Thread: Push or pull...that's the question

I'm sure this is gonna sound stupid but what's the advantage to pushing cranks or jigs vs pulling em? Never pushed so I haven't a clue....

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Pushing allows for much shorter amounts of line out so it enables one to make tighter turns where contour can be followed. One thing lots of folks don't consider is pushing with a heavy weight allows one to use baits that are rarely associated with trolling like rattletraps, minnow stick baits, very small and very shallow runner baits. I get to dig out lots of baits I would rarely get wet. I personally won't use deep divers on push or power troll rigs. I let the weight and amount of line out dictate my bait depth.
One big plus of pulling cranks is it gets the baits away from the boat in sunshine and clear water.


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Ok that's kinda what I was thinking it was. Do u use planer boards when u push?

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No. I pull planer boards.


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Ok I gotcha. So when u push, your line is pretty much down the side of the boat. A man could prob push and pull at samee time then huh....

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Originally Posted by Jusfishn

Ok I gotcha. So when u push, your line is pretty much down the side of the boat. A man could prob push and pull at samee time then huh....

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Yes, you can push, pull, and planer board your baits all at the same time. Just be sure you have enough anglers in the boat to manage the number of rods you have out.

Pushing is just what it says. Poles in your "spider rig" rod holders out in front of the boat just like spider rig trolling. just with crankbaits and much heaver weights 2-3 oz. weights. Youtube it. Pushing cranks for crappie, planer boards for crappie... etc...

10 4 understood. When weather cools a bit I'm gonna give her a whirl.

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Originally Posted by Jusfishn

10 4 understood. When weather cools a bit I'm gonna give her a whirl.

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Actually, from what I understand ... the "better" crank bite is during the hot weather/water period. But, I know what you mean about "cooler weather" being more comfortable to fish in, which is why I built this umbrella holder contraption :



But, unfortunately ... it don't help much with the humidity.

Me to, umbrella and 6' top. I push and pull.