RAPALA OG DEEP TINY 7
COLOR : BREAM
3 rapala og Deep tiny 7
$ 10.49 | tacklewarehouse . com
The popular Ott ’ s Garage family of crankbaits from Rapala , designed by Bass Pro Tour angler Ott DeFoe , welcomes another member this fall . The OG Deep Tiny 7 possesses the same balsa body as the OG Tiny 4 , making it a similarly silent , ultra-natural presentation . However , it offers more diving depth , plunging to about 7 feet . DeFoe noted that the bait ’ s larger and less steep bill also makes it a bit easier to cast than the 4-foot version .
“ Tiny is such an effective size and action , we knew we wanted it in a deeper model ,” DeFoe said . “ It opened the doors to be able to use it more times and places .”
Like the rest of the OG line , the Deep Tiny was inspired by baits DeFoe has been carving for years . He knows from experience that , while the lure might be best known for its ability to garner strikes in cold water , it can put fish in the boat across the country and throughout the year , especially as fishing pressure increases .
Like the OG Tiny 4 , the OG Deep Tiny 7 measures 2 1 / 4 inches and weighs 5 / 16 ounce . It will be available in 19 colors .
FREEDOM TACKLE RAD SQUAREBILL
COLOR : STREAK SHAD
4 freedom tackle rad squarebill
$ 4.99 | americanbaitworks . com
American Baitworks added to its RAD line of hard baits with a squarebill designed for ultra-shallow applications . It only dives 2-3 feet , allowing anglers to efficiently cover shallow flats or swim it over submerged grass without it bogging down . It also features a durable bill and an internal weight transfer system designed to make the 3 / 8-ounce bait more castable . Perhaps its most attractive quality is its $ 4.99 price tag . The RAD squarebill is offered in 12 colors .
NISHINE CHIPPAWA XDD
COLOR : BROWN CRAW FISH
5 nishine chippawa xdd
$ 17.00 | nishinelureworks . com
It only takes a glance to see how this creation from Japanese lure designer Hiroshi Nishine differs from other crankbaits on the market . As Nishine joked in a video introducing the bait , “ you can use this lip if you forget your spoon for lunch .” Indeed , the narrow bill of the bait is longer than its 2.4- inch body . The result is a deep-diving crankbait that offers a significantly smaller profile than other plugs that can reach the same depth — up to 14 feet on 16-pound line . Nishine said the Chippawa XDD ’ s size , combined with its tight wobble , makes it ideal for targeting smallmouth or fooling largemouth living in clear or heavily-pressured water . The bill length also helps the lure deflect off cover without getting snagged . The Chippawa XDD is available in six colors .
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