First time pulling cranks

[short grub]

can I push using 16ft pst's ?

[wilbur]

can I push using 16ft pst's ?

Don't see why not. I use 14s

[BAMA S]

I've gotta learn to push cranks..... Gonna get me an edge a cation over in sippi in two weeks. Gonna set my boat up after that trip and try it on Martin.

[slabbacks]

Took some time to figure out to speed up some when making my wide turns to go back. Went through a can of dip that 1st time with all the mistakes learned

I sure like these line counter reels with clickers.

[Rees Guide]

The terms have nothing to do with rod direction and more to do with line out and depth reached. Pulling is a lot of line out to get deep or even a short line out (25 foot) to achieve a shallower depth, rods can be at the back or off the side or both. Pushing is more about FORCING the bait to the depth you want using from a 2oz to a 5oz weight ahead of the crank, way more depth control, especially shallow and deep depths can be reached a lot easier (30 feet out put you at 20 feet deep with a 3oz weight at 1.8mph). Pushing can be done out the front but it puts a lot of pressure on the poles, also can be done from the side or even off the back. I found out pretty quick that rod separation was more of an issue pushing than it is pulling when landing a fish, at least the way I pull.

[Cane Pole]

I used the "pull and count" line out method. I have some good 5500Cs from my bass days. I have some good 6 foot poles, and that should work. I don't need to invest in a lot of aggravation. I have Brenda that fills the ticket.

I got into some catfish and drum which made a mess and didnt help my patience gauge.

I did try my 6 inch jig planer boards. They now work fine after I glued some styrofoam (Billbob recommendation and his foam too) on the backs. I did catch fish using the boards with the jigs, mostly tater chips though.

Was not happy with the touch 7 sunlight view. Sucked in fact! I switched to grayscale so I could at least see stuff.

I ain't quitting. Just aggravated.

[Cane Pole]

I can't figure out why throwing a couple of crank baits out and dragging them behind the boat is so hard. Tom with all the gadgets you got driving the boat it should be easy. If I can do it anyone can.

I gave up on wagging my tail behind me ( cranks) and just went for a cooldown ride and the fired up my neon signs. Sonar is easy.

[creekslick]

Pushing is way easier than pulling, at least it is for me. It takes as little as 20-30 ft of line out instead of 60 to 120, easier to turn with less tangles. Unless I cant catch them pushing I wont go back to pulling.

Don't try pushing if your lake is full of brush or timber.

[clfarms1]

Don't try pushing if your lake is full of brush or timber.

I try and stay away from the brush and trees

[short grub]

thanks wilbur