Tuning?

[damian2b]

I've heard of tuning crankbaits but have never practiced it. I guess because i was never shown how. Does anyone do this and does it really make a difference? I use cranks and catch fish but have not done anything to the crank itself. Thanks!!

[natebosox]

if the eye of your crank is off center towards one side or the other it will cause your crank to not run true. if you straighten it back out this will make it run more true and the action of the bait will be better. this is the only way i tune lures.

[damian2b]

Ah ok so it is something used to correct a problem with a crank, not exactly to specifically make it work better...thanks!

[lizardsrule]

Sometimes, tuning it to run right of left can be a "GOOD THING"! Such as when runninmg parralell to a rock ledge, and have it banging into the rock, or to get it to go under docks, and bang off the posts.

Lizards

[Rebbasser]

Originally Posted by lizardsrule

Sometimes, tuning it to run right of left can be a "GOOD THING"! Such as when runninmg parralell to a rock ledge, and have it banging into the rock, or to get it to go under docks, and bang off the posts.

Lizards

You have answered well, grasshopper!

Most of the time tuning is to make the bait run straight. I recently tied on a Norman Deep little N that ran to the right when I didn't want it to. Bent the line tie until it ran straight.

Lizards also makes a good point. Sometimes you want the bait to run right or left depending on the target-you can make them so the will run however you want them to run.

[wargoth]

I know how to tune a crankbait, anyone know how to tune spinner/buzzbaits?

[JB]

you line up the hook directly over the wire. Look down the spinnerbait or buzzbait, and take note if the hook is off to one side or another from the wire that you tie on to, and then bend it back so both wires are parallel.

[wargoth]

Kewlies thanks JB, I have one or two that are running to the side, and were running to the wrong side to boot. Do they tune like cranks in respect to the direction you tweak them in to correct their run?

[zooker]

Originally Posted by JB

you line up the hook directly over the wire. Look down the spinnerbait or buzzbait, and take note if the hook is off to one side or another from the wire that you tie on to, and then bend it back so both wires are parallel.

this is not possable if you are running a blade at high speed. if the blade is barrle rolling thru the water you have to tune the wire AGAINST the spin. some ya need more against than others.. the head shape dictates weather or not i will us it at high speed..

zooker