Thread: Brands of Crankbaits

Originally Posted by cray

CrappieMax, what I do is use 100,200 and 300 pushing I also use some little baits called wake baits that only run a foot deep when cast and retrieved. Most is baits I used to use green carp fishing. Experiment, I try to find something that is going to run a little different when pushing verses pulling. Started out pushing long before pulling. Used to fish 3 poles out the front with jigs and minnows spider rigging and 2 poles one out each side with 2-3 oz weight and push just fast enough to get the pait to wobble. Never just loaded boat but at times caught more doing that th an minnow rigs. Set your speed clip on a lure, put out about a foot of line, stick rod tip in water and watch your bait. You want to make sure it is going to wobble at that speed. Lots of big lipped baits won't wobble at slow speed.

Cray, thanks for that information. It lets me know that I don't know nothing about using this type of bait. I don't know what wobble means. Well, I know what "wobble" means, but I don't know a good wobble from a bad wobble! I suppose there is just going to be a learning curve with this like with everything else. I definitely appreciate the information though, and it gives me an idea of what I'm looking for and how to start out. I'm sure I'll be posting my learning experience and ideally pictures of fish eventually.

Now, I just have to worry about dying of heat stroke while I am out trying it.

The "wobble" of the bait translates to a vibration of the rod tip.

The different brands of baits have different wobbles. Some have a slower wider wobble (from left to right) and some have a faster tighter wobble. Don't worry about it tho. Just put em out there and go. It won't take long to figure it out. The fish will dictate what to use. If ya don't catch a fish on a particular bait in 15-30 minutes, just try a different color or style. With six rods out, you'll figure out the pattern and color for the day fairly quickly. If a bait that's been catching fish starts slowing down in production, change it. The color pattern can change during the day, according to the amount of sunlight, cloud cover, etc.

BTW, it's best to go with someone that's been pulling for awhile, and let them show you. It'll take most of the initial intimidation out of the equation.

Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine

BTW, it's best to go with someone that's been pulling for awhile, and let them show you. It'll take most of the initial intimidation out of the equation.

Mr. Bill I've been trying to get you to take me out and show me the ropes but you wont let me go!