Deep Diver Blank

[Capt Ray]

I need a silent deep diver less than 3" that will hit 12-16'. Looking at the predator Bass Baits DT16. Has anyone used them? Would appreciate some feed back or other recommendations on blanks that may fit the bill.

Thanks

[Capt Ray]

With all the lure painters on here no one has used the DT16 blank?

[Munkin]

Not sure if it can hit 16' but have you looked at the SK 5xd naked baits?

Allen

[Munkin]

I would like to follow-up with from what I hear all the water in Florida is less than 5' so why do you need a deep diving crankbait?

Allen

[Sunkist]

Ray, I was extremely disappointed in their DT 6 blank. It ran terrible and I ended up trashing the few I bought. Its the only bait from Predator I haven't been happy with. I have not tried the 16. As far as the DT series goes, I've found I can come out better by buying real Rapala if I can get them for around $4 - 4.50 each (fishing shows, ebay, bbc swap and sell). Getting hooks and split rings and a box is a plus and they normally run fine. Just have to add the step of prepping for paint. There are some baits that you just can't replicate with plastic and I think the DT's are one of those baits.

[Capt Ray]

Ray, I was extremely disappointed in their DT 6 blank. It ran terrible and I ended up trashing the few I bought. Its the only bait from Predator I haven't been happy with. I have not tried the 16. As far as the DT series goes, I've found I can come out better by buying real Rapala if I can get them for around $4 - 4.50 each (fishing shows, ebay, bbc swap and sell). Getting hooks and split rings and a box is a plus and they normally run fine. Just have to add the step of prepping for paint. There are some baits that you just can't replicate with plastic and I think the DT's are one of those baits.

Exactly the kind of feedback I was looking for. Thanks

[Sunkist]

You're welcome. By the way, I picked up some DT 6's at Walmart today marked down to $5.00. Would have liked a little more off, but still a price I can live with. You might want to check your local WM.

[Capt Ray]

You're welcome. By the way, I picked up some DT 6's at Walmart today marked down to $5.00. Would have liked a little more off, but still a price I can live with. You might want to check your local WM.

We had a local tackle shop going out of business so I went by yesterday hoping to find something to work with. No luck on hard baits but did pick up an Avid 7M Crankbait rod for $120.

[Sunkist]

Sweet. St Croix Avids are my favorite and a good price

[okiemac]

I just picked up a few dingerbaits Fat poppa DD. They are a pretty big bait though but they are supposed to get into that depth range. You might check them out.