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I think I want to try this using Bandit crankbaits. Do any of you troll? What type of poles or rods and what reels should I use? Depths, length of lines etc. How to keep from getting all tangled up etc. Any other ideas or tidbits would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
I have only done it twice. But, it is a very productive way to cover a lot of water. See my recent post "I'm rernt boys and girls". I use Bandit 300s (black and pearl most productive) and Gravediggers from Cabelas ($2.99 each). I don't use any special rods and I am not smart enough to manage anymore than two at a time.
Watch for post from Creekslick. His info has cost me about $250 in the last few weeks gearing up to troll cranks.
DP
We troll canks in the summer. I like BnM Pro trollers for the rods. A good spinning reel works for me. I would like to have line counter reels but too high for me. Don't make sharp turns when trolling.
LOL. I've already ordered $90 worth of Bandits.Quote:
Originally Posted by DRPEPPER
Bandit 100, 200, 300, whichever is appropriate for the depth, Tennessee Shad, Black and Pearl, Chartreuse and Pearl (my personal favorite). Medium action 6'6" casting rod/reel, 12# Stren. Haven't tried Gravediggers, but, have heard they are as productive as Bandits.
i would start by using what you have to see if you are gonna like it and if it will work in the lakes you like to fish and if so u'll prolly need some 100s and 200s as well as the 300s...you'll need stiff rods..i just use my 6'6'' casting rods with bait casting reels and 12# line...i only run 2 at a time...easier to keep up with....shad colors like the blk/pearl or blk splatter back have worked best for me...there are some crank videos shot at sardis at www.midwestcrappie.com/tvshow.html good luck
Thanks guys for all the info. One other thing. What is the difference in trolling and spider rigging? Is there a difference? Thanks
[QUOTE=cacheriver6;855693]Thanks guys for all the info. One other thing. What is the difference in trolling and spider rigging? Is there a difference? Thanks[/QUOTE
trolling..ur pulling the baits more or less with poles out the sides or back of boat
spider rigging...ur pushing the baits with poles out the front of the boat...usually a slower presentation than trolling
I started out using some bass rod with spinning reels that I already had. I would cast as far as I could out the back of the boat. After I knew that trolling Bandits was something that I liked I bought line counter reels and used some Wally Marshall Tightline Special rod that I had. After all my stuff was stolen at the Marina in April I bought BnM Trolling rods. I use a pontoon boat and troll of the back. I have a 20' a 14' and a 8' out each side of the boat and 2 8'er out the back. If I am fishing by myself I don't use the 8'er out the back. I have an engine mount trolling motor that I use so I can still steer with the steering wheel. I try to keep my speed between 1.5 and 2.0 mph. If where you are going to troll has any structure get a lure knocker. If you can get 3 bait back that are hung it has already paid for it's self. I run between 100' and 175' of line. Color can change several time a day just like when using jigs. Shad colors and chartreuse are colors that seem to work no matter what lake you are on. The best advice I can give you is just get out there and try it.
[QUOTE=gasper_goul;855698]Not really. Spider rigging is the usually considered a slower presentation pushing smaller jigs or minnows or combination's of them. Sometimes multiple baits on a single pole are seen. There are many ways to do these presentations and all of 'em work! Spider rigging can be out the back, front or sides. Spider rigging can also be trolling and vice-versa. Clear as muddy water?? :confused: :confused: :DQuote:
Originally Posted by cacheriver6
Watch for post from Creekslick. His info has cost me about $250 in the last few weeks gearing up to troll cranks.
Some people should be banned from the boards!!:D
My wife says some should be banned from fishing.:D She sure won't let me have a credit card.:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by MaggiesMaster
creekslick... What lakes do you fish on?. I may have my house sold here, and if so we will be moving to Cherokee Village, Ar. I don't know that much about the lakes there in Cherokee Village, but I have rode around on Lake Omaha there and the hydilla [sp] grass is high in the water column.
What is your thought on fishing the lakes there with all that grass. I know there are crappie there, do you think they get down in that grass?
I can't wait to pull some jigs or cranks down over that grass, but I bet I'll have to beat those ole green crap off those cranks...lol.
crappie cowboy
Cowboy I fish Greers Ferry pretty much all time. I make an occasional trip to Norfork Lake and Ouachita. The only one of these that have grass is Ouachita and I have a hard time catching them there. When you get moved up here give me a shout and we will make a trip to Norfork or Greers.Quote:
Originally Posted by crappie cowboy
Do you add any weight up the line to get the bait deeper?
If I do not troll crank baits I will troll 1/8 or 1/16 oz jigs with a curly tail. But lately I have been adding a hammered spoon to the setup. Jig on top and the spoon about 18 inches down on a small #20 snap swivel. One side is painted and the other is left the bright nickel hammered finish. I seem to catch more on the spoon. Guess it is the flash and the flutter action.
cowboy,Quote:
Originally Posted by crappie cowboy
my mom has a house for sale in cherokee village. if you decide to move up there, I'll send you a link to her house for sale. pretty area. she's not ready to retire & having some difficulty finding decent work there. it's a big retirement community. they have several nice lakes up there. i haven't fished up there, but it's very peaceful and pleasant. good luck.
hey creekslick, have you had any experience with planer boards? I got some of them, and I've tried them, but never for a full day, and still getting my project boat finished up. Instead of buying 20 ft'ers, I may use my planers to troll for them on greers. It seems you should be able to cover more water with them & get at least 4 poles in the water. I'm just like you creek, I've spent a lot of money on setups for trolling & spidering.Quote:
Originally Posted by creekslick
Randy I have a set of planer boards that I use sometimes but they are hard to handle with only one person in the boat. The only thing about using them at Greers is the water lice think the planer board is the boundary where they are suppose to pass by you.:mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by randybenham
What are planer boards??
Harold
Hi.
Here is Jeff Whites article on Crankbaits for Crappie.
It really has helped me, and I also use the same set up
to troll for Saugeye.
Rick.
Crankbaits for Crappie 
I have been asked by some of my good friends here on Crappie
Harold,Quote:
Originally Posted by Harold
Planer boards are a device that gets the baits out away from the boat. they are very popular up north for walleye fishing. the boards are cut on the forward end at an angle to "steer" the board away from the boat. pretty ingenious device. they work pretty well at allowing you to cover a stretch of water 100-150 ft wide. you can find a picture of them on bass pro website or cabelas.
I use both Bandit 200 series and #4 & #5 Rapala Suspending Shad Raps.
White Splatterback is my goto all around color for the bandit.
Blue/Orange Belly Shad Raps on sunny days.
Purple Glass Raps on Clear Water lakes on sunny days
I use darker colors on cloudy days.
1.8mph is where I start.
We use snap weights in front of the lure. Put out 30 ft of line, snap on a 1 oz snap weight and feed out 20 - 30 feet of line. This keeps the lures closer to the boat so we can make tighter turns if needed.
We'll also put out planer boards to cover more area.
On Table Rock it's the best way to put Crappie in the boat in the summertime when the water gets over 80 degrees.
Good luck
g.
G.