Rapala DT color selection

[ToyotaKev]

Hey guys! Have to continued to expand my color selections as my success with these has been a fun progression...in specific, one color that I haven't invested in is Baby Bass...for those that throw it, what conditions are best? Beyond the "natural colors/clearer water" thought...It seemed obvious to get some in bluegill so I'm wondering if you think it's a certain time of year it excels or just another "baitfish" color to see if they're interested in...thanks for your thoughts! BTW...new PB on Chart/Blueback this summer

[bgibson]

"Parrot" is the color! It flat out fishes!

[Casslaw]

"Parrot" is the color! It flat out fishes!

IDK why but charpoon (what we call parrot) blue back, chartreuse bottom, flat out catches fish in any bit of stained water! It took me a while to become a believer but I firmly believe that I only need 3 colors; plain shad, parrot, and green/red.

I have those 3 colors in each crank I really like to throw and those 3 colors get replaced most often.

As for Baby Bass, it looks like a lot of small baitfish underwater and depending on how fast you crank...I don’t think they can make out a pattern before they strike. My friend cranks so fast those fish better be ready!! He’s a great crankbait fisherman too, but he flat out speed cranks.

[fish365]

I keep Hot Mustard and Demon in a DT6 tied on all winter

[bgibson]

Don't sleep on the "Caribbean shad" color. Its an Ike custom color. It is basically the "Parrot" color but faded and more subtle. Great for clearer water, brighter days or pressured fish.

[ToyotaKev]

Don't sleep on the "Caribbean shad" color. Its an Ike custom color. It is basically the "Parrot" color but faded and more subtle. Great for clearer water, brighter days or pressured fish.

Yes sir! My PB color

[jay74]

If you type in "What colors do bass see?" or "What color do bass prefer?" in your tool bar you might be surprised. I've done some research on this and what I found out is that bass see red, green pumpkin, black/black-blue (dark colors) and white/chartreuse in that order. I recommend that you do your own research for the water you are fishing. The information I've found is bass can't tell the difference between white and chartreuse or the difference between black and black-blue. I understand that all it all depends on the color of water you are fishing but it's something to consider. I'll add that all the information I've read does say that it's beneficial to use a chrome sided crankbait when fishing in sunny daylight conditions. As I said, do your own research. You'll find a ton of articles written on this subject. My lake has a ton of grass, rip rap and docks. My best colors are green pumpkin, junebug red, black blue, red and white.

[hot rod]

I keep Hot Mustard and Demon in a DT6 tied on all winter

WHAT SIZE OF LINE DO YOU USE FOR DT6, BRAID, MONO, ANF FLORAL

[BemisBasser]

My son and I caught over 23lbs at a private lake today on a blue herring colored DT6. This thread made me go out and buy some. Y’all will think I’m crazy for not throwing before, but I have never bought one till this week. Can’t wait to try them out on our local lakes.

[ToyotaKev]

My son and I caught over 23lbs at a private lake today on a blue herring colored DT6. This thread made me go out and buy some. Y’all will think I’m crazy for not throwing before, but I have never bought one till this week. Can’t wait to try them out on our local lakes.

Careful! I went from 1/2 to 20+ Then the Rock Crawler thing started...oooohhh boy! Your wallet WILL lighten!!

[ToyotaKev]

WHAT SIZE OF LINE DO YOU USE FOR DT6, BRAID, MONO, ANF FLORAL

For me it's usually floro...10 to 12 lb Invizx

[BemisBasser]

Tell me more about the rock crawlers...don’t own any of those either.

[DrewFlu33]

I've always been a hot mustard fan, myself, and never thrown "parrot" much because they're similar. Maybe I need to try it out some more.

Their perch color works well for all the bluegill/perch eaters here in MN, and I've of course done well on their bluegill color in clear water.

Tell me more about the rock crawlers...don’t own any of those either.

My $0.02: Think of them like original Wiggle Warts with better hooks and a little different sound.

[ToyotaKev]

Tell me more about the rock crawlers...don’t own any of those either.

Made by Spro...I like the 55 model...runs about '10 (says 9-14ft)...tons of colors...I've liked them cuz they don't hang up on rock bottom much when bangin' em down there...for whatever reason, to me, seems like the DT's hang up more sometimes...like to crank quickly to get them down there and then kinda slow roll 'em...craw colors in colder water...DT's I tend to burn a little more...my $.02 anyway

[BemisBasser]

Made by Spro...I like the 55 model...runs about '10 (says 9-14ft)...tons of colors...I've liked them cuz they don't hang up on rock bottom much when bangin' em down there...for whatever reason, to me, seems like the DT's hang up more sometimes...like to crank quickly to get them down there and then kinda slow roll 'em...craw colors in colder water...DT's I tend to burn a little more...my $.02 anyway

Thanks for the info. So do you prefer the original RK55 to the RK55MD and the RK50? Lots of choices with this line of lures.

[Alumicraft145]

I never threw the DTs at all but I thought the ike colors were real nice.

[fish365]

WHAT SIZE OF LINE DO YOU USE FOR DT6, BRAID, MONO, ANF FLORAL

Fall to early winter, mostly 12lb fluoro. As winter progresses, 10lb mono. Once the water hits the lower 40's you will get a lot of bites that will feel like you have snagged a plastic bag. I feel like the extra stretch helps to keep them pinned. I use a medium action rod also.

[Casslaw]

I use Pline CXX in 10lb for cranks or clear 12lb Trilene XT mono. The CXX does get some memory when it’s chilly but it’s a great line for cranking, and 12lb for jerkbaits.

[Quillback]

Ike's Demon is a great late winter/early spring color in this area.

[ToyotaKev]

Ike's Demon is a great late winter/early spring color in this area.

Yep! Hard to go wrong with it in stained/colder water