Rapala® OG Series: Ott DeFoe’s Shallow-to-Mid-Depth Crankbait System

When it comes to bass fishing crankbaits, few pros have put more time into refining bait design and real-world application than Ott DeFoe. In this video, DeFoe breaks down the Rapala OG Series, explaining how and when he fishes each model—and why these balsa crankbaits stand out across a wide range of bass fishing conditions.

From subtle, tight-wobbling flat-sided profiles to round-bodied squarebill crankbaits that push water and barrel through cover, the OG Series covers shallow to mid-depth applications with exceptional balsa-derived action and buoyancy. Each bait is designed to deliver natural movement, excellent castability, and precise running depth. DeFoe walks through how he rotates size, profile, and depth to stay dialed in and why having the full OG lineup helps him adapt to different conditions.

Topics covered in this video:
Overview of the Rapala OG Series crankbaits
How Ott DeFoe selects crankbait size and profile
Shallow vs. mid-depth crankbait applications
Why balsa construction matters for action and buoyancy
Matching crankbait running depth to conditions

Chapters
0:00 – Overview of the Rapala OG Series
0:54 – Rapala OG Slim® 6
1:53 – Rapala OG Tiny® 4
2:38 – Rapala OG Rocco® 5
3:52 – Rapala OG Deep Tiny® 7
5:04 – Rapala OG Big Rocco® 6

Whether you’re covering shallow water, targeting mid-depth structure, or fine-tuning your crankbait selection, the Rapala OG Series gives anglers a complete set of balsa crankbaits designed with real-world fishing in mind. Watch through to learn DeFoe’s top situation for using each bait.

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