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Home Bass Lure Reviews When to Fish the Rapala OG Slim 6 vs Tiny 4 Crankbait

When to Fish the Rapala OG Slim 6 vs Tiny 4 Crankbait

Ryan DeChaine
Apr 02, 2022

Ott DeFoe was a close collaborator in the design of Rapala’s popular OG Slim 6 and OG Tiny 4 flat-sided crankbaits. While both lures share similar components, build methods, and balsa DNA, there are notable differences. Ott discusses the attributes of each bait and how running depth, forage size, water temperature, and overall mood of the bass dictate which lure you grab.

DeFoe delivers a host of insightful bait selection guidance relevant to ALL shallow diving crankbait product lines. Crankbait size is critical, with larger baits likely to catch bigger bass on average. At the same time, smaller crankbaits often generate more bites and better landing percentages, especially in cold water or during and after cold fronts.

Check out Ott’s YouTube channel for more excellent content and insight into his professional and personal life!

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Ryan DeChaine

Ryan began his fishing industry career with Lindner Media Productions, gaining nearly a decade of unparalleled experience creating dynamic and compelling television programming and video production promoting the sport fishing industry. DeChaine oversees the strategy, creation, and publishing of video content on the website and social media platforms. Outside of work, DeChaine and his wife Jillian raise their three children around an active outdoor lifestyle in the lake-rich and forested lands of northern Minnesota.