crankbaits

[blazer]

i need some info from you crankbait experts.i got on some fish thursday with a series 6 strike king crankbait,and had 7 fish that came unbutton on me before i could get them to the boat.i was using 10lb mono and a 7ft medium action rod,it was a brand new crankbait and the hooks were sharp.i was woundering what are he best hooks to use,best rod,line and any info that would help in getting the bass in the boat emoScratch

 

[bassaholic]

i am no expert but i have found that if you use a medium rod you can get alot more fish in the boat i like one that looks like a cane pole when you shake it

 

[jason]

Probably hooks...KVD designed the lure and he won't even use the stock hooksemoScratch . Try these and the days of lost fish will be over.</p>

http://www.lurenet.com/catalog.aspx?catid=Tx3RotatingTrebleHook</p>

 

[SpurHunter]

I have heard about these rotating hooks before, but I thought they were on swivels. Thanks for the link Jason. emoThumbsup

 

[RangerRob]

Changing the hooks is definitely a step in the right direction on those SK cranks, but you're missing the boat if you're not using a good crankin' rod built with a true parabolic action. A run-of-the-mill graphite rod just doesn't bend enough from butt to tip to allow a bass to inhale the CB enough. I was a skeptic for a long time - always just using a "medium" action rod thinking it would bend enough - but my eyes were opened when I had 3 custom CB rods built for me. The difference was night and day and I loose very few CB fish now.

 

[fishinvol]

Number 1 thing I would do is chnge to good flourocarbon for your line. Not as much give, so you can drive the hooks in better. Your rod should be fine. As far as hooks go, I'm too lazy to change hooks. I really don't have a big problem losing fish on crankbaits, but may have just been lucky so far.

 

[sdfd29]

I assume from the series 6 that you are fishing deep water. You will loose fish when fishing deep with monofiliament line due to the stretch, which can cause a poor hook set. I have a fiberglass cranking rod that I use which is 7'6" long. With this rod and a sweeping hook set, you will have better hook ups. It is also important to keep your rod tip low to the water. If you hold the rod high, it will help the fish get to the surface and jump, which usually causes the lost fish.

Fishinvol suggested fluro line, which should help with the problem. However, one problem of fluro is the low stretch in the line. You definetly need a rod that will be more forgiving when using fluro line. Low stretch line and an unforgiving rod will cause you more problems in the long run.

One other suggestion is to change the colors or actions of your crankbait. They may just be swiping at the bait which was causing the poor hook ups. Sometimes changing the color or action of the bait can lead to better hook ups and better success.

 

[blazer]

thanks everyone for the help,and thanks for the link Jason do you know were i can get those hooks locally.Rangerbob,i was watching a bass event yesterday that kvd won using a crankbait,the same one i was throwing to be exact,and after the show they showed the rod he was using it was made by quantum and had a true parabolic bend like you were talking about.im going to look into getting on of those or check with fa about building me one.im also going to change to fluro line and see if that helps.i am new at using deep diving cranks and was thrilled just getting a few to bite it but i got frustrated after a while,but im sure after making some of these changes i will get a few in the boat.

 

[Guest]

Danny I don't think it is a technical problem. If I were you I would try wearing a paper bag over my head. They are apparently getting a good look at you and it's making 'em rip their lips plum off !

emoBigsmile

 

[jason]

<font face="comic sans ms,sand">Blazer, those hooks are nearly impossible to find locally. At one point, Sportsman's had some on a aisle rack back near the hooks and Yum plastics.</font>

 

[jason]

<font face="comic sans ms,sand">...or you could strip any Fat Free Shads you have lying around.</font>

 

[Fuzzy]

I use a David Fritts 7 3" cranking rod in open water and a small 6 footer medium around docks. The Fritts rod is a limber as a noodle, I even had comments about how limber it is when I start to cast 3/4oz Luhr Jensens or D22's. I have lost so few fish off off that big noodle, that I will be replacing my medium 6 footer, with something a little more flexible. I always use glass rods for crankings also.

Fuzz

 

[SpurHunter]

The only time I use deep diving cranks is trolling, and have almost zero lost fish. I am guessing its the method, NOT me emoLaugh
I did hear that Norman went to a Gamagatsu hook, is that true?? Are they supposed to be better now?

 

[hl&s]

Danny, I'm using both a Lou's Crankin Stick and a David Fritz cranking combo, mono 10lb line, Strtike King series 5 and 6 CB's with stock hooks, and having good landing ratios. You are welcome to take one fishing and see if it helps before you invest. Both are noodles and hook good with a sweeping hook set.

Send me a pm if you want to try one.

 

[BigFishGuide]

Medium 7' rod with a long - long handle. Keep pressure on the fish and if he comes up ski the fish across the surface quickly. don't let the fish flop on top.

 

[creekrock00]

heres another rod tip for you that i have had great success with...browning silaflex from bass pro shops...less than 40 bucks and they are 100 % fibergalss...i use 6 6 for small baits and 7 footer for big baits...even used the hot lips and other cranks and loose very few fish...also go by boaters world at gunbarrell and check out the outer banks rods....these are fiberglass / graphite and come in different sizes and work great but the are heavy..50 bucks each...

 

[olcowman]

Don't really know about line or rods, but I'll vouch for the X-Caliber hooks. They are fish catchers, I am pretty sure the fish just got to get close to them and they will reach out and hook it! Don't believe me...try throwing 3 or 4 in the bottom of your tackle box, every time you reach in for some worm dope or a sinker them hooks will somehow get on your hand? You got to pull your hand out and pick them suckers off. I change out all my crankbait trebles and can't recall having a fish throw the lure since. Most of the time, the really hard fighters will manage to get themselves hooked all up in the second set of trebles, and I have caught several of those aggravating types that want to just blow up at or swipe around at a topwater bait, often hooked up in the side or tail.

Non expert opinion, buy you some of them hooks!

 

[outcaster]

2 things I have done to greatly increase my strike/catch ratio with crankbaits. 1. Get a rod built and designed for crankbaits ( I use the American Rodsmith "David Fritts" cranking rod) BPS also makes the "Cranking Stick" I have purchased a couple for clients to use when fishing crankbaits with me. 2. I buy most all my crankbaits without hooks and install the VMC Sureset trebles http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/vmc-treble-hooks/845211.aspx