Input please! New to pulling cranks!

[Cray]

Try this, my neighbor has been using spinning reels for years. Throw out a good cast, strip out 1-2-3 or 4 full arm lengths of line, put in holder and go fishing. Remember which is which then you can mak adjustments. My line counters work for me but he kicks my behind on most days.

[clfarms1]

nother option is to push cranks and you will never need more than 30 -40 ft of line out.

[Cpainter87]

Thanks guys! Going to give ur a try tonight or tomorrow morning depending on how work goes today

[ScottV]

Try pushing some crankbaits also. I use a 3 oz weight up the line from my crankbait about three feet. I let out my line and the depth of the bait will be at about 2/3 of the amount of line you let out. I've recently been catching more by pushing the small Arkie crankbaits than by pulling the larger baits.

[Cpainter87]

Thanks for all of the input guys it's very much appreciated! I'm excited to try other techniques than jigging! All the info you have helps! Scott how long of rods do you use to push those cranks?

[ScottV]

Thanks for all of the input guys it's very much appreciated! I'm excited to try other techniques than jigging! All the info you have helps! Scott how long of rods do you use to push those cranks?

Right now I'm pushing with an 8 ft pole and a 12 ft pole off of each side of the boat. You need a fairly stiff pole for pushing when using the trolling weight. I keep my rod tip about a ft from the surface and the rod is angled forward.

[Cpainter87]

Thanks, I have a couple 10ft pro anglers and a few 8's from them as well

[ScottV]

Those should work great as long as they're not real limber poles.

[Gomer Snerd]

Rule number 323.....whenever you change baits to throw off the competition always make sure to close your snap before taking a picture.

[Cpainter87]

Rule number 323.....whenever you change baits to throw off the competition always make sure to close your snap before taking a picture.

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