Ptds apps and ptd stickers contain invaluable dive curve data to control depth of your lures. The norman deep little n crankbait is a mid depth diving crankbait that has a realistic action upon retrieval. Should be able to map over you baits in regards to physical size and lip anglesize and get a fairly close guess to depth to start off. Now available in a silent version, the strike king pro model 5xd silent crankbait delivers the same performance, killer action, and diving ability as the original 5x now with a more stealthy approach. A comprehensive guide to crankbait running depths holt, steven, romanack, mark on.
Bass elite series pro, kevin van dam, helped significantly with testing and refining the 5xd, and it also ended up being one of the main baits he used to come from behind. It wont do the job, however, if youre throwing a 5 or 6 xd, and its worthless with an 8 or 10xd. Lipless but hardly toothless crankbaits bass fishing. First let me say that running a weight ahead of your crankbait is highly speed and current dependent. You need to be sure and have a stick that can handle this bait and the latest in a series of eight foot cranking sticks seem to be custom tailored with this specific bait in mind. If youre concerned about running depth you must match your tackle to the task at hand. The price of the product might be updated based on your selection. The deep baby n is a classic mediumdepth crankbait. The curved lip design makes it easy to track through along the bottom and improves diving speed. Snapweight plus crankbait depths a method to figure depth.
Why you should fish middepth crankbaits more youtube. Very nice in depth book on history and use of various crank baits he really did a. Lipless may be counted down to sink as deep as you allow them, to 2030 feet or deeper, but if you simply start reeling as soon as one hits the water, a bait will seek its natural running depth range recorded on the chart. If you can find one of the old precision trolling books, you will see what i mean as that whole book is full of different crankbaits and their diving. First, they have a lip or bill on the front that is designed to plane through the water and get the lure down in the water column. Strike king pro model series 3xd crankbait dicks sporting. Crankbaits for all depths the ultimate bass fishing. A medium action rod with a 100 size reel is great for a balsa crankbait. Strike king pro model 5xd crankbaits tackle warehouse. Crankbait fishing tips everything you ever wanted to know. On 20pound test, the crankbait runs 10 percent shallower than on 14pound test. Romanack uses scuba diving techniques to document the depth of popular lures and trolling gear, then publishes his findings in both an iphone.
Anglers have found the dln to be effective in large part due to its ability to quickly reach its maximum diving depth and remain in strike zone for. The surest way to achieve maximum depth is to make long casts and keep your rod tip low during the retrieve. Designed to dive 45ft deeper than the standard series 5, the strike king pro model 5xd crankbait features a newly designed bill that allows it to get down to depths of 15ft. They come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, but all crankbaits have a few things in common. Mid depth crankbaits including crankbaits that dive between 5 and 9 feet. The dc8 deflector is the bestperforming medium depth crankbait available today, and the vibration and action are among the alltime best in crankbait designs. I left the most universal crankbait to the last and thats the lipless crankbait. Offering a smaller profile and middepth diving capabilities, it is precisely balanced and perfectly buoyant to dive quickly to its designated depth. Loomis crankbait series rods incorporate all the elements of the best fiberglass crankbait rods, but with all the added benefits of graphite. Crankbait fishing tips everything you ever wanted to. We carry medium diving crankbaits from all the top brands such as. The strike king promodel 3xd series crankbait attracts bass with a realistic small body and 3d eye design, while a curved bill allows the bait to dive deep and track well. Apr 15, 2015 i take a commercial lure that runs the depth i want to match, and use that as a guide for lure size, lip size, line tie attachment, and lip angle. A rod that is longer than seven feet is ideal, and up to eight feet is not too long.
Without a doubt, the bandit is the best selling crankbait in arkansas, says. Crankbait fishing is the technique of choice for bass anglers who need to cover water quickly and explore various depths. The dc8 produces an ideal double or skipbeat body motion right at average, medium crankbait retrieve speeds and it easily makes the transition from lowest retrieve speeds to the. Precision casting a comprehensive guide to crankbait. You need to use a long rod, 712 to 8 feet falcon lfc418 onepiece rod to get the distance on your cast to get the full depth that these lures are capable of reaching. Built with a precisely angled round bill, the norman deep little n crankbait delivers a distinct, mediumwide wobble that calls to big bass and triggers bites with. The normal deep little n is one of the most popular mid depth crankbaits on the market. A guide to casting and trolling depths of 200 popular lures.
The diving depth of the lure can be roughly determined by the size of the bill. Tiny crankbait tactics produce bass for richards from spring to fall. Strike king series 5xd crankbait is a deep diving crankbait that quickly reaches 15ft of depth. You need to experiment with different retrieves to find the one which achieves the greatest depth without negating the baits motion and performance. However, ive deliberately oversimplified these three factors to emphasize the main influence they have on crankbait diving depth and action. Crankbait depth and different line fishing rods, reels. The strike king kvd piece square bill crankbait kit includes an assortment of top producing sizes and colors. The book did not help me, because i use leaded trolling lines not monofilliment and the lure sizes noted in the book are larger than the ones i have i will buy some larger lures and them i can adopt some of the readings. Precision casting a comprehensive guide to crankbait running.
The 100 series runs to about 5 feet, while the 200 maxes out around 8 feet. The first way to gain extra depth from your crank is to use the 20 plus method. Available in a variety of proven color combinations, the norman little n is a quality crankbait for a great price. The precision trolling data staff uses modern scuba diving techniques to document, confirm and also replicate the actual diving depth of popular crankbaits, diving planers, sinking lines like lead core and a host of other common trolling devices. Inside, a freefloating rattle chamber produces numerous sound frequencies. Snapweight plus crankbait depths a method to figure depth control for fishing deep with crankbaits there are a few different ways to tell how deep your snapweight crankbait combination is running. Each crankbait or trolling device is unique and has its own dive profile. Favorite medium depth crankbait what is the most productive crankbait you own that runs in the six to eight foot depth range.
Its flatsided body creates an erratic thumping action thats sure to draw attention, making it the perfect lure to help you reach fish down to 8 feet. The 5xd crankbait from strike king was designed and tested by kvd. Todays crankbaits come in a variety of body shapes and widths, but the lures bill is the key feature defining a crankbait as a shallow, medium or deepdiving plug. Crankbait rods should be long to allow for increased casting distance and to get to the maximum diving depth. Diving from 1216ft, the bill norman nxs crainkbait picks up where the deep little n leaves off and transitions into the deeper range where the dd22 then takes over. The strike king pro model series 3xd crankbait is designed to reach deeper depths faster than most baits its size. It is by no means complete and depths can vary depending on line, etc. Strike king kvd piece square bill crankbait kit bass pro. The chart shows the running depth if not allowed to sink. This ultralight works the 46 range with a tight wiggle.
Favorite medium depth crankbait austin bass fishing. A guide to casting and trolling depths of 200 popular lures mcclelland, mike on. Along with an ultrahighmodulus, punctureresistant body and superduty hardware, this bait features an firstofitskind wirethrough. The bomber certified depth lure performs its irresistible death dance at a depth of 25 or 30 feet and is built to withstand brutal attacks from the biggest and baddest in the salt. The line diameter and the distance of the cast are the two primary factors that influence a crankbait s diving depth, notes romanack. Fast diving with a tight wiggle, its a great shad, bluegill or crawdad imitation for the 68 foot range. These baits can be used from shore to just about any depth you want to fish. The rod action is another key factor, as having a rod with some give is best to allow the bait to dive deep without being held back or impeded by the rod. From hard bottoms to soft bottoms with weeds, the 10xd can crank them up. In an effort to create an effective crankbait for every possible depth, the bill norman nxs crankbait was designed to fill the gap inbetween the dd22 and the deep little n.
In those situations, the deep tiny n is your goto crankbait. Jul 21, 2016 the last thing i want to mention is tackle. A guide to casting and trolling depths of 200 popular lures 9789990716788 by mcclelland, mike and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. A comprehensive guide to crankbait running depths by romanack, mark, holt, steven and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A great choice when targeting schooling fish or when ledge fishing, the silent version helps you mop up a few more quality fish after youve already picked off a few with the 5xd rattling. It also runs down to 6 feet deep to bang into the rocks where bass hold in the spring. Crankbait fishing yearround article by alan paczkowski.
This will add 33 percent to the baits depth going off of the depth chart. Nov 17, 2010 heres some data from precision casting published in 2000, which did actual underwater tests of casting and crankbait performance over a measured course of distance and depth observed underwater by a diver. Strike kings 10xd is designed to do one thing and one thing only thats to grind out bites in the plus twenty foot depth range. Rated at just under two ounces, the strike king 10xd is quite hefty for a crankbait. The lures wide depth range lets richards run the lure along mud flats less than a foot deep without the lure turning sideways or getting stuck on the bottom.
Many guys buy into the fiction that 45 cranks of the reel get a crankbait down to max depth. Also books and charts available for many bass lures regarding depth. Employ a long enough rod, a free casting reel, and a strong yet thin diameter fishing line and that goal is easily achieved with this bait. Aug 03, 20 seth burrill, host of the anglers xperience, teaches you the differences in crankbait profiles and their actions.
Join date aug 2008 location belden, ms posts 87,522 post thanks like likes given 28064 likes received 16493 thanks given 785 thanks received 1893. To use this simply add a 1 ounce offshore snapweight 20 feet in front of your bait. Strike king pro model series 6xd crankbait dicks sporting. Offering a smaller profile and mid depth diving capabilities, it is precisely balanced and perfectly buoyant to dive quickly to its designated depth. Save on storm fishing crankbaits trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. The 5xd crankbait has become a must have lure for deep cranking bass. Strike king pro model 5xd silent crankbaits tackle warehouse. Sign up to receive regular email news, tips, products info, pro picks and tips, promotions, special offers and more from rapala and our respected brands covering freshwater, saltwater and ice fishing, including rapala, vmc, sufix, storm, luhrjensen, trigger x, terminator, blue fox, williamson, strikemaster, marcum and ice force.
The strike king pro model series 6xd crankbait is designed to dive deeper and faster than most lures its size. Crankbaits are one of the most commonly used bass lures. Gloomis crankbait rods have a soft, slow action that allows your lure to work perfectly and allows the fish to inhale the bait. The curved lip design helps it reach depths quickly, and its freefloating rattle chamber produces numerous frequencies underwater. Sometimes you need to go smaller to catch bigger bass. This item 6th sense swank 77x lbill crankbait 25 ft depth 6th sense crush 25x mini crankbait 24 ft 6th sense crush 50x crankbait candy citrus shad.
Ok, so now you understand the main concepts of crankbait lips. Shallow and deep crankbait fishing accounts for loads of fish, assuming theyre shallow or deep, but the middle depth range of 612 feet is. Mar 04, 2008 a given crankbait runs approximately 20 percent deeper with 8poundtest monofilament than with 14pound test. The technique that i use a ton is called the add it up method.
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