Casting crankbaits

Does anybody cast cranks for crappie?

I have had success casting cranks. Bandits in 200 series and rebel minnow have been successful for me. Also although not crankbaits try rooster tails and joe flys , never not caught some while casting them both from boat and shore. for the cranks summer seems to be best for me right around dark or when i am night fishing try darker colors.

I cast small cranks during the spawn with excellent results. I use them to cover a lot of water quickly for determining exactly where the fish are. Then I go to a jig and cork.

Two of biggest crappie I ever caught were on a crankbait while I was fishing for bass. The other two were on a spinnerbait the same day.

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I did not weigh them before I filleted them, but I had 2 lbs of meat when I was done.

I have caught 3 crappie over 3lbs. and man in the two pound range at Toledo Bend in bass tournaments. They loved the Baby hellbender with the blue back!!!

I asked a guy in Walmart in Tennessee what he used for big Crappie. Without hesitation he said "DT16 and white 1/2oz spinnerbait" . He caught them working ledges when BAss fishing. A little time on the water and pay attention and I think you can find a pattern that will work for you.

I too like to cast a variety of jigs, spinner baits and cranks. It helps me pass the time and cover water while searching for new spots.

Small crankbaits and roadrunners work well

have caught them on cranks while trolling behind boat. having had success yet on cranks casting but have tried this spring. just not yet

We like the Arkie Cranks in fire tiger,Shad Rap's in the same fire tiger color,Shad rap in Blue back/sliver sides/orange belly"if you can find them".We also catch them on the sinking/countdown CD07 rapala silver side/white belly in clear to stained water,the Gold in muddy water

My two cents: Berkley Flicker Shad in size 4 or 5 work great for crappie certain times of year. They aren't terribly expensive, they rattle, and they're not made of balsa (so they're more durable).

I used a spinnerbait during the spawn one year and it opened my eyes. A blade a little bigger than a nickel and a 1/8 head with a curl tail. Cast it near anything along the bank near deeper water and THUMP. I would imagine that a crank would produce about the same once you find where they're hanging.

Use them all summer and fall. Cast Bandit 200s & Norman Middle N or Little Deep N. I pull the same baits but cast them more.