deep crank baits

Maniak · 10-02-11, 09:41 PM

this may be a bit of a novice question but im still learning.. so bare with me lol

how many deep crank baits do you guys carry? im talkin depths like 25'+.. seems bass fishing is done in shallower waters but i would like to go after some walleye. i guess it depends on where you fish but im looking to build up my collection so i am prepared for when i get out on water.

skeeter1804 · 10-02-11, 09:45 PM

None in the 25 plus range. If the bass are that deep I use a different aproach than a crankbait.

Tavery5 · 10-02-11, 09:54 PM

The deepest divers I have are the Norman DD22's I carry a small box of about 10 of them.

MississippiBoy · 10-02-11, 11:20 PM

I've got a few deep cranks, but nothing that goes 25+ ft. That's a rare crankbait to go that deep....if you find one, chances are it'll be huge, with a monster size lip on it. I'm no walleye fisherman, for dang sure, but that's not what I gather you would need to fish with for them.
I've heard of walleye fishermen trolling with several lines out, using a fairly shallow crankbait or minnow style jerkbait, with a sinker on the line above it to take it down deep. That way, they can use a lure with a smaller profile to appeal to the walleye, but still get deep in the water column where they live.

Maniak · 10-02-11, 11:35 PM

thanks guys.

so if the fish are holding deep whats good to use, drop shotting??

keithdog · 10-02-11, 11:56 PM

Drop shotting can be good, as well as a heavy jig, plastic worms, spoons, ect.

Dogmatic · 10-03-11, 09:11 AM

Deep cranks are money on my lake, so I carry twenty or so that run between 15-25 feet. Carolina rigs would be an alternative, but for walleyes...might want to try "Redi-rigs" for trolling. http://www.redirig.com/

BigBassin144 · 10-03-11, 10:10 AM

If you're looking for deep running walleye cranks, check out Reef Runners.

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Top Tiger · 10-03-11, 10:27 AM

Folks here that target walleye in the 60 to 80 foot range use downriggers. Never used one myself but that's what they say to use.

10-02-11, 09:41 PM	#1
Maniak BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Highland Park, IL Posts: 16	deep crank baits this may be a bit of a novice question but im still learning.. so bare with me lol how many deep crank baits do you guys carry? im talkin depths like 25'+.. seems bass fishing is done in shallower waters but i would like to go after some walleye. i guess it depends on where you fish but im looking to build up my collection so i am prepared for when i get out on water. __________________ -Zach-

10-02-11, 09:54 PM	#3
Tavery5 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,427	The deepest divers I have are the Norman DD22's I carry a small box of about 10 of them. __________________ They call me Ishmael

10-02-11, 11:20 PM	#4
MississippiBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ridgeland MS Posts: 3,923	I've got a few deep cranks, but nothing that goes 25+ ft. That's a rare crankbait to go that deep....if you find one, chances are it'll be huge, with a monster size lip on it. I'm no walleye fisherman, for dang sure, but that's not what I gather you would need to fish with for them. I've heard of walleye fishermen trolling with several lines out, using a fairly shallow crankbait or minnow style jerkbait, with a sinker on the line above it to take it down deep. That way, they can use a lure with a smaller profile to appeal to the walleye, but still get deep in the water column where they live. __________________ I smell smoke, and I hear sirens. Do you think that's a problem?

10-02-11, 11:35 PM	#5
Maniak BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Highland Park, IL Posts: 16	thanks guys. so if the fish are holding deep whats good to use, drop shotting?? __________________ -Zach-

10-02-11, 11:56 PM	#6
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Drop shotting can be good, as well as a heavy jig, plastic worms, spoons, ect. __________________ Just one more cast, and then some!

10-02-11, 09:45 PM	#2
skeeter1804 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Edgerton KS Posts: 321	None in the 25 plus range. If the bass are that deep I use a different aproach than a crankbait.

10-03-11, 09:11 AM	#7
Dogmatic BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 714	Deep cranks are money on my lake, so I carry twenty or so that run between 15-25 feet. Carolina rigs would be an alternative, but for walleyes...might want to try "Redi-rigs" for trolling. http://www.redirig.com/

10-03-11, 10:10 AM	#8
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	If you're looking for deep running walleye cranks, check out Reef Runners. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

10-03-11, 10:27 AM	#9
Top Tiger BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Waynesville, NC Posts: 245	Folks here that target walleye in the 60 to 80 foot range use downriggers. Never used one myself but that's what they say to use.

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