Quote Originally Posted by Tommy Skarlis View Post
As far as size and type of crankbaits - You might have some from your bass fishing that will work nicely. Anything that imitates the forage base (most times that is shad) will work. Bombers, Bandits, Rebels, Wiggle Warts, etc. We won the Crappie Masters "ship" last year on Berkley Flicker Shads (5's and 6's) and Salmo Hornets (4's and 5's) all great cranks to use as well. For line I would suggest Berkley XT 10 pound test and to tell where the baits are running - I would suggest precision trolling dive curves - they offer both stickers for your tackle boxes and also have an I-phone app. Use a crankbait snap (swivel can be placed three feet from bait if needed) and make sure crankbait runs true. I would also highly suggest using Off Shore planer boards, One on each side of the boat to spread your lines.
Thanks for the good info. I was worried that bass cranks would be too big. And if I run 4 lines out back I'm definitely going to invest in some boards.