Deep Crankbaits Tricks To Catch More Bass This Fall
Ready to catch a big Fall bass on a crankbait? Matt and Tim share some awesome tips to help you catch more crankbait fish in the midst of a Fall feeding frenzy! They’re catching these bass 2 and 3 at a time but that doesn’t stop them from explaining retrieves, bait modifications and so much more while reeling in their fish! If you’re interested in throwing crankbaits for Fall bass, let Matt and Tim help you do it more effectively.
Big bass are schooling and ambushing baitfish right now! If you’re not using a deep crankbait to reach those fish, you’re missing one of the best opportunities of the year to catch a new personal best bass! From coast to coast, baitfish gather along deep structure (bluffs, long points, creek channels, and cove backs) and bass of all species come together for the feast. There are a handful of baits that will help you target these fish effectively but few elicit as aggressive a response as the deep diving crankbait.
The guys are using 2 different crankbaits today to keep one of these schools of bass fired up. The bass have a school of baitfish trapped on a tapering point full of scattered rock and with 2 crankbaits flying, the action never stops! Any time you get around schooling fish your goal should be to always have a bait in the water. The key to consistent action is keeping the feeding frenzy alive. Below you’ll find a breakdown of the baits and gear the guys were using to catch these bass.
The baits…
Tim’s Crankbait- Strike King 10XD (Sexy Blue Back Herring): http://bit.ly/2gHT4F0
Matt’s Crankbait- Azuma Z Boss 22 (Grand Shad): http://bit.ly/2poLKUC
Alternate Option- 6th Sense Cloud 9 size 25 (Shad Craft): http://bit.ly/2BQ4uDs
Hook and Hardware Upgrades…
Matt’s Favorite Hook- Owner ST-36 (Size 1/0): http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw
Tim’s Favorite Hook- Owner ST-35 Short Shank (1/0): http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj
Alternate Hook- Mustad KVD 2X Short Shank Triple Grip (1/0): http://bit.ly/2wSxIRz
Split Ring- Owner Hyperwire Size 4: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Tim’s Rod/Reel Combo…
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 968 CBR: http://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ
Reel- Shimano Tranx 200 HG: http://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy
Line- 16 lb Sunline Sniper: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
Matt’s Rod/Reel Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’6” MH Glass: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Tranx 200 HG: http://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy
Line- 15 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
Budget Friendly Combo…
Rod- Shimano SLX 7'10" Heavy Moderate: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel- Shimano SLX XT HG*: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line- 15 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
*The added adjustment of the "XT" over the standard SLX makes dialing in a crankbait much easier for long range casting.
**Tim and Matt are both using "HG" models in their reels. This is a 7:1 ratio. This may come as a shock to many anglers but deep cranking on a 7:1 allows for more control of your speed, harder starts and stops, and more aggressive reactions. It is more difficult to reel than a 5:1 or 6:1 but the pros outweigh the cons**
