Taylorsville Cranks

Went this morning and probably did what some will say is a crazy set up. I long line trolled 12 poles with Jiffy Jigs and a split shot. That gets me at 10 feet down. Ran two longest poles with Bandits on 6lb test. Guessing they were running about the same 10 feet since I was using such light line. Caught around 30 in 30 feet of water. Kept 10 largest but no trophies. If I had to look at it twice to see if it was legal, I put them back. I got plenty now anyway. Did catch roughly 10 little ones that were 6" or less. Overall it was fun. All but two of the keepers I caught on the Bandits. I think Jiffy Jigs are being stowed until fall.

Pulled the boat out at noon and the wait at the ramp was 30 minutes. Crazy non boating people need to learn how to load and remove a boat.Attachment 377576

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How fast do u troll.

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Glad to here you had a good trip.

0.8 to 1.0 mph is what I was trolling at speed wise.

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nice! what ramp did you launch at so i can avoid that crowd? rotfl

Possum Ridge but could see Settlers was a hot mess also.

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Nice work


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Try. 1.4 to 1.8 mph speed.

Thanks. I've been watching some videos and figured out I was way to slow.

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This spring,,in 46 degree water,,,cranked and caught limits at a speed in cold water,,1.0 to 1.2. As the water warms so does the,fish movement,,50-60 degree water,,around 1.4 mph average speed...warmer water,,,1.4 to 2.0 as you experiment with speed to see what entices them to react and attack the crankbait. Alsong the same lines,,change colors as water clarity and sunlight mandates. I find I catch bigger fish as I increase speeds also. Granted,,you will still catch the dink’s. Experiment to what suits your needs. :cheers2

Thats some great information. Thanks. Ordering some pink Bandits. See that color is a must. Anyone agree?

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Check out the PICO Crankbaits. I have about 100-125 bandits and Arkies, and now 40 or so PICO’s but,,the Pico’s, have a little more noisier rattle sound, a larger bill than enables,them to run a foot to 1.5 deeper than a bandit or Arkie as well as a wilder wobble, and a dimpled golf ball body that will displace more water movement than a smooth bodied bait that I think attracts more fish. They have pink and other colors to choose from also. Use the arkies and bandits to fill in on maybe the colors that PICO doesn’t have as you build your collection. Pico INT Crankbaits