-up and holding power.
• Wide colour range – from natural baitfish and cray patterns to high-vis reaction colours.

Product Information

Running Depth: 3.5m (12ft)
Length: 6cm
Weight: 17g
Buoyancy: Floating (dives on retrieve)
Body Material: Selected balsa
Hooks: VMC black-nickel trebles
Best For: Australian bass, golden perch (yellowbelly), Murray cod, trout
Techniques: Long cast, steady crank, pause & rise, deflect off structure

Frequently Asked Questions

What species is the DT-12 best for?
Australian bass, yellowbelly, Murray cod and even deep-holding trout respond well to the DT-12’s tight wobble and fast dive.

How should I fish it to 3.5m?
Make a long cast, wind quickly to hit depth, then maintain a steady retrieve. Add twitches and pauses so the lure floats up and deflects off cover.

Will it snag easily around timber and rock?
The floating balsa body and long, angled lip help the lure climb over obstacles. Pausing when you contact structure lets it float free.

Does it work in dirty water?
Yes. Choose brighter reaction colours and keep the lure ticking the bottom—deflections often trigger the bite.