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Question on Crankbait
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09/15/16 12:05 AM
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SlowDown
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I have a small Rapala crankbait that I would like to use for catching schooling bass, but cannot make long cast because it is so light weight. Have any of you ever used a slip sinker ahead of a crankbait in order to make longer casts or get it to run deeper? I think I have heard of doing that, but have not tried it. Replies will be appreciated.
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Re: Question on Crankbait
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#11829284
09/15/16 12:12 AM
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Donald Harper
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No; but I have Crig. them.
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Re: Question on Crankbait
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09/15/16 12:17 AM
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Battson34
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C rig a crank bait. One of those things that make so much sense once someone else tells you about it. Lol.
Will be trying that very soon.
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Re: Question on Crankbait
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09/15/16 12:22 AM
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B.Hollingshead
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I have used a 1/2 egg sinker in front of it let it go to the bottom and drag it.
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Re: Question on Crankbait
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09/15/16 01:03 AM
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Barn
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Have you tried throwing it on a spinning combo? 10-20# braid with about 8-10# leader and you can chunk it pretty well.
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Re: Question on Crankbait
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09/15/16 01:05 AM
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Reds Bass Guide on Sandlin
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You should be able to cast that. Check your reel adjustment. New line..
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Re: Question on Crankbait
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09/15/16 01:05 AM
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SlowDown
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I should have explained that I want to make long casts, not to go deep. Am trying to cast to schoolies busting shad on top. I figure if I can get it in the middle of them and start reeling, they will take it before it goes deep. Would probably use a 1/8 oz sinker, maybe 3/16.
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Re: Question on Crankbait
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09/15/16 01:10 AM
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SlowDown
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Barn, I'll throw it on 6# mono, 6 1/2' Medium Light spinning rod.
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Re: Question on Crankbait
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09/15/16 01:12 AM
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Trickster
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I would be out on any sinker. Never used one with a CB.
What rod, reel, line size are you using? Or are you looking for advice on a setup for this?
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Re: Question on Crankbait
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09/15/16 01:29 AM
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SlowDown
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Thanks for the reply Trickster. See the two post by me above.
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Re: Question on Crankbait
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09/15/16 01:37 AM
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Trickster
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I would recommend 8 or 10 pound line. I would use fluorocarbon. I would highly recommend a longer rod as you can get a longer cast with a longer rod.
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Re: Question on Crankbait
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09/15/16 01:41 AM
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SlowDown
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Re: Question on Crankbait
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09/15/16 02:00 AM
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aggieangler03
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If you're just wanting to cast a long ways at schooling bass buy a rattle trap.
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Re: Question on Crankbait
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09/15/16 02:08 AM
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CCTX
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mapquest
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15lb braid on a medium or medium light 7' or longer spinning rod with moderate action will launch those light lures a long distance.
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Re: Question on Crankbait
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09/15/16 12:28 PM
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ezbassin
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Use a 1/4oz Red Eye Shad instead. You can throw it a long way and control the depth depending on how you work the bait.
Change the rear hook to a #4
Last edited by ezbassin; 09/15/16 12:28 PM.
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