Question about Cranks
 

Hey guys,

Anyone been having luck with crank baits? Looking to pick some up tonight for use tomorrow at a local secluded lake and am curious what ones would be best to purchase.

Thanks in advance.

-Dave

Re: Question about Cranks
 

No need to go crazy spending top dollar on cranks, but if you do have it like that, Koppers makes some crazy life-like lures, although I have had problems with the paint chipping. That's just about the last thing you want when you're spending 10-bucks on a lure. I think for the money, Bomber and Norman have the best cranks. Try to get an idea of how deep the lake you're fishing is going to be and match it up with the diving-depth of the crank. If you're fishing a lake that is 5-feet deep and you buy cranks that dive to 10, you're going to have problems with getting hung-up. Buy a few baits that match the forage species in the lake (herring, bluegill, shiner or even craws) and then buy some in some bright colors. There's a lot that goes into crankbait fishing, but that's the basics.

Re: Question about Cranks
 

Generally shallow b/c I'm going from the shore. I've definitely fished cranks before, but I was just curious if there were any favorites you guys use. Thanks for the info though. I'll check out some of the brands you mentioned today!

-Dave

Re: Question about Cranks
 

Fat Raps and Balsa B's

Re: Question about Cranks
 

Follow the advice that Catfishonthelake gave you and for this time of year make sure you are targeting main lake points as they are staging areas for post spawn fish. besides that look into drop off areas with a jerk bait for your pre spawn fish

Re: Question about Cranks
 

My three favorite shallow cranks are Rapala Shallow Shad Rap, Mann's 1-Minus, and Rebel Humpback.

Re: Question about Cranks
 

Hey guys,

Thanks so much for the helpful replies! Here is what I picked up tonight:

1. Mister Twister 'Senko' style watermelon worms (1/3 the price of the other brand and 2 hooks included)
2. strike king grass frog
3. Rapala RNR4 (Sinking, shiner/minnow pattern)
4. Rebel Pop-R (Teeny Size)
5. BLAZE Lures - two minnow type cranks, one that is round, and one that is flat - only about $2.50 each... so i got two

Here is a photo for visuals:
http://oi55.tinypic.com/6r7swm.jpg

Let me know what you guys think and I'll do the same after I try some stuff tomorrow!

Re: Question about Cranks
 

Hit a lake just down the highway this morning @ 5:45. Fished until 10:08 (I know b/c I had alarm set for then to leave to pick up my wife... i'm not rainman... lol)

Here's what I managed to put together:

3 bass:
2 bass - wacky rig mister twister watermelon senko style worm
1 bass - rapala rnr4 crank

1 Sunny:
1 sunfish - cd3 rainbow trout crank

A successful day for me. :)

Re: Question about Cranks
 

Cabela's makes decent crankbaits under their own label. Rapala is too expensive, and there are others that are just off-the-charts expensive. It's absurd, as bass are probably the least fussy of any gamefish.

Re: Question about Cranks
 

try the rapala jointed shad rap. keep it small. that is my go-to bait (ill use it before a senko). i know that every lake is different but ive caught more fish in more lakes that anywhere else.

i am not trying to sell you this and quite frankly i dont care if you use it or not. im just saying, this is undoubtably one of if not the best baits that i have used for bass

-the color shown below is the best