Rapala Deep Tail Dancer TDD09 VDH

Lures Info · November 20, 2025

Lure Details

  • BrandRapala
  • CategoryHard Baits
  • TypeCrankbaits
  • Target SpeciesBass, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Peacock Bass, Rainbow Trout, Salmon, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout, Walleye
  • Water TypeFreshwater
  • ColorsPurple
  • MaterialWood
  • Action / BehaviorDiving, Floating, Vibrating, Wobbling
  • Length (cm / in)9 cm (3 9/16")
  • Weight (g / oz)12.5 g (0 7/16 oz)
  • Depth (m / ft)4.5–6 m (15–20 ft)

Available colors

The Rapala Deep Tail Dancer TDD09 VDH is a medium-size deep-diving crankbait engineered to run true and reach depths up to 20 feet. Its banana-style balsa body creates a wide, rolling tail action that perfectly imitates a fleeing baitfish, making it irresistible to big walleye and pike. Equipped with an internal rattle system, durable diving lip, and VMC® black nickel hooks, this lure combines sound, vibration, and flash for maximum attraction. Hand-tuned and tank-tested, it’s built to perform flawlessly right out of the box.

Best Conditions

  • Season: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  • Best Water Clarity: Clear, Stained
  • Light: Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night

Recommended Tackle

  • Rod Power: Medium (M)
  • Line Test: 10 lb / 5 kg, 12 lb / 6 kg, 15 lb / 7 kg
  • Leader Length: 18 in / 45 cm, 24 in / 60 cm, 36 in / 90 cm
  • Hook Size: #4

Media & How-to

Rigging Tips:

Troll steadily to maintain depth or use stop-and-go retrieves to trigger reaction strikes.

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