Does line size matter when pulling cranks?

I have been all over the Rez, pulling my cranks on 30 pound test, and haven't had the first Crappie hit one yet... Considering dropping down to 20... Only serious answers please...:biggrin

Yes it does, here read this article that was just published here on the home page a few days ago: http://www.crappie.com/crappie/conte...-Brad-Wiegmann

Yes, there's a home page on this forum, with articles.....lol....some members don't know that..

I use 12# mono...Have not had any problems...Seems like 10# is used allot also..I don't care for braid

You may be running too shallow, you will probably need to let more line out to get them to run at the proper depth than you would if you were using smaller line. Most people use 10lb or 12lb.

Thanks! That is too serious...

Usually run Power Pro 15 or 20 lb braid as it is tough and small diameter allows cranks to run deeper than larger diameter line.About everyone does it a bit different.

If you want to keep the 30lb go with braid. I've been running braid on mine this year and have saved several cranks pulling them out of brush


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I run 40 lb braid, same diameter as 10lb mono so it matches the charts pretty good. Cut down on losing baits big time, I rarely turn back, just hold on tight and pull em loose.

All good answers. Try running on some 10 foot deep flats and see how much line you have on when it's bearly bumping the bottom.
On Barnett once the Thermacline kicks in, there's no need in running deeper than 10.
The Thermacline on Barnett is right at the 12 foot mark so the fish hand out 7-9 feet early, then 10-12 feet once the sun gets up good

Wow, 30lb test is what I use on Lk. Michigan for salmon and steelhead!
For trolling cranks, I use 10lb Power Pro Hi Viz yellow on Daiwa line counter reels,
with a 4-6ft fluorocarbon leader usually in the 6lb test. I've had good success with
this setup using 7-10 ft walleye rods. This year I am going to try using the setup
suggested by Kent Driscoll from B'n'M on you tube. Good fishing!

Does anyone use the USA braid that Walmart sells. I've never tried it but is on sale for a good price right now.

Been using the Vicious Hiviz Yellow 10lb mono with good success. I'm also using the Shakespeare ATS15LC with no issues.

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if you use braid get at least 4-5 colors. Makes picking knots out a bunch easier. and you will get them. I like a mix of yellow, orange, lime green and pink. Then spool up a couple with mono and a couple with depth counter. sounds like a member of the rainbow coalition.

10# mono works great, But I use 40/10# braid- that works also. The charts are set up with 10# mono.

I've ran 12 pound Trilene Big Game Solar Collector green mono for 5 years or so. I rarely worry about maximum depth but worry constantly about the crap that jumps out and grabs cranks on the ledges on KY and Barkley Lakes. I will save 2x the number of cranks I would running 10 pound mono. I hate braid for cranks due to the time it takes to untangle the rat's nests that clients tend to have happen.