Thread: Lipless Crankbaits

If you use a weight to get them to the right depth, ( I use a 3oz inline on my main line, and a 3' leader to the bait) they work just like a regular crank. Some use the weight technique and push them like spider riggin.

I suppose you could throw em in shallow water and they would work kinda like a spinnerbait does. I've never done that tho.

I've seen some "monster" crappie caught trolling them.

FYI, a 3oz weight at approx. 1.7-2 mph will travel at 2/3 of the amount of line out on a line counter reel, and with a 3' leader, the bait will go down 1' below the weight. ANY diving bait, no matter the size.

To fish a bait 15' deep--
Let out 21' of line = 14'
Bait depth. +1'
Equals. 15'

Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine

FYI, a 3oz weight at approx. 1.7-2 mph will travel at 2/3 of the amount of line out on a line counter reel, and with a 3' leader, the bait will go down 1' below the weight. ANY diving bait, no matter the size.

To fish a bait 15' deep--
Let out 21' of line = 14'
Bait depth. +1'
Equals. 15'

That got over my head real fast!

All jokes aside, I hope I progress to the point that this becomes useful information to me.

Easy. Take the line out with a 3oz weight, divide it by three and use two of the thirds plus 1' to get your baits running depth.

10'= 15' line out. Bait runs 11' deep
12' = 18' line out. Bait runs 13' deep
9' = 13.5' line out. Bait runs 10' deep
8'= 12' line out. Bait runs 9' deep.

Simple 3rd grade math.

Originally Posted by Tony McCall

All jokes aside, I hope I progress to the point that this becomes useful information to me.

Come down to Sippi, pull or push crankbaits with me and I'll show ya useful information!!! Lol

You can buy the Precision Trolling app if ya don't wanna use weights.

We'll load the boat with 121/4 to 16" crappie!!!!!

Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine

Come down to Sippi, pull or push crankbaits with me and I'll show ya useful information!!! Lol

You can buy the Precision Trolling app if ya don't wanna use weights.

We'll load the boat with 121/4 to 16" crappie!!!!!

I might have to take you up on that. I'm intimidated at the prospect of hauling my boat off to Sippi and discovering that I have no idea what to do once I get there!

Originally Posted by Tony McCall

I might have to take you up on that. I'm intimidated at the prospect of hauling my boat off to Sippi and discovering that I have no idea what to do once I get there!

Just call me sometime.