How do you control crankbait depth?
Move your crankbait too slow or too fast and it’ll run too shallow. The bill has to bite into the water at the correct angle for the lure to run as deep as possible. The length of your cast is the next thing that affects running depth. A longer cast will let the bait get down deeper.
What does a crankbait bite feel like?
These bites come when you are fishing a moving bait like a crankbait or spinnerbait on a steady retrieve. You will feel a steady resistance from your bait as you reel in then all of a sudden it will feel heavier. This heavy load can range from super noticeable to very subtle.
What fish are attracted to crankbaits?
From cold water species such as trout and salmon, to warm water fish like bass, pike, walleye, perch and panfish, a properly selected crankbait can often be one of the most important lures in an angler’s tackle box.
How deep does a deep diving crankbait go?
Deep diving crankbaits This lure will dive 5-15ft. A 1 oz Kanan lures crankbait with a 1.5” bill. This lure will dive 10-15ft. A deep diving crankbait typically has a bill of 1” or larger, depending on the overall lure size.
What is the best size rod for crankbaits?
A good rod for deep-diving crankbaits is long, has a medium-heavy power and slow action. Its length—7 1/2 to 8 feet—increases casting distance. That creates time and space for a crankbait to reach its maximum diving depth.
Why do I keep losing lures?
The biggest reason that anglers lose bibbed lures is that they do not know how deep the lure they are using will dive to during the retrieve. This is a relatively easy problem to solve.
What Rod should I use for deep diving crankbaits?
Deep crankbaits are often heavy and feature treble hooks, this means you need a rod to deal with these attributes. The rod many anglers will go with is a 7′ to 7’6”, moderate action rod. This moderate action means the rod will bend lower and further.
What is the deepest diving crankbait?
Weight: 7/8oz – Diving Depth: 17/30ft The Salmo Freediver is truly a revolution in super deep diving crankbait fishing. Capable of diving over 40′ while trolling, the Salmo Freediver is the deepest diving lure available on the market today.
What gear ratio is best for crankbaits?
Low gear ratio reel | 5.1:1 thru 5.4:1 A lower fishing gear ratio reel is ideal for big baits that pull a lot, such as deep crankbaits. These reels have the highest amount of torque, allowing you to put less effort into retrieving the bait and more energy towards finding the fish.
Is medium or medium heavy better for crankbaits?
Medium Heavy Fast will work for crankbaits, and many people prefer that rod for shallow running square bills. I recently got a dedicated crankbait rod that is a medium-heavy moderate action. It really is more suited to crankbait fishing.
What is deep cranking in fishing?
Deep cranking usually refers to fishing crankbaits in water deeper than 15-feet. Some crankbaits can reach depths of 25-feet or more, but generally, the 15 to the 20-foot zone is where most deep cranking takes place.
Can crankbaits catch big bass?
Crankbaits come in all shapes and sizes and in quite a few diving depths. One of the best ways to catch big bass is to fish deep water with deep diving crankbaits. Fishing this way requires a specific set of equipment and a different approach, but it can produce giant bass.
How deep can crankbaits go?
Some crankbaits can reach depths of 25-feet or more, but generally, the 15 to the 20-foot zone is where most deep cranking takes place.
When is the best time to fish deep crankbaits?
The best time to fish deep crankbaits is anytime bass are in deep water. One of the best periods of the year is right after the bass finish spawning and head to offshore structure. Deep cranking can be an excellent way to target big bass from the post-spawn until fall in most places in the country.