BUYER'S GUIDE: CRANKBAIT FISHING (SHALLOW TO DEEP + RODS)
Today's Buyer's Guide is all about crankbaits! Crankbaits are a huge lure category but today we're breaking it down into a handful of baits. From cold water speed cranking baits, to lipless baits, to shallow square bills, we’re showing you our favorite crankbaits at all the major depth ranges!
You can stand in front of the crankbait wall at your local tackle shop and your head will spin as you try to figure out what to use. Or, you can simply watch this video and let us show you exactly how we’ve narrowed it down over the years. We’re eliminating all the guess work and showing you our favorite baits from each major category.
Below you'll find links to the exacts baits and gear discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each, as well as the exact rods we throw them on. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...
Buyer's Guide: $100 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/2eCEb3G3VE0
Buyer's Guide: $200 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/AcrTDhtaSQg
Buyer's Guide: $500 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/WAgpVnuE800
Buyer's Guide: $$ High End Combos $$– https://youtu.be/obxNp48IALo
Buyer's Guide: Alabama Rigs– https://youtu.be/wPm3izTumxk
Buyer's Guide: Strolling– https://youtu.be/EVnMJWMtZhE
Buyer's Guide: Spinning Reels– https://youtu.be/Ua7pEd04ikw
Buyer's Guide: Casting Reels– https://youtu.be/auHdSCwYaI0
Buyer's Guide: Hard Swimbaits– https://youtu.be/LmlH3MGLnvY
Buyer's Guide: Soft Swimbaits– https://youtu.be/D0CCgJxMLZ0
SHALLOW CRANKBAITS...
•Shimano Macbeth Shallow: https://bit.ly/48m3ch1
Colors: Ghost Shad, Sleeper Shad
•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc
Colors: Real Shad, Mossy Shad
•Megabass Super Z Z–1: https://bit.ly/2Y9dkHB
Colors: Mat Craw 2, Kasumi Ito
•Spro Little John: https://bit.ly/2dDfuqt
Colors: Blood Craw, Chrome Olive, Fire Craw
SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...
•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj
Colors: Red Glitter Craw, Tennessee Shad
•Bill Lewis ATV 2.5: https://bit.ly/3UDHRdp
Colors: Red Glitter Craw, Tennessee Shad
•Rapala OG Rocco: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI
Colors: Bruised Citrus Shad, Red Crawdad
•Rapala OG Big Rocco: https://bit.ly/3Z10UBj
Colors: Bruised Citrus Shad, Red Crawdad
MID DIVING CRANKBAITS...
•Spro Rock Crawler 55: https://bit.ly/2NFPA5t
Colors: Red Crawfish, Phantom Green
•Rapala DT 10: https://bit.ly/2BL0UYl
Colors: Citrus Shad, Live River Shad
DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS...
•R2S Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: True Shad, DD Minnow, Northern Special
•Nomad D–Trak 80: https://bit.ly/3MRvMxz
Colors: Natural Threadfin, Brown Craw
•Megabass Deep Six: http://bit.ly/2A3clKP
Colors: Ito Wakasagi, MB Gizzard, Tora Zari
LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...
•Bill Lewis Rat–L–Trap: https://bit.ly/2gm8CjC
Colors: Cali Craw, Ghost Minnow, Sexy Chrome
•Nomad Swimtrex Max (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD
Colors: Threadfin Shad, Chartreuse Threadfin Shad
•Lucky Craft LV 500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
Colors: American Shad, Chartreuse Shad, Ghost Minnow
•Jackall TN 70 Lipless: https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh
Colors: Ghost Minnow, RT Scale Minnow, SG Threadfin
LIPLESS COMBO...
Rod– St. Croix Black Bass: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL
Model: 7'2" Medium Heavy Moderate
Reel– Shimano SLX XT: https://bit.ly/3YgnWE8
Line– Power Pro Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader– Sufix Advance (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix
FAVORITE SPEED CRANKING COMBO...
Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP
Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC
FAVORITE SQUAREBILL COMBO...
Rod– Megabass Levante Flat Side Special: https://bit.ly/2FdE3YY
Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG
Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...
TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
