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We decided to go to the lake and give the cranks a try. We fished about 4hrs and ended up with 8 keepers. Thank you Arkies for such a good crank bait.
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We decided to go to the lake and give the cranks a try. We fished about 4hrs and ended up with 8 keepers. Thank you Arkies for such a good crank bait.
how deep of water were you in and how deep were the fish? females with eggs ?
Sorry bout that guess I could of put a little more info. I fished in 16 fow was running cranks about 13' deep. Females did still have eggs in them. Best colors today was anything with white on it.
Im interested in trying cranks myself just trying to gain a little knowledge before attempting. I thought Summer time was the only time to use them , guess not. So if your fishing 16 fow and 13 ft down how much line do you let out and what speed are you going?Quote:
Originally Posted by Joey Clark
I have switched to pulling with braid this year so it's still kind of guessing at the moment but I was letting 90' of line out. I know I was getting at least 13' deep bc I would hit bottom when I got in less than that. There is a chart for pulling cranks that I have printed out and in my crank bait bag.
Attachment 237141 This is the Arkie chart maybe that will help you.
Thanks for the infoQuote:
Originally Posted by Joey Clark
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Originally Posted by Joey Clark
That's the thing about getting set in your ways. The last two years I have been pulling cranks starting about April 1st. It's a misnomer (Terry I'll explain that to you one day) that you need 60+ degree water. Not always as effective as the riggers, two polers or brush hopping but some days much better. Fish have been scattered and by crankin I have covered MANY miles of water. And I have only been pulling ARKIES this year. For the price, colors and quality as good as any other crank.Quote:
Originally Posted by GlobalTrucker
Great pics of that young man holding that slab. Glad you had a good day. I've caught crappie year round on cranks. Love those shoes, they are way too cool.
ok, so another question on crank baits if you dont mind, how shallow will you fish them? and what the best time of the year you like to us them?Quote:
Originally Posted by crp4570
Great question global trucker that deserves its own thread. Don't want to hijack this thread of a cool fishing trip with a young man. Post this question in the main section or in the kentucky section and I will gladly reply.
I have fished cranks in as shallow as 8fow. I just started pulling last year. But started about this time of the year once I see fish getting scattered everywhere I start.
Thanks crp4570 I appreciate the kind words.