My wife and I went to Ky Lake last week.We pushed cranks for the first time. What a great time we caught 9 different species of fish.Several 4# bass 1 bass over 5# and a 2# crappie. A 9# drum, and a 7# cat. We will sure do this again.
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My wife and I went to Ky Lake last week.We pushed cranks for the first time. What a great time we caught 9 different species of fish.Several 4# bass 1 bass over 5# and a 2# crappie. A 9# drum, and a 7# cat. We will sure do this again.
Sounds like a good trip!
What kind of set-up do you use to push? I doubt most of my pulling gear would be stout enough for pushing.
Congrats on the great trip.
sounds like a great time.
We used our 14' b&m trolling rods with 3oz sinker and a 30" leader pushed off the front of the boat using hi tek rod holders set up to spider rig. It worked great.
I've read all kinds of posts and comments about "pushin" baits/cranks, and trolling. I know how to troll, and now I know how to "push"Quote:
Originally Posted by High Bridge Hooker
a crankbait. I thank you for explainin' 'pushin". Now I know I really don't have to purchase a "pushin pole" for my kayak. I gotta try
this real soon.
BnM PST rods work great for pulling and pushing cranks. Other rods that I have used successfully for pushing are Eagle Claw Water Eagle rods in 8 and 10 foot lengths as well as the Ugly Stik Catfish and Striper series of rods that are 7'. Just like with spider rigging, you have to be careful with the shorter rods around the TM. Watch your rod tips and when they start shaking from the wobble of the crankbait you know you're going the right speed, usually between 1.3 and 1.8mph for me.