Forgotten Crankbaits For Fall Bass

When every one else is throwing squarebill crankbaits and ultra deep divers you can catch a ton of fish on mid-sized cranks. They work in a variety of conditions that other cranks don't and virtually no one throws them. Give them a try this Fall and you might be surprised how many bass you can catch!

What is a mid-sized crankbait? Most have a short, rounded bill and wider body. The baits are typically designed to reach depths of 7-12 feet and come equipped with size 6 trebles. They "match the hatch" with a variety of baitfish nationwide and are bit much more readily than larger deep diving crankbaits.

Below is a breakdown of the baits we have confidence in, gear we use, and the upgraded hardware that we use when finesse cranking these mid-sized baits.

Crankbaits…

Normal Deep Baby N: http://bit.ly/2O9CAcu

Spro Rock Crawler: http://bit.ly/2NFPA5t

Teckel Drunker: http://bit.ly/2xryClV

Strike King 3XD: http://bit.ly/2oSMj8s

Fat Free Shad 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2yCzALZ

Bomber 5A: http://bit.ly/2q0EdvL

Bomber 4A: http://bit.ly/2ykz2ey

Jackall Jaco: http://bit.ly/2pTgZaN

Megabass Deep X 150: http://bit.ly/2rWA1zt

Upgraded Hardware...

Split Rings- Owner Hyperwire Size 2: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Hook- Gamakatsu EWG Size 6: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY

Hook- Owner ST-36 Size 6: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Matt's Crankbait Combo...

Rod- IMX Pro 843 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget Crankbait Combo...

Rod- Dobyns Colt 7' Med/Heavy Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2lU0LfV

Reel- Daiwa CR 80: http://bit.ly/2Cgk5Nh

Line- 10 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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Lipless Crankbaits Tips For Spring Bass Fishing

The Lipless is one of the best baits for Spring bass fishing! The key is learning how to use them to specifically target big bass instead of just chucking and winding for whatever might bite. Matt shares some key tips along with showing you some of his favorite baits and how to work them in this quick video. 

Lipless crank baits are incredibly versatile. They can be burned through the water column, slow rolled and "ticked" through vegetation and cover, or hopped and dragged along the bottom like a jig. All of these presentations are effective during different Spring conditions, though some are more effective than others on different lakes. For anglers that travel lake to lake or anglers that want to be well rounded on their home lake, its important to own baits for each different "style" of lipless crankbait fishing. 

The Baits (In order of appearance)...
Cotton Cordell Spot: http://bit.ly/2y3K210
Strike King Red Eye Shad 2-Tap: http://bit.ly/2gmACC5
Damiki Tremor 65: http://bit.ly/2fVt8H6
Raid Level Vibe Big: http://bit.ly/2wHoFyu
Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
River2Sea Ruckus: http://bit.ly/2pl6LQl
Evergreen ZE Lipless: http://bit.ly/2yzHKaC
Jackall TN 70 Lipless: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Replacement Hooks and Hardware...
Hook #1- Gamakatsu EWG Size 4: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY
Hook #2- Owner St-56 Size 4: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Split Ring- Owner Hyperwire Size 3: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Matt's Favorite Combo...
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel- Shimano Curado 70 8:1 Ratio: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- 20 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 12 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Friendly Rod Options that work well...
G Loomis E6X 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2giKvEy
Shimano Exage 7' Medium Cranking: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
Dobyns Fury 7' Med/Heavy Cranking: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Dobyns Colt 7' Med/Heavy Cranking: http://bit.ly/2lU0LfV

Budget Friendly Reel...
Shimano Casitas 150: http://bit.ly/2geKxsp

Top Lipless Colors For Spring...
-Red Craw
-Ghost
-Chartreuse Shad (White)
-Chrome (Reflective)
-Bluegill
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