BUYER'S GUIDE: CRANKBAITS AND CRANKBAIT RODS ( DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT )
How do you choose the right deep diving crankbait? When is one better than another? In today’s buyer’s guide we’re taking out all the guess work as we review our favorite crankbaits. We’re showing you the best baits for every season so you know exactly which types to throw, and when to use them. From cold water and speed cranking baits, to wide wobbling Summer baits, we’ve got you covered!
Crankbait fishing is a giant category! 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. At certain times of year different actions and colors work better than others. We’re eliminating all the guess work and showing you the best of the best.
Below you’ll find links to the exact baits, as well as the rod and reel combos we recommend. We’ve listed the baits in the order of appearance and included our favorite colors for each to make it simple for you to follow along. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
COLD WATER CRANKBAITS…
-R2S Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: Ghost Minnow, Glass Minnow, DD Minnow
-Megabass Deep-X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt
Colors: Sexy Ayu, Kisyu Ayu, MB Gizzard
-Spro RkCrawler 55: http://bit.ly/2NFPA5t
Matt’s Color: Phantom Green
Other Favorites: Molting Craw, Green Craw, Phantom Watermelon
-Megabass Deep Six: http://bit.ly/2A3clKP
Colors: Ito Wakasagi, MB Gizzard, Kisyu Ayu
WARM WATER CRANKBAITS…
-Azuma Z-Boss 22 & 24: http://bit.ly/2poLKUC
Colors: Grand Shad, Gold Digger, Gold Digger Chartreuse
-Strike King 10 XD: http://bit.ly/2gHT4F0
Colors: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Olive Shad
-Duel Hardcore Bullet 7+: https://bit.ly/3gH0hGB
Colors: Blue Sexy Shad, Green Gizzard Shad
-Norman DD22: http://bit.ly/2LKB37w
Colors: Lavender Shad, TW Ghost Chart Blue, Chili Bowl
-Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2ery44M
Colors: Powder Blue Back Char, Sexy Shad, Blue Gizzard Shad
-Rapala DT 16: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl
Colors: Rusty, Green Gizzard, Rootbeer Crawdad
CRANKBAIT COMBOS (In Order Of Appearance)…
COMBO #1…
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 968 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel- Shimano Tranx 200 (HG): http://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy
COMBO #2…
Rod- Dobyns Champion XP 805 CB: http://bit.ly/29OVD4V
Reel- Shimano Tranx 200 (HG): http://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy
COMBO #3…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’6” Glass: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Tranx 200 (HG): http://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy
COMBO #4…
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 906 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2H44yjG
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