Crankin' Larto 6-1-16

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06-01-2016, 08:41 PM
jchag1718

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Crankin' Larto 6-1-16

Went to Larto today. This was my first attempt at pulling crankbaits. Thru some trial and error, I finally got it dialed in. I pulled Bandit 200's and Slab Hammers from 6 poles at 1.4 to 1.6 mph, 11 feet deep in 13-14 fow. Chart/sparkle, Chart/blue splatterback and Awesome Pink ruled the day. Finished with 26 fish. Thanks for all the info over at the Cranking 101 thread on the MS board. Couldn't have done it w/o yall. And now the pics. Enjoy.

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06-01-2016, 08:45 PM
crp4570

Congrats on a good mess. Looks like they inhaled them.
06-01-2016, 08:49 PM
prefers shiners

Good report....they must have been hungry the way they swallowed them.....
06-01-2016, 08:54 PM
jchag1718

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Originally Posted by prefers shiners

Good report....they must have been hungry the way they swallowed them.....

Yes they were. Made a real mess of the boat and the ice chest. But I'll take it any day.:biggrin
06-01-2016, 10:04 PM
theygotaeat

Oh yeah that's some crank'n crappie! Get ready to deflate that wallet [emoji389] [emoji389] [emoji389]
06-01-2016, 10:56 PM
Pastor

Great catch. Congratulations! Just one more reason I may have to check out this "crankin" stuff. Probably put of my league. LOL!
06-02-2016, 05:28 AM
jchag1718

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Originally Posted by theygotaeat

Oh yeah that's some crank'n crappie! Get ready to deflate that wallet [emoji389] [emoji389] [emoji389]

Tell me about it brother. Six line counting reels, six rods, spools of line, two boxes of cranks.... and I'm just getting started. I had most of the rod holders laying around. I got lucky and scored a good deal on fleabay for the trolling plate. But heck, I'm going buy more cranks today.
06-02-2016, 05:38 AM
jchag1718

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Originally Posted by Pastor

Great catch. Congratulations! Just one more reason I may have to check out this "crankin" stuff. Probably put of my league. LOL!

Careful Pastor, you might get hooked. Lol! It's not out of your league. As you can see from my rig, its nothing fancy. However, I believe you do need the line counting reels. It helped me dial in the depth yesterday. I started research/buying equipment back in February and it all came together yesterday.
06-02-2016, 06:35 AM
theygotaeat

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Originally Posted by jchag1718

Tell me about it brother. Six line counting reels, six rods, spools of line, two boxes of cranks.... and I'm just getting started. I had most of the rod holders laying around. I got lucky and scored a good deal on fleabay for the trolling plate. But heck, I'm going buy more cranks today.

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06-02-2016, 07:14 AM
fishervet

The good news is " it's a sickness that can't be cured:)

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06-02-2016, 11:27 AM
Backwater Pete

Nice catch.
06-02-2016, 11:34 AM
treboryerf

Yall are killing me. My wife would if I started to get rigged up lol

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06-02-2016, 12:10 PM
Crappie Trooper

Nice mess of fish. Thanks for the pictures and report

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06-02-2016, 04:57 PM
Lowbidr

Nice, you will probably see me on Larto.
06-02-2016, 05:30 PM
theygotaeat

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Originally Posted by Lowbidr

Nice, you will probably see me on Larto.

Get'em big Mike
06-02-2016, 06:00 PM
shadow

Man that is nice! I'm going to have to try that crankin thing! Thanks for the picture and report! Love me some Larto fishing!
06-02-2016, 06:32 PM
Lowbidr

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Get'em big Mike

Would be good excuse to get outta here a few days. You up 4 it.
06-02-2016, 06:49 PM
Lowbidr

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Originally Posted by jchag1718

Yes they were. Made a real mess of the boat and the ice chest. But I'll take it any day.:biggrin

You know of a decent marina on larto with cabins or rooms, where a fella could hide out a few days.
06-02-2016, 07:01 PM
Tony the Tiger

I'm not a cranker because the waters I fish are just not big enough I don't think. But it looks productive and fun. I'm gonna try it sometime somewhere :fingerdance. Congrats on a good trip
06-02-2016, 07:10 PM
jchag1718

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Originally Posted by Tony the Tiger

I'm not a cranker because the waters I fish are just not big enough I don't think. But it looks productive and fun. I'm gonna try it sometime somewhere :fingerdance. Congrats on a good trip

Yes. I would consider it an open water technique. Need lots of room to turn and I sure would hate to run into a stump field. :biggrin
06-02-2016, 07:12 PM
jchag1718

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Originally Posted by Lowbidr

You know of a decent marina on larto with cabins or rooms, where a fella could hide out a few days.

Uncle Bud's Cabins

(318)-339-7530

2436 Hwy 1132
Jonesville, LA 71343-8169

[email protected]
06-02-2016, 07:22 PM
Lowbidr

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Originally Posted by jchag1718

Uncle Bud's Cabins

(318)-339-7530

2436 Hwy 1132
Jonesville, LA 71343-8169

[email protected]

Appreciate that, I'll check it out.
06-02-2016, 08:48 PM
theygotaeat

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Originally Posted by Lowbidr

Would be good excuse to get outta here a few days. You up 4 it.

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