Cranks In Winter

[pb crappie]

Anyone have luck pulling cranks now? Wondering even in March get shallow runner like a 200 bandit?

[Speck]

I'm sure you could still catch a couple right now on cranks Kevin, but generally you need water temps of atleast 60 or more to be very productive.

[DonDon]

for a couple hours just to try it and not a bite. Course we only had 3 bites the whole day. LOL

[Dirt water fox]

I was told that the best water temp for cranks was 75 to 80 when you should start pulling cranks. It works for me.

[yikess]

I was told that the best water temp for cranks was 75 to 80 when you should start pulling cranks. It works for me.

Your right 75 - 80 degree water temperature is the "best" but you can get bit at 60+ degrees. We where catching them constantly in October at 62 at Grenada.

[pb crappie]

Thanks. Guess its minnows.

[BigKyd]

From what I have read it seems as though the key is that the fish are more active in the warmer water. They are less likely to chase down a crankbait in colder water. It seems like a slower presentation is needed in cold water.

[pb crappie]

Ok.