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Deepest diving crank bait, all things equal! #12408917 08/31/17 09:58 PM
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All things being equal what is the deepest diving crank bait available for casting?
Also what is the deepest diver you fish the most?
Just wondering, Thanks......

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Re: Deepest diving crank bait, all things equal! [Re: Agape] #12408931 08/31/17 10:13 PM
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I would like to know as well...

What I've done in the past when I can't quite get a certain crank down far enough is put a little Carolina rig on it, similar to a regular C rig but lighter

Re: Deepest diving crank bait, all things equal! [Re: McLovin’] #12408935 08/31/17 10:19 PM
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I'd say back in the day the Manns 30+
But today I'd say the Luhr Jensen hot lips express

But I'm that guy that will stick with a good XD5 or XD6 or the duo realis or the Z-Boss 20, I hope I don't need to be any deeper


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Re: Deepest diving crank bait, all things equal! [Re: Agape] #12408961 08/31/17 10:55 PM
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I know a few years back when BASS was on that lake in TN (memories bad, can't remember the name of it), they were casting a Hot Lips Express and then letting line off the reel as they used their trolling motor back to complete the cast being careful not to move the lure so they wouldn't get DQ'ed for trolling. It seems like I remember the one(s) who were doing this that the Express would go deeper. Also, they made a Hot Lips Express called the "Deep Secret" which looks like it would go deeper than the normal Hot Lips.

Re: Deepest diving crank bait, all things equal! [Re: Agape] #12408981 08/31/17 11:07 PM
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Lucky craft skt magnum 120 and 10xd for me

Re: Deepest diving crank bait, all things equal! [Re: Agape] #12408997 08/31/17 11:19 PM
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10xd

Re: Deepest diving crank bait, all things equal! [Re: Agape] #12409011 08/31/17 11:29 PM
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I'd say 10XD or Mann's 30+. I probably throw an 6XD or 8XD the most.


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Re: Deepest diving crank bait, all things equal! [Re: Agape] #12409467 09/01/17 03:51 AM
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Duo Realis (sp), the little bodied Hot Lips Deep Secret (still have a few of those in the original package) 10XD, Mann's 30+. You will get them down deeper than nearly any other CB. Don't have the Lucky Craft, but do the others. OH, I forgot the Poes 1200, too. Hope this helps. Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.

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Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.

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Re: Deepest diving crank bait, all things equal! [Re: Agape] #12409716 09/01/17 01:05 PM
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I have thrown the LC SKT Mag 120 and the 10XD. I am not convinced they go any deeper than the original Mann's 30+. Not saying the 30+ is a better bait, just making an observation.

The giant bodies on the SKT 120 and the 10XD also add buoyancy which works against the depth they can achieve. They are easier to crank back in than the 30+ I will say that.



Re: Deepest diving crank bait, all things equal! [Re: Agape] #12409842 09/01/17 02:53 PM
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Those 30+ can definitely be a beat down.

Re: Deepest diving crank bait, all things equal! [Re: SAKS] #12410862 09/02/17 03:08 AM
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Originally Posted By: SAKS
Those 30+ can definitely be a beat down.

They make one now called a EZ30. It is not nearly as hard to crank in.
I prefer the 6th Sense Crush 500DD

Re: Deepest diving crank bait, all things equal! [Re: Agape] #12415572 09/06/17 12:04 AM
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6th Sense Cloud 9.. 20 and 25. Cheaper than 10xd and seem to be just as good



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Re: Deepest diving crank bait, all things equal! [Re: Preacher Ed] #12416305 09/06/17 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted By: Preacher Ed
I know a few years back when BASS was on that lake in TN (memories bad, can't remember the name of it), they were casting a Hot Lips Express and then letting line off the reel as they used their trolling motor back to complete the cast being careful not to move the lure so they wouldn't get DQ'ed for trolling. It seems like I remember the one(s) who were doing this that the Express would go deeper. Also, they made a Hot Lips Express called the "Deep Secret" which looks like it would go deeper than the normal Hot Lips.



The technique you described is called Back-Trolling. BASS has now outlawed it!


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Re: Deepest diving crank bait, all things equal! [Re: Agape] #12416315 09/06/17 03:48 PM
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I have been using Berkeys new Dredger 20 & 25s lately and they have impressed me. They have a weighted bill which makes them get down quick and they stay down closer to the boat than any I have ever used. Many that dive really deep will wear you out quick due to the pull they exert on you. The dredgers don't pull near as much.


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Re: Deepest diving crank bait, all things equal! [Re: Bulletman99] #12416500 09/06/17 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted By: Bulletman99
I have been using Berkeys new Dredger 20 & 25s lately and they have impressed me. They have a weighted bill which makes them get down quick and they stay down closer to the boat than any I have ever used. Many that dive really deep will wear you out quick due to the pull they exert on you. The dredgers don't pull near as much.


Good 411



Re: Deepest diving crank bait, all things equal! [Re: Agape] #12416770 09/06/17 09:23 PM
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Hellbenders, they are appropriately named.

Re: Deepest diving crank bait, all things equal! [Re: Bulletman99] #12417090 09/07/17 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted By: Bulletman99
Originally Posted By: Preacher Ed
I know a few years back when BASS was on that lake in TN (memories bad, can't remember the name of it), they were casting a Hot Lips Express and then letting line off the reel as they used their trolling motor back to complete the cast being careful not to move the lure so they wouldn't get DQ'ed for trolling. It seems like I remember the one(s) who were doing this that the Express would go deeper. Also, they made a Hot Lips Express called the "Deep Secret" which looks like it would go deeper than the normal Hot Lips.



The technique you described is called Back-Trolling. BASS has now outlawed it!


Always heard it called Strolling.


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I have always called it long lining, but that's the only terminology I have ever heard used.

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Originally Posted By: Bulletman99
Originally Posted By: Preacher Ed
I know a few years back when BASS was on that lake in TN (memories bad, can't remember the name of it), they were casting a Hot Lips Express and then letting line off the reel as they used their trolling motor back to complete the cast being careful not to move the lure so they wouldn't get DQ'ed for trolling. It seems like I remember the one(s) who were doing this that the Express would go deeper. Also, they made a Hot Lips Express called the "Deep Secret" which looks like it would go deeper than the normal Hot Lips.



The technique you described is called Back-Trolling. BASS has now outlawed it!


Kinda surprises me that they outlawed it. As much of a waste of time as that could be, I'd say have at it! After you're done reeling in one cast, you have to get back to the original spot for another cast, and repeat.

I'm not sure how it could be an advantage for one person over another, too. But I guess they considered it "non-sporting", like the umbrella rigs getting outlawed.

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I know I don't carry the deepest running cranker out there. The deepest I have are DD22s. However, I tend to throw 3XDs and 5XDs mostly.


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The only reason things get outlawed like the A-Rig and Long lining is someone that can't catch fish on it and has had their butts kicked by them.. I've heard a lot of people say I've thrown that A-Rig till my are fell off and never caught a fish.. The A-Rig is not magic.. There is a time and place..



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