Rat-L-Trap
Who uses them to locate crappie? If so what sizes do you like and what color combos?
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Rat-L-Trap
Who uses them to locate crappie? If so what sizes do you like and what color combos?
If you use a weight to get them to the right depth, ( I use a 3oz inline on my main line, and a 3' leader to the bait) they work just like a regular crank. Some use the weight technique and push them like spider riggin.
I suppose you could throw em in shallow water and they would work kinda like a spinnerbait does. I've never done that tho.
I've seen some "monster" crappie caught trolling them.
FYI, a 3oz weight at approx. 1.7-2 mph will travel at 2/3 of the amount of line out on a line counter reel, and with a 3' leader, the bait will go down 1' below the weight. ANY diving bait, no matter the size.
To fish a bait 15' deep--
Let out 21' of line = 14'
Bait depth. +1'
Equals. 15'
That got over my head real fast! :Doh:Quote:
Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine
All jokes aside, I hope I progress to the point that this becomes useful information to me.
Easy. Take the line out with a 3oz weight, divide it by three and use two of the thirds plus 1' to get your baits running depth.
10'= 15' line out. Bait runs 11' deep
12' = 18' line out. Bait runs 13' deep
9' = 13.5' line out. Bait runs 10' deep
8'= 12' line out. Bait runs 9' deep.
Simple 3rd grade math. :)
Come down to Sippi, pull or push crankbaits with me and I'll show ya useful information!!! LolQuote:
Originally Posted by Tony McCall
You can buy the Precision Trolling app if ya don't wanna use weights.
We'll load the boat with 121/4 to 16" crappie!!!!!
I might have to take you up on that. I'm intimidated at the prospect of hauling my boat off to Sippi and discovering that I have no idea what to do once I get there! :biggrinQuote:
Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine
Just call me sometime.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tony McCall
You may discover that you don't wanna go home!!!! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Tony McCall