In line trolling sinker for pushing cranks

Got one of the do it jig molds and poured up a bunch of em. Tried to replicate what I have seen in pictures. 3 oz weight, #1 brass wire eyes, #5 crane swivel. Got the crane swivel on top. Have barrel swivel with interlock snap on main line to clip onto crane swivel, then run ~3 ft leader from bottom of weight. Tie leader direct to bottom eye of weight, then have barrel swivel with snap on end of it to attach crank. Is this proper setup/rigging? Hope to get a break from work soon to try em out...
Here's a pic of the weight.

Yes....thats the way most of us in Mississippi rig to push crankbaits

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I can't read the typed part G, does it give the speed at which the chart works?


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Originally Posted by slabseeker1

I can't read the typed part G, does it give the speed at which the chart works?


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No, it doesn't ... it's based on keeping your lines at a 45deg angle, regardless of weight used or speed.

For pushing jigs, I use the formula of : length of line out below the surface times 0.6 (when lines are running at a 45deg angle). So 20ft of line out below surface times 0.6 equals my weight running 12ft deep (20x0.6=12) ... or basically 6ft of depth for every 10ft of line out below the surface. When running cranks I add another foot of depth below the weight for med runners & 2ft for deep runners.

I just started pushing Cranks this year. I like those a lot better than I do the barrel sinkers. Looks like I'm going to have to invest into one of those moles. Thanks for sharing


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Ken's TBC in Lake City has them from 1/4 oz-5oz.

Lucky for me I've got a got a good friend like Clicka who shared a few with me. Thanks Buddy. They work too.


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Thanks G, I had seen that chart before- that's one of the reasons I wanted to try the inline trolling weights, I thought that was what y'all used. I was wanting the depth control to be as accurate as possible for pushing. Wasn't sure how or if different types of sinkers (bank sinkers, bass casting sinkers, egg sinkers, etc.) would affect depth or running of cranks while pushing.

No problem slabseeker, I figured you'd have a chance to try em out before I would. I'm hoping to get to fish Friday. Gonna try pulling and pushing at the same time. Will post a report if I get to go.

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I run the 2oz on my jigs and cranks. Mine have a barrel swivel on both ends.


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Pythagorean theory [emoji16]


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I just keep it simple. 2/3 of line out = depth.

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Originally Posted by wilbur

I just keep it simple. 2/3 of line out = depth.

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Yeah, but that still doesn't work unless the line angle is ~45deg. And when you're pushing at nearly 2mph, that's gonna take quite a bit of weight (or a whole lot more line out).

I am working on some pushing and pulling in line weight charts. I just gotta survive upcoming surgery so I can git back to it. Hopefully I will have some realistic charts.

How much leader below the dinner to the crank?

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Originally Posted by Northforker

How much leader below the dinner to the crank?

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Most of the guys I know have 5' leaders between their trolling sinkers and cranks.

Most of us in MS....use 3 ft

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I use just enough so I can put the hook in my bait caster and not have them flopping around if I change locations on the lake.


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Weight should be 2/3 of line let out... so 2/3 of 15 is 10 so your weight is 10 pounds, 10 ounces??? Obviously I've missed something can anyone help me?

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Originally Posted by rickyberetired

Weight should be 2/3 of line let out... so 2/3 of 15 is 10 so your weight is 10 pounds, 10 ounces??? Obviously I've missed something can anyone help me?

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:Rofl ..... no, no, no nonono (I never noticed that misprint before now :Doh:)

DEPTH of the weight is 2/3 the length of line out @ 45deg angle, not the WEIGHT of the weight.

We're talking trolling weights here, not down rigger cannonballs !! :biggrin

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Originally Posted by CrappiePappy

Most of the guys I know have 5' leaders between their trolling sinkers and cranks.

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I use 4 foot leader behind a 3 ounce weight.