Crankbait Tricks For Late Summer!
The crankbait is becoming a major factor again as we begin the early Fall transition! The arrival of the first cool nights in Late Summer tells us that bass are on the move again and fast moving baits will be key. Crankbaits cover our boat decks during this time of year and you should be using them too!
While crankbaits work all Summer, they are at their peak in Late Summer as water temperatures begin dropping. We focus our efforts on Shallow square bills and medium deep divers during this period so we can cover water quickly and draw aggressive reaction strikes. The right bait for the job is dictated by the depth of water you're fishing and how aggressively the fish are reacting. For deeper baits, focus your attention on deep transitions near the edges of grass flats, channel bends, and humps. For shallow fish, focus on lanes in the grass and the first hard cover near grass flats.
Below you'll find links to our favorite baits for this style of fishing. We've included our favorite colors for each, as well as the exact gear we use to fish the baits with ease and keep big fish hooked when they bite. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos an descriptions of each item.
DEEPER CRANKS...
-Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2ery44M
Color: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Sexy Shad
-Rapala DT 20 or 16: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl
Color: Green Gizzard, Live River Shad, Helsinki Shad
-River2Sea Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX
Color: DD Minnow, Summer Minnow, True Shad
-Norman DD22: http://bit.ly/2LKB37w
Color: TW Ghost Lavender Shad, Lavender Shad
SHALLOW CRANKBAITS (RATTLING)...
-River2Sea Biggie Poppa: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo
Colors: Abalone Shad, Gizzard Shad, Cold Blooded
-13 Fishing Jabber Jaw: https://bit.ly/3z7hVdH
Colors: Black Back Shad, Daimond Craw, Lucky Charm
-Luhr Jensen Speed Trap: https://bit.ly/3ccfJbV
Colors: Crystal Crawdad, Gun Metal Shad
SHALLOW CRANKBAITS (SILENT)...
-Lucky Craft 1.5: http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa
Colors: American Shad, BP Golden Shiner, TO Craw
-SPRO Fat John 50: http://bit.ly/2V03giW
Colors: Mat Shad, Honey Shad, Nasty Shad
DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT COMBO...
Rod- St. Croix Legend Tournament 7'4" MH Mod: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV
Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL A (XG): http://bit.ly/2H44yjG
Line- Sunline Crank FC (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC
SQUAREBILL COMBO...
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): http://bit.ly/2H44yjG
Line- Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC
BUDGET All-AROUND CRANKBAIT COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" Glass: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line- Sunline FC (14 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET SQUAREBILL COMBO...
Rod- St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'2" Medium: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Sunline FC (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??
We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...
TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
