What is the best size crankbait?

To do that, you should whenever possible opt for a crankbait that runs slightly deeper than the water you are fishing. If you’re fishing a breakline that drops into 5 feet of water, you should choose a crankbait that runs 6 feet deep. If you’re fishing a point in 10 feet of water, choose one that runs 10-12 feet deep.

What is the best weight for a crankbait?

3/8 oz is common, but I prefer 1/2 oz and larger.

What is the best size crankbait for bass?

Crankbait Buyer’s Guide

What is the best color crankbait?

Whites, silvers, and anything flashy that resembles a shad works wonders when it comes to crankbait fishing. It is always a good idea to have several shad-pattern crankbaits ready to go. Bright shad patterns like white excel in both clear and dirty water, and the more translucent shades are best for ultra-clear water.

What action is best for crankbaits?

Rod Action vs Power The majority of bass lures are best fished with a fast or extra fast action tip, but crankbaits perform best with a slow or moderate-fast action tip. This measure of speed is just how long the tip goes from being bent to being straight when released in a catapult style.

What is best gear ratio for crankbait reel?

A slow reel is the ideal choice for most crankbaiting. A reel with about a 5:1 gear ratio is going to help you get your baits to their maximum depth and also give you superior feel, so you know exactly what’s going on with your lure.

Are crankbaits good for bass?

Crankbaits are some of the most powerful bass lures, because anglers can cover a large amount of water in little time when fishing a crankbait. Often, bass fishers use crankbaits to scout unfamiliar waters quickly and find the areas with the most bass.

What makes a good crankbait rod?

A good crankbait rod should have a relatively slow action. In other words, the rod should start to bend down about half way down when moderate pressure is applied to the top section. Fast action means that just the top third will bend with the same pressure.

How do I know what crankbait to use?

Crankbaits with square bills are best for running in the shallows from 1 to 4 feet, while a plug with a 1-inch bill will dive to about 10 feet deep. Crankbaits featuring longer bills have the potential to reach depths down to 30 feet. Time of year is a key in determining which style of crankbait to select.

How fast should I reel in a crankbait?

The correct speed of any crankbait reel is 21 inches of line pick-up per turn of the reel handle. Most of that information is on the internet or on the packaging. If it isn’t, measure what your reel is doing with a ruler. It’s that important.

Are black crankbaits good?

Black and blue is one of the best color combinations for a bass jig, but the color combo has never really caught on with lure manufacturers of crankbaits. However, I have discovered the touring pros have been using all black or black-and-blue crankbaits to catch bass in certain situations throughout the years.

What line does KVD use for crankbaits?

fluorocarbon line
I’ve won two Elite Series tournaments this season using crankbaits (Strike King Series 5 and 6 lures), and both times fluorocarbon line has been a factor. I use Bass Pro Shops XPS fluorocarbon line for most of my crankbait fishing these days for several reasons. First of all, it’s denser than water, so it sinks.