Is it necessary to pull cranks out the back of the boat or can you effectively pull off the front? I’d like to try but only have rod holders on the front on my boat, thanks
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Is it necessary to pull cranks out the back of the boat or can you effectively pull off the front? I’d like to try but only have rod holders on the front on my boat, thanks
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Not a thing wrong with it. Just need to get good line separation. Actually would rather pull from front than back. Makes boat a little more stable and easier to control. Fish sure don’t know where you are pulling from.
Works fine.
Thanks, it’s a new technique for me
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No, not "necessary" !! And if you want/need to make tighter turns and/or have less line out, add weight to the main line a few feet ahead of your cranks (ie "Pushing" ).
And as Cray has pointed out .... line separation is a key factor in keeping your lines from crossing &/or becoming entangled. And I would add that line separation in depths at which your cranks are running is also helpful. (as in keeping the forwardmost crank running the deepest, then slightly shallower on each following crank) That way you not only cover a horizontal swath of water, but a vertical one. :twocents
Great info, thanks, I’ll be starting out pulling only 4 rods, 2-10pst and 2-14’s pst with linecounter reels, I figure that will be plenty for me starting out
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My partner and I pull them all the time. I'm at the front running trolling motor pulling 16 and 12 ft. rods with cranks and he's at he back pulling 8's and 4ft rods. Normal operation for us.
I agree .... I'm still a newbie on Pushing cranks, myself, so I limit my spread to 4 rods as well (and that includes Pushing jigs, too). :ThumbsUpQuote:
Originally Posted by Crappiekeeper10
I pull off the front.... I run a 18’ 14’10’and 6’ rods for separation.... long as you don’t make sharp turns it all works good! I have separate trolling rack bases behind my front seats and just place them there and sit in the front seats and pull from there
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Do exactly the same as Erin. One thing I do is run a longer line on the longer poles, like on the 18 I run 70, the 14 run 60, the 10 run 50 and the 6 run 40. If you are targeting a certain depth run a 200 series bait on the long poles and a 300 on the shorter poles. Doing this I can turn 90 degrees, when it straightens out turn 90 again and you are heading the other way. One thing that really helps in turns is speeding up a tad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Erin Brewer
A lot of great insight and information here, thanks guys
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I wouldn't do it any other way. My rod holders are mounted on the sides of the boat. A 4 pole holder on each side. I sit on the front at face the stern. The biggest benefit other then boat control and the trolling motor getting bite due to the weight on the bow is when it gets hot during the dog days of summer you can have the umbrella up and when a pole bends grab it and walk to the back of the boat and land the fish then get back in the shade.
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One thing to watch out for if u leave your big motor down put it in gear so the prop won't spin. If the prop catches your line and it spins talking about a mess.
LittleJohn
This!!!!!!!:hesaidQuote:
Originally Posted by LittleJohn
That's one I always forget. If I ever wind up the line, I' sure it will be a lesson I won't forget!
I have a question, when you are pushing cranks do you have a barrel swivel and egg sinker ahead of a leader to control depth or just the crank by itself. I would think using a swivel and egg sinker along with a floating rapala or the like would be deadly. What are your thoughts?
Yep,thats how i do itAttachment 342643Quote:
Originally Posted by Snubby
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Pushing cranks tends to not work in the northern locations. Just like spider rigging. Our water is much too clear and many of the fish are simply boat shy. For this reason, many pull out the back of the boat and incorporate planer boards into the spread to get the offerings away from the boat. I would love to be able to push cranks as it would be much easier to manage multiple rods without having to clip on planer boards. Much more effective technique for sure. It just isn't possible with our water clarity in most lakes.