Pulling Cranks 101

Thanks guys for replies, just starting out so I had the line counter pole out and a open spinning reel with no idea how much line. I am running a snap swivel because for some reason it seems like my line on the spinning reel always get twisted. Not sure if this is the best practice but thought it would help with line twist. I am determined to catch a fish doing this so I will slow down to your speed, any suggestions what I should purchase to pull ??

I am only running the two poles at the moment have a bar on the back of boat with two pole holders.

Bandit 300, Picos, Arkie 350s...that size bait is probably the normal...

Had a great day yesterday @ Sardis, caught fish all day long. Mostly 11"-12" fish, but a great day of catching fish. Pulling 6 cranks.

R

Wiggle Wart info
30' = 10' down
40' = 12'
50' = 13'
60'= 14'
70' = 15'
90' = 16'
100' = 17'
120'= 18'

To those that have read all 159 pages, my hats off to you. I read 30 pages, my eyes are tired.
I'm new to trolling, pulling cranks, many questions answered, but a few created.
ive always used quick change snaps, and removed the split rings, (when fishing a single pole casting). Will the crank baits pull fine with similar system? Makes changing out colors a lot easier with quick snaps!
i have (4) rods, same length 8-1/2', with line counter reels. What is advantage of longer rods (other than avoiding tangled lines)? I would like to learn with what I have, will add rod length when I add more poles. I have longer rods, but jig and minnow variety.
#1 color for sunny? For cloudy? Same question for water color?
any other advise to an old dog, learning a new method very much appreciated.

I read them all, and I think everything you need to know about crankin is there. This was my first summer doing it, after reading the thread and asking a few questions, and it was enough info for me to get out and start catching fish on the first trip. I'm no pro, but longer poles get the baits farther away from the boat. As far as snaps, I used a regular snap swivel to avoid line twist, which did happen to me on several occasions, and it causes a major problem when on the water. I ran the Pico's you see mentioned a lot and Arkie 350's, just mix em up. Shiny bright colors on sunny days and darker colors on cloudy days.

We use different pole lengths pulling to keep 4 ft. of separation between the lines. Most use snap swivels....and leave the split rings on.

Ok guys HAPPY NEW YEAR. Had to post to keep the thread alive. I have spent the last 2 day re-reading the whole thread. I was really laughing when at about page 20 or so everyone was so engrossed in the length of the thread. Who knew that it would make 8years and 1588 posts. Great job Maj.

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Originally Posted by Boa3

Ok guys HAPPY NEW YEAR. Had to post to keep the thread alive. I have spent the last 2 day re-reading the whole thread. I was really laughing when at about page 20 or so everyone was so engrossed in the length of the thread. Who knew that it would make 8years and 1588 posts. Great job Maj.

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Got to be one of the best threads on the whole internet!!!!!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

It’s probably the most helpful I’ve read it a couple times. I don’t think you could find more helpful honest information anywhere.


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