New Cranks

TennTyrant · 07-14-11, 04:07 PM

Just got me some new crankbaits I have 3 SPRO Little John MDs 7 to 9 ft and 3 SPRO Little Johns 3 to 5 ft, I will be using my Curado 200e5 and powell 703 glass with invizx 12lb test line. I know this set up is great for the MDs but what about the little johns since they run shallow will this still be good? Sould I stick with 12lb or mabey go with 15lb for both?

keithdog · 07-14-11, 06:52 PM

You should be good all the way around. Let us know how you do with the Spro cranks. I've never used one but have been thinking about picking up a couple.

TennTyrant · 07-14-11, 11:10 PM

The bass love these Spros If I would set the hook I might get more in the boat, LOL I have had 4 or 5 on and when they jump there gone it has to be me the only thing diffrent is my line I went from mono to fluoro.

3dkicker · 07-15-11, 08:56 PM

For my shallow running baits I use 15lb Izor or 20lb XT since I'll throw them into heavy cover.

Bassboss · 07-15-11, 09:19 PM

Yeah, I think you'll be fine with 12lb as long as you're not throwing over shallow vegetation and thick wood. 15lb would be better for both around weeds and wood. It's thicker, so it'll be easier to keep them outa the grass, it's stronger, so obviously better for heavy cover.

Hope you like them cranks, I've been wanting to try them little johns for a while.

07-14-11, 04:07 PM	#1
TennTyrant BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 112	New Cranks Just got me some new crankbaits I have 3 SPRO Little John MDs 7 to 9 ft and 3 SPRO Little Johns 3 to 5 ft, I will be using my Curado 200e5 and powell 703 glass with invizx 12lb test line. I know this set up is great for the MDs but what about the little johns since they run shallow will this still be good? Sould I stick with 12lb or mabey go with 15lb for both? Attached Thumbnails Last edited by TennTyrant; 07-14-11 at 04:14 PM.

07-14-11, 06:52 PM	#2
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	You should be good all the way around. Let us know how you do with the Spro cranks. I've never used one but have been thinking about picking up a couple. __________________ Just one more cast, and then some!

07-15-11, 08:56 PM	#4
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	For my shallow running baits I use 15lb Izor or 20lb XT since I'll throw them into heavy cover. __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

07-15-11, 09:19 PM	#5
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Yeah, I think you'll be fine with 12lb as long as you're not throwing over shallow vegetation and thick wood. 15lb would be better for both around weeds and wood. It's thicker, so it'll be easier to keep them outa the grass, it's stronger, so obviously better for heavy cover. Hope you like them cranks, I've been wanting to try them little johns for a while. __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

07-14-11, 11:10 PM	#3
TennTyrant BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 112	The bass love these Spros If I would set the hook I might get more in the boat, LOL I have had 4 or 5 on and when they jump there gone it has to be me the only thing diffrent is my line I went from mono to fluoro.

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