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Re: Favorite Medium Running Crankbait [Re: Cass Caldwell] #11254464 11/30/15 08:50 PM
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Duo M56 or Spro Fat Papa 55.

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Re: Favorite Medium Running Crankbait [Re: Cass Caldwell] #11254474 11/30/15 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted By: Cass Caldwell
Looking to stock up on some medium diving cranks (8-12ft) and curious to hear everyone's favorite for mid depths. I throw squarebills a lot, but don't throw cranks in this range as much as I should and I'd like to change that next year.

Looking forward to your input.

Thanks,


I used to throw them a lot, but with the grass in the lakes here, it is kinda tough. I used to love throwing the old Rebel Deep Wee R.


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Re: Favorite Medium Running Crankbait [Re: Cass Caldwell] #11254518 11/30/15 09:18 PM
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My top 5:

Evergreen CR-10

My first choice and favorite is the CR-10. It runs true out of the package every single time. It has a unique wobble and has won me a lot of tournament money

Duo Realis M65

2. The M65 is a killer crankbait! There's something about this crankbait in clear water that any sort of fish can't stand. It's baffling too because the rattle isn't that faint but I catch more fish on this crank in clear water than I do with a silent bait. Awesome bait for nighttime fishing!

Storm Arashi Deep (10)

3. I place this one at number 3 because of it's durability. I love these cranks and the self-tuning line tie is genius. However, after about 10 trips of grinding the bait over rocks constantly, the bill cracks and it's useless. But I can't seem to give this bait up, especially in a tournament situation.

Rapala DT10

4. Good ol' fashion stand-by. I've caught hundreds of fish on the DT crankbaits and they continue to produce year after year. It just sells itself!

Spro Little John MD

5. This crankbait is my "high-pressure" crankbait. When I'm fishing a lake with a lot of pressure and the fish are weary, I go with this bait. It has a faint rattle and the unique wobble just seems to attract fish. Not to mention, the line tie on these cranks are by far the easiest ones to tune.

Honorable mention:
6th Sense Crush 250MD

Just another good crankbait. The only reason it's not in my top is because I've received several over the years that no matter what I do, they will not run true. Just problems with consistency. Also don't come with very good hooks.
Still gotta have it during tournament situations though because when you need to match the hatch as close as possible, these cranks get the job done.

Good luck! thumb

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Re: Favorite Medium Running Crankbait [Re: Cass Caldwell] #11254746 11/30/15 11:24 PM
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Norman deep lil n lazer bass


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Re: Favorite Medium Running Crankbait [Re: bigbass94] #11254758 11/30/15 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted By: bigbass94
My top 5:

Evergreen CR-10

My first choice and favorite is the CR-10. It runs true out of the package every single time. It has a unique wobble and has won me a lot of tournament money

Duo Realis M65

2. The M65 is a killer crankbait! There's something about this crankbait in clear water that any sort of fish can't stand. It's baffling too because the rattle isn't that faint but I catch more fish on this crank in clear water than I do with a silent bait. Awesome bait for nighttime fishing!

Storm Arashi Deep (10)

3. I place this one at number 3 because of it's durability. I love these cranks and the self-tuning line tie is genius. However, after about 10 trips of grinding the bait over rocks constantly, the bill cracks and it's useless. But I can't seem to give this bait up, especially in a tournament situation.

Rapala DT10

4. Good ol' fashion stand-by. I've caught hundreds of fish on the DT crankbaits and they continue to produce year after year. It just sells itself!

Spro Little John MD

5. This crankbait is my "high-pressure" crankbait. When I'm fishing a lake with a lot of pressure and the fish are weary, I go with this bait. It has a faint rattle and the unique wobble just seems to attract fish. Not to mention, the line tie on these cranks are by far the easiest ones to tune.

Honorable mention:
6th Sense Crush 250MD

Just another good crankbait. The only reason it's not in my top is because I've received several over the years that no matter what I do, they will not run true. Just problems with consistency. Also don't come with very good hooks.
Still gotta have it during tournament situations though because when you need to match the hatch as close as possible, these cranks get the job done.

Good luck! thumb

This is a great list!

Re: Favorite Medium Running Crankbait [Re: johnathonmharding] #11254759 11/30/15 11:31 PM
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Strike King 1.5F lately
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Re: Favorite Medium Running Crankbait [Re: Cass Caldwell] #11254917 12/01/15 12:48 AM
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+1 on the DT Series. They are the only crank that I find runs pretty true to what they advertise. 3XD's are pretty good, but hate the small profile.

Re: Favorite Medium Running Crankbait [Re: Cass Caldwell] #11255050 12/01/15 01:29 AM
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Lc 1.5dd and 2.5dd are my personal favorites

That being said the lj md is a great bait and produces well with the flat sides and tight action it's a bait I use when conditions are tough and the fish are not real agressive.

I can do knock offs of all 3 of these baits in any of my patterns for $8 each and ship for free on orders of 5 or more. Shoot me a pm if your interested.

Re: Favorite Medium Running Crankbait [Re: Cass Caldwell] #11255085 12/01/15 01:38 AM
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Re: Favorite Medium Running Crankbait [Re: Cass Caldwell] #11255149 12/01/15 01:59 AM
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All great input and greatly appreciated. Thanks again guys!


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Re: Favorite Medium Running Crankbait [Re: Brian McCarty] #11255340 12/01/15 03:16 AM
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Originally Posted By: Brian McCarty
Duo M56 or Spro Fat Papa 55.


Couldn't have said it better myself

Re: Favorite Medium Running Crankbait [Re: Cass Caldwell] #11263260 12/05/15 03:17 AM
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I like the Academy CRS+ for a hard vibrating bait and the Rapala DT6 for a slower rise and less vibration.

Re: Favorite Medium Running Crankbait [Re: Cass Caldwell] #11263308 12/05/15 03:40 AM
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I like the good old Bomber Model A in 8-12 ft depths.

Re: Favorite Medium Running Crankbait [Re: Cass Caldwell] #11263329 12/05/15 03:53 AM
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I like Norman's Deep Little N and one that has not been mentioned, Bandit 300. I also like Gary Dees Deep Dbait and Stanford lures Middle Runners. Each has their own time and place. Hope this helps. Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.

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Re: Favorite Medium Running Crankbait [Re: Cass Caldwell] #11268742 12/08/15 02:32 AM
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