Deep-Diving Crankbaits
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| Deep-diving Crankbaits are crankbaits with long, wide lips. The longer and wider the lip, the deeper the lure dives when it is retrieved. Most deep crankbaits will run anywhere from 8 to 12 feet, however some can reach depths greater than 20 feet when trolled on a long line. Crankbaits are an excellent search bait. They resemble a fish, have lots of action, and those with rattles make tons of noise. How To Use Deep Crankbaits To get down to the maximum depth, you need to cast as far out as possible and keep the rod tip down while winding in. The more line the crankbait has, the farther down they dive. If you're trying to catch fish deeper than 20 feet, trolling is your best option. You can leave a lot of line out, which will let your lure dive down deep. A nice, steady retrieve usually works best as the lure provides all the action. Some anglers use a stop and go retrieve and this will also trigger many reaction strikes. Because crankbaits are a fast moving lure, it is best to use these baits when the water is warmer. This varies for fish, but as a general rule, use crankbaits when the water is above 55 degrees. Bumping the lures along rocks, stumps and even ripping through the top of underwater weeds will trigger some violent strikes. Where To Use Deep Crankbaits Deep crankbaits are made for deep water. Use these lures when you are fishing along dropoffs, deep weeds, or just any type of water where fish are deep. Types of Fish Caught on Deep Crankbaits Bass, walleye, pike, muskie, salmon, trout and catfish will all hit a deep crankbait. Fishermen looking to catch good-sized fish use deep crankbaits. You will rarely catch a panfish on a deep crankbait, although there are some smaller deep-diving crankbaits that might trigger a panfish to bite, but it won't be often. Problems With Using Deep Crankbaits Some anglers have some problems when using deep crankbaits. The most common problem is when the crankbait starts swimming to the side and then up to the surface. You need to take a pliers and turn the attachment eye to the opposite side that the lure is swimming to. Some fishermen use deep crankbaits in water that is too shallow, causing them to catch too many weeds. Make sure you know what depth your lures will dive down to, otherwise, you will be wasting time on the water instead of catching fish. |
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