Got new reels coming Friday to use pulling cranks.
Will be using them most of the time on Lake Guntersville.
Been looking some but could use some help on what to get.
Any ideas please. Thanks!!!
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Got new reels coming Friday to use pulling cranks.
Will be using them most of the time on Lake Guntersville.
Been looking some but could use some help on what to get.
Any ideas please. Thanks!!!
Watch this and decide:
YouTube
Berkley big game 6.99 for 1500 yds. @ Academy sports . I use 10 lb . test , it works .Attachment 378924
I have plenty toothy cridders and snags in my area. I switched to #30 braid same dia as #10 mono to keep from loosing to many $6 crank baits.
Berkley Big Game, I like the 15 lb, and in the solar collector color which is starting to get more and more difficult to find. I like the hi-vis like color, helps when watching the lines behind the boat while turning.
https://cdn3.volusion.com/9j7vu.jw4f...che=1553681264
Any idea what kind of boat seat base he's using in that video that USMA65 posted?
I have had good luck with Sufix 832 6 and 8 LB high fis.
I use the berkley big game too, 10 pound dark green.
What they said ! I use Berkley big game hi viz 12# it’s good stuff ! Hope you got lots of patience because you going to need it trying to pull cranks on the big G with the all grass!
Something about new product's, they make you doubt what has been working for you for years! I've used Ande line a lot of years now, why? because it's inexpensive and it work's! Wouldn't think a min about most lines out there if I didn't find Ande. Monofiliment has been working for me for close to 70 yrs now, why change? I tried some new poly something or other and couldn't see the stuff and when I finally got a knot tied, it slipped right out. Well, back to mono line. Mono line to thick? use lighter line and adjust the drag!
So got a suggestion for you on fishing line, get what ever you've been using all your life, probably still works!
Remember too, l believe most dive charts are based on 10 lb mono.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sharkman
Right now I have been having to reduce the distance of casts with 6 lb line due to the fact that my Picos will get down 20 feet very easily. And for where I fish, that can present a problem. Tellico Lake has a recent addition to its' bottom. a Pico Chrome Clown that was absolutely tearing the fish up! There's an empty spot in the tackle box.....all because of 6 lb line and a little too long a cast. ;-)
if i was pulling cranks and i am not ,but i have trolled for fish once or twice . i would probably use at least 10 lb test .
lots of stress on long lengths of line and the possibility something other than a crappie that might show up .
not sure much past that point ,but i would bet money there is about 4 zillion videos from the professional crappie folks on this subject .
several of the big name tournaments are drag a bait deals from what i have read and seen .
i think i read its really popular on grenada in the summer maybe ?
We have been using 20 lb power pro, lets the baits run a little deeper with less line out. Really helps with losing baits. You want a soft action rod as the braid has no stretch and be sure to get the hi vis so you can see it. Buy it in bulk spools for less waste and it lasts for years.
Mono will work fine, but will break off more baits.
I pull cranks with 8lb mono and use a 2’ braid leader on them to keep cats and gar from cutting it! I been running slime line and really like it
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i hear tell that slime line in 8 is good stuff , i run 6 alot and its pretty good until it gets some age on it .
I run 12 pound Trilene Big Game Solar Collector. I’ll pull loose 50% more baits than I would with 10. I buy 4700 YARD spools and go thru more than one per season.
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I set up all my tackle with my clients in mind. Braid will cut you like a razor if one grabs the line to pull a snag loose. Most clients wouldn’t have a clue how quick that can happen. I just add a few feet more line to get my dive-chart depth with 12.
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KastKing SuperPower Braided Fishing Line
Abrasion Resistant
Zero Stretch
8# test = 2# diameter; green
cast 1/32 oz jig with plastic lure over 35'
Trolled a Risto Rap cb and caught different species on the same day including this one (lure placed on the outside for
my photo log book):
https://i.imgur.com/nprNk62.jpg
I won't use any other line.
The Precision Trolling dive guide is based on 10 pound Trilene XT which is the same diameter as the 12 pound Berkeley Big Game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sharkman
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