JerDog
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I am looking into getting some DD22's to fish deeper for bass. There are so many out there and I have none in my tackle box. What are some favorites out there that produce well? Colors and Brandnames?
Favorite DD22
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So far "grey ghost" has been the best for me. It's a norman dd22. Pretty much any of natural colors will do well, shad,bluegill(bream),crawdad. The usual. Right now the only I am getting hits on is grey ghost (shad color).
BackOnTheWater
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As with all artificials, one day one color/ profile will work better than another. Get 4 or 5 different natural, as described above, colors so that you can change with the fish's preference. At any given time, shad, bgill, and craw colors should work well, but I've had more luck with plain white (w/eyes) than any other color combo.
And get some shallow-running square-lipped ones for working 1-6 feet flats...they kill when you bounce 'em off stumps! Crankbaits are no longer just a deep lure!emoBigsmile
And get some shallow-running square-lipped ones for working 1-6 feet flats...they kill when you bounce 'em off stumps! Crankbaits are no longer just a deep lure!emoBigsmile
RangerRob
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My favorite DD22 are the ones that stay in the deep recesses of my gear with a label that reads, "Only Open In An Extreme Emergency." I hate those freakin' things. They're fine if you enjoy tendonitis or you need something to fend off jet skis with. If you wanna go deep without feeling like you've put your body thru special forces training, grab a C-rig, heavy football head jig, or 1oz spinnerbait.
The other thing you need to consider (and I think we've had this discussion before) is that it's one of the very few baits that really requires it's own rod/reel/line as well. You'll need a reel with a gear ratio of less than 6:1 (think for a minute about how hard those are to find nowadays), a really slow actioned cranking rod, and 10 lb flouro to get the max running depth out of that bait.
My .02 ...
The other thing you need to consider (and I think we've had this discussion before) is that it's one of the very few baits that really requires it's own rod/reel/line as well. You'll need a reel with a gear ratio of less than 6:1 (think for a minute about how hard those are to find nowadays), a really slow actioned cranking rod, and 10 lb flouro to get the max running depth out of that bait.
My .02 ...
Possum
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DD16 seems to do a better job for me.
Bassin' Machine
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White colors, "if ye aint crankin', ye aint bankin...."
Tr19
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Dang ,so that is the reason RR won't take me fishing !! emoPoke . Any shad or bluegill pattern will work . But don't leave out the really bright colors . I have some in solid Chartruese that I have done really good on .
RangerRob
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I won't take you fishing because you've been so eaten up w/ turkey hunting that you've probably forgotten how to cast a rod! 
venom295pe
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does anyone ever throw these on 8lb line.
Tr19
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Not around these lakes . I would lose to many . Like RR said . 10 lbs flouro .
PS. RR , Turkey season is over with and I ain't forgot . emoSmile
PS. RR , Turkey season is over with and I ain't forgot . emoSmile
BackOnTheWater
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I agree with RangerRob, to a degree...I prefer to fish DEEP (over 15 ft) with something that will get down and stay down, like a jig or worm.
Working a big DD will wear you out. BUUUUUT, if you work them w/ 10 lb test and a slow crank, you CAN get to the bottom 10 ft deep without too much sweat. You can't throw one all day, though.
I appreciate them for the fact that you can cover the water column in 10-15 ft of water when searching and you don't know at what depth the fish might be. They are great for finding and catching suspended fish, and the action you get off the bottom or off structure can't be beat!
If you want to throw a crankbait, you would be wise to invest in a good lure retreiver...it will pay for itself pretty quickly!
Working a big DD will wear you out. BUUUUUT, if you work them w/ 10 lb test and a slow crank, you CAN get to the bottom 10 ft deep without too much sweat. You can't throw one all day, though.
I appreciate them for the fact that you can cover the water column in 10-15 ft of water when searching and you don't know at what depth the fish might be. They are great for finding and catching suspended fish, and the action you get off the bottom or off structure can't be beat!
If you want to throw a crankbait, you would be wise to invest in a good lure retreiver...it will pay for itself pretty quickly!
Bass Addict
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I like to use 10lbs mono and I dont know what the name of the color is but it is white with a green stripe down its back. Works great, caught alot of fish on it.
BackOnTheWater
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I've used 14 when crankin' from the bank...don't have to get too deep and you can't go get the lure if it gets hung, so you need the heavier line to pull it free more often.
From a boat, the increased mobility allows you to get the bait off of stuff much more easily. I use lighter line - 10 lb - when I want to get as deep as possible. 8 lb might add a foot to the depth if you're kneelin' and reelin' w/ a 6-6 or longer rod under water up to the reel, but you will lose fish if you go that light.
I also think that 8 lb would allow too much wobble and throw the bait off of the more natural wobble for which it was designed. I use 12 lb for the big baits, and 10 for the smaller ones. Heck, I've got a little tiny diver that I throw on my ultra-light w/ 4 lb test from the bank at crappie and bgills!emoCool
The great thing is that everything I've read on this thread is correct. Different things work for different people and circumstances. You will eventually find a size-color lure/ depth desire/ rod/ reel/ and technique that you like best.
From a boat, the increased mobility allows you to get the bait off of stuff much more easily. I use lighter line - 10 lb - when I want to get as deep as possible. 8 lb might add a foot to the depth if you're kneelin' and reelin' w/ a 6-6 or longer rod under water up to the reel, but you will lose fish if you go that light.
I also think that 8 lb would allow too much wobble and throw the bait off of the more natural wobble for which it was designed. I use 12 lb for the big baits, and 10 for the smaller ones. Heck, I've got a little tiny diver that I throw on my ultra-light w/ 4 lb test from the bank at crappie and bgills!emoCool
The great thing is that everything I've read on this thread is correct. Different things work for different people and circumstances. You will eventually find a size-color lure/ depth desire/ rod/ reel/ and technique that you like best.
Davo
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I like Lavendar Shad. I use 12 lb flourocarbon, it's pretty thin stuff. Churly uses 8lb on DD22's.
Lucky Dog
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Fat Albert
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I use to hate throwing that thing and couldn't throw it over 15 -20 times without having to give my wrist and arm a break but I recently purchased a crankin rod GLomis 7' 6" with a team diawa reel and I can literally fish this all day long. No effort whatsoever throwing and you can retrieve it slowly holding the rod resting in your palm with 3 fingers on the rod/reel. I left JSV use it and he couldn't believe the action and lack of effort that was needed. I have thrown a big crankbait more this year alone than I did 15 yrs ago when I fished tx's all yr long.......
B-Pro
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I throw dd22, bagley db3 and the dt16. I throw Shad and root beer color for clear water and parret and chart and blakc back for off muddy water. For stained water I throw red craw colors. I use a All-Pro cranking rod(7'0 medium heav) and old Lews Speed Spool(5.2:1). I use 8 lbs test mono for all my deep water cranking. moCool
