Pulling Cranks 101

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02-17-2010, 11:01 AM
DonDon

Bout worthless, ain't he Sat

Boy's got the same problem I USED to have. Has all this info on how, when, where and why to fish certain ways and then does the same thing he always does so no fesh in the boat. Least I finally started listening to what I've been told to do
02-17-2010, 11:05 AM
"G"

Yeh....it sure looks like you got things going your way now that you weined yourself from Wannabe ways, Lol. :D
02-17-2010, 11:17 AM
boatstall

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wannabe...

Boatstall, as far as the ones out the side, I actually angle mine slightly to the bow, but 90 degrees would be fine too. The reason I do it that way is so the tips are in front of me rather than behind me with the bow in the rod. Keeps me from having to look behind me and has the added benefit of maximizing the spread. Course, my holders are mounted in front of my console slightly, so that may not be a consideration for you.

As far as the stern holders, the higher the angle, the less depth you're gonna have. Just another way of fine tuning your depth. As far as getting a rod pulled out by a fish. Saw a thread not too long ago where a fella had taken a big carriage bolt and taped it down a the end of the handle with the bolt head towards the reel. Gave it just enough of a stop to prevent it from slipping through. Cheap and effective. Either that or a Rod float would eliminate the worry for ya.

Wannabe...

Thanks Maj and wb,

Thanks also to Majflyboy for now making me hesitant to open a new thread. Is the next one I open also going to cost me as much as this one???????:D
02-17-2010, 11:39 AM
"G"

It gets worse Bill.....thats the fun of it. :D
02-17-2010, 12:45 PM
Slabo

Quote:

Originally Posted by slimeyslab

Where did you buy the T-bolts or did you just grind down some carriage bolts?

I actually made mine but you could grind down some carriage bolts to work. You might be able to find them online at McMaster Carr.
02-17-2010, 06:43 PM
majflyboy

Quote:

Originally Posted by boatstall

Thanks Maj and wb,

Thanks also to Majflyboy for now making me hesitant to open a new thread. Is the next one I open also going to cost me as much as this one???????:D

I don't know Bill, but this one has sure cost me a pretty penny.:eek:
02-19-2010, 10:12 PM
creekslick

Can't let this great thread die so back to the top.:D
02-19-2010, 10:47 PM
majflyboy

To stay on toppic

I got in 12 Grave Diggers from Cabela's today. They look like Bandits but to they run like Bandits?
02-20-2010, 12:37 AM
slimeyslab

Maj, looks like you suffer from the same disease I suffer from... I think it's called cantbuyenoughia.... It is very painful at times.
02-20-2010, 07:56 AM
majflyboy

I keep asking about a 12 step program for this problem.;)
02-20-2010, 12:07 PM
"G"

Quote:

Originally Posted by majflyboy

I keep asking about a 12 step program for this problem.;)

Yeh...I am trying to taper off. :D
02-20-2010, 12:50 PM
majflyboy

B&M poles are in

Just got two 12' B&M Pro Trollers in & those along with the two 10'ers that came in last week complete my planned 4 rig stater kit. New Okuma MA-15DX line counter reels, Stren 10lb origional high viz yellow & a boat loan of Bandit 300's, 200's & Grave Diggers (with red rear hooks), new rod holders that E-Z made for me, and I'm ready to start pulling cranks. Took G-3's advice & printed out the Bandit depth charts & had them laminated to keep on the boat for reference. I guess now I'm just waiting on 60deg water temps.:D:D
02-20-2010, 03:03 PM
satdoc1

G3 and Maj, Sorry to be the one to have to tell both of ya the 12 step method wont work on a NEVERENDIN STAIRCASE.
02-20-2010, 03:23 PM
"G"

Yeh I know it....I already have another list made out.
02-20-2010, 04:09 PM
majflyboy

Me too. Going to BPS when I get off work today for a few more colors.;) Just a few.:D
02-20-2010, 04:16 PM
"G"

I was gonna get justa few of the Wally Marshall Crappie Crankbaits from BPS the other day...I did....They come in 12 colors so I got one of every color. :D
02-20-2010, 10:25 PM
creekslick

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-3 Fisherman

I was gonna get justa few of the Wally Marshall Crappie Crankbaits from BPS the other day...I did....They come in 12 colors so I got one of every color. :D

G-3 you can't buy just 1 of each color you have to get at least 2 because you will be out there wearing them out on just one color and you WILL get hung and loose it.:eek: So you have to make another trip to BPS:D
02-20-2010, 10:37 PM
boatstall

Quote:

Originally Posted by majflyboy

I got in 12 Grave Diggers from Cabela's today. They look like Bandits but to they run like Bandits?

Have you had a chance to test run those to see if they run as well as a Bandit? Sure is a good price if they will. Can't they be tuned to run straight? I just haven't heard if they can shake it with a good wiggle.
02-22-2010, 02:44 PM
Wannabe...

I have nothing of value to add to this thread. I just wanted to give one more reply to it in an effort to ensure that Maj remains the undisputed champion for the longest thread eva! Plus, I've got $20 riding on it.

Wannabe...

Vote for Maj.
02-22-2010, 10:56 PM
majflyboy

Thanks WB...oh wait....I was supposed to have PM'd that.:o
02-23-2010, 04:10 PM
wish4fish

Ok I have had way to much time off work so I decided to learn how to post pics. These were caught last fall off of cranks here in AR and what caused me to try and learn how to crappie fish. Hope this works.http://s741.photobucket.com/albums/x...t=IMG_0148.jpg
02-26-2010, 09:11 PM
majflyboy

Was on the Rez yesterday just up-river from 43 & saw Paul Johnson pulling cranks. Haven't heard yet if he did any good, but water temp was 45. I did Ok pushing spinner baits.
02-26-2010, 10:12 PM
creekslick

Major who is Paul Johnsan? That name sounds familiar.
02-26-2010, 11:37 PM
boatstall

Hey Maj
Did you ever get to test out those Cabela's 6 pack crankbaits?????
02-26-2010, 11:57 PM
majflyboy

I misspelled his last name, should have been Johnson, he is a writer for the Clarion Ledger and another mag, I can't remember. But he was pulling cranks from the back with a remote controlled TM.
02-26-2010, 11:59 PM
majflyboy

Quote:

Originally Posted by boatstall

Hey Maj
Did you ever get to test out those Cabela's 6 pack crankbaits?????

Haven't tried any cranks yet. Thought the water temp had to be 60 or so. Was only 45 Thu.
02-27-2010, 12:29 AM
boatstall

Quote:

Originally Posted by majflyboy

Haven't tried any cranks yet. Thought the water temp had to be 60 or so. Was only 45 Thu.

Yeah I knew the water temps were not in the target range for catching, but was just curious to see if those 6 pack baits ran true enough to buy up a bunch while they were still available at that price.
04-01-2010, 01:04 PM
Minnerman

Hey WB. Remember this thread?
04-01-2010, 01:27 PM
Wannabe...

Minner, you a bad, bad man.

Wannabe...
04-01-2010, 01:36 PM
RCC

I was in Bass pro yesterday and noticed they had the 300 series in a crappie version. They looked good. I didn't know they had added these.
04-01-2010, 01:41 PM
DonDon

hide this thread before major gets back from feshing

or he'll be at BP tomorrow. LOL He's out TESTDRIVING his 998 today over in Pelahatchie bay. Cna you believe he actually called me FOR ADVISE AHHH HAHAHA Sucker born ever day
04-01-2010, 01:54 PM
Minnerman

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonDon

or he'll be at BP tomorrow. LOL He's out TESTDRIVING his 998 today over in Pelahatchie bay. Cna you believe he actually called me FOR ADVISE AHHH HAHAHA Sucker born ever day

No. I can't believe it. Unless he's just tryin to butter you up fer somethin. Maybe a free kung Fu lesson, BBQ or a sip out of the green cup. Definately nuthin to do with feshin.
04-01-2010, 07:32 PM
majflyboy

Twas 63-65 in Pealatchie Bay today. You know what that means.:D
04-01-2010, 08:21 PM
"G"

Go get them Maj. :)
04-02-2010, 06:59 AM
DonDon

You even pull a pole out dude?

I told ya a place or 2 to try and one was around a bridge so you KNOW I'm right on with that info LOL
04-12-2010, 07:43 PM
majflyboy

I finally did it.

Pulled cranks that is. Stayed at Enid Sat night, got up early Sun, & got the boat in by bout 7:30. Put all 4 B&M pro trollers with the line counters out, all with different color bandit 200's, put the 12' poles out 70' and the 10'ers out 50', followed the contour lines on the lake map to stay in about 10-15ft and WOW!! :eek: That was fun. Had 3 of the 4 poles with fish on at one time!!. Pulling cranks to fishing is like 3rd base in baseball, ACTION ACTION!! Caught many crappie shorter that 12", a whole bunch of white bass and some green bass. That was so much fun, I don't know if I'll ever buy minnows again. I took pics but haven't loaded them yet. Will get them on here as soon as I can. If you haven't tried it yet (pulling), you don't know what you are missing.;)
04-12-2010, 07:46 PM
"G"

Were you pulling with your outboard Maj ?
04-12-2010, 07:52 PM
satdoc1

That little 25 Maj got is prefect, just put it in gear and it will push you around fine without a trollin Plate.
04-12-2010, 08:02 PM
majflyboy

Yes G, Sat got is right, was going 1.6 to 2mph. Not sure if that is the right speed or not, but had a ball doing it. Fishing from the console, I had a chance to get to know my 998 a little bit. That thing is awesome and I've only scratched the surface so far.
04-12-2010, 08:33 PM
"G"

Sounds like ya had a ball Maj. My 115 fourstroke will idle in gear at 2 and a half mph by my gps. I think I might be able to adjust it down just a little more....I am going to check on that anyway.

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