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.

No; but I have Crig. them.

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.

I have used a 1/2 egg sinker in front of it let it go to the bottom and drag it.

Have you tried throwing it on a spinning combo? 10-20# braid with about 8-10# leader and you can chunk it pretty well.

You should be able to cast that. Check your reel adjustment. New line..

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.

Barn, I'll throw it on 6# mono, 6 1/2' Medium Light spinning rod.

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?

Thanks for the reply Trickster. See the two post by me above.

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.

ThanksTrumpster.

If you're just wanting to cast a long ways at schooling bass buy a rattle trap.

15lb braid on a medium or medium light 7' or longer spinning rod with moderate action will launch those light lures a long distance.

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