Thread: Pulling Cranks 101

I'm beginning to custom paint some too.

I have been reading about everyone starting out with a different bait on every rod until you find the color that they like on a particular day. Just was trying to get a basis on where to start given different water clarities. I think I have an idea on how to start. I was passing through Mobile, Alabama the other day and could not pass up that big Bass Pro Shop store with out stopping and buying a few Madcow, Pink sparkle, Black and a few Wally Marshals they had in stock. With the ones I got at Academy the other day and the ones I had from my bassin' days I have enough to get started.

I've been taking blood red fingernail polish and painting the bills. It really helps

Originally Posted by DonDon

I've been taking blood red fingernail polish and painting the bills. It really helps

I might give that a try

Originally Posted by majflyboy

The 20's have a lower profile and are a little wider. A whole spool (330yds) of 10lb line will fit with some room left over. The 20 also has a "thumb" bar across the top that I like. Not much more money either.

Thanks Maj, good information to have. Santa has been notified.

I read yesterday online where a guy ties a line with a jig on it to the back hook or o-ring. He was mainly catching fish on the jig. Seems like the crankbait was used to keep the jig at the right depth (kind of like a depth planer board). Also the crankbait seemed to get the fishes attention and they would hit the jig when it came by. Might be something to try since it the water is getting cool. Seems pretty close to longlining but you skip the time used to determine line length to get the jig to the right depth. Seemed like a pretty good idea to me. Anybody ever tried this?

DoubleG

I've heard of it Zack but haven't tried it,,,yet.

Maj that should be something for the firstof the week. Step to now.