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 Re: Squarebill crankbaits
[Re: rickys]
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08/11/21 05:39 PM
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Trickster
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James, if you were going to recommend a balsa or two what you say(small, medium, large, xxl)? Something neutral for all north tx lakes. What sizes/color if you were going to buy two? It's pretty wild when you look at their website, and it's basically open to anything your mind can imagine. lol
$50 is a pretty steep purchase, but I am intrigued to try them. I do fish Rayburn mostly. Thanks! If you want a cheaper option check out Black Label Balsa cranks made by Cliff Pace. https://www.woodbaitcountry.com/
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Re: Squarebill crankbaits
[Re: Trickster]
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08/11/21 05:46 PM
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rickys
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Re: Squarebill crankbaits
[Re: rickys]
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08/11/21 11:17 PM
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James Biggs
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James, if you were going to recommend a balsa or two what you say(small, medium, large, xxl)? Something neutral for all north tx lakes. What sizes/color if you were going to buy two? It's pretty wild when you look at their website, and it's basically open to anything your mind can imagine. lol
$50 is a pretty steep purchase, but I am intrigued to try them. I do fish Rayburn mostly. Thanks! I’d recommend large. I’d also recommend not using a cheaper bait. Buy the best you don’t need many of them. They are worth every penny.
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Re: Squarebill crankbaits
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08/12/21 04:29 PM
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Dan21XRS
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Good looking boat... Great video... Dan
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Re: Squarebill crankbaits
[Re: James Biggs]
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08/12/21 06:09 PM
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KsChampion198
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Good video, but you don't think 12lb is too light for cranking around cover? I have gone back and forth and prefer 15. Usually when there is docks, there is brush.....
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Re: Squarebill crankbaits
[Re: KsChampion198]
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08/13/21 04:29 PM
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James Biggs
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Good video, but you don't think 12lb is too light for cranking around cover? I have gone back and forth and prefer 15. Usually when there is docks, there is brush..... It’s a trade off. 99% of the time 12lbs works. The occasional time it fails, there’s a good chance 15lbs test would also fail. The bait moves more naturally & dives quicker on 12. If I thought I’d get the same amount of bites I’d go 15, but I honestly don’t.
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Re: Squarebill crankbaits
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08/13/21 07:59 PM
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Ken A.
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Re: Squarebill crankbaits
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08/13/21 08:16 PM
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rkd
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I fish squarebills with 12lb test, retie often, and have rarely if ever broken off fish, even in heavy cover or rocks. The lighter line may get you an extra 1/2ft deeper (which can be critical) and allows more lure action than say 15lb test.
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