BUYER'S GUIDE: Crankbait Fishing (Shallow, Deep, Lipless, Rods, Reels)
Today's Buyers Guide is all about crankbaits! When should you throw a deep diver? Which shallow runners hit what depths? Is one lipless crankbait better than another? Which rod should you throw a crankbait on? From cold water speed cranking baits, to wide wobbling Summer baits, we’re showing you our favorite crankbaits for every season!
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 try next. Or, you can simply watch this video and let us show you exactly how we’ve narrowed it down over the years. We’re eliminating all the guess work and showing you the best of the best!
Below you'll find links to the exacts baits and gear discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each, as well as the exact rods we throw them on. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...
•$100 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/n3AQnmNoUPQ
•$200 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/YqWwjXJtkdo
•$500 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/cAtbntQHpv4
•Ultra High End Rods And Reels: https://youtu.be/-4aUElWcGxw
•BFS (Bait Finesse) Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/xaEw2WvkgZA
•Dropshot Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/WwrrebYluSI
FAVORITE COMBO FOR MID-SIZE CRANKS...
Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906C CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel– Shimano Bantam A MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG
Line–Sunline Super FC (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
FAVORITE COMBO FOR LARGE CRANKBAITS...
Rod– G LOOMIS IMX Pro 968C CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel– Shimano Tranx 200 A (HG): http://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy
Line– Sunline Crank FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC
BEST ALL AROUND GLASS CRANKBAIT COMBO...
Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'6" Medium Heavy Glass: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel– Shimano Tranx 200 A (HG): http://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy
Line– Sunline Crank FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC
BUDGET ALL AROUND GLASS CRANKBAIT COMBO...
Rod– Shimano Intenza 7'6" Medium Heavy Glass: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq
Reel– Shimano SLX XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line–Sunline Super FC (15 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET SMALLER CRANKBAIT COMBO...
Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'2" Medium: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5
Reel– Shimano SLX XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line–Sunline Super FC (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...
•Lucky Craft LV 500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
Colors: American Shad, Chartreuse Shad, Ghost Minnow
•Jackall TN 70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh
Colors: Ghost Minnow, RT Scale Minnow, SG Threadfin
•Cotton Cordell Super Spot: http://bit.ly/2y3K210
Color: Chrome Black, Chrome Blue, Royal Red
SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...
•River2Sea Biggie Poppa: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo
Colors: Abalone Shad, Gizzard Shad, Cold Blooded
•Lucky Craft 1.5: http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa
Colors: American Shad, BP Golden Shiner, Chartreuse Shad
•SPRO Baby Fat John 50: http://bit.ly/2V03giW
Colors: Matte Shad, Honey Shad, Nasty Shad
MID DIVING CRANKBAITS...
•Rapala DT 8: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl
Colors: Delta, Olive Green Craw, Live River Shad
•Jackall MushBob MR: https://bit.ly/3AYyKcB
Colors: Half Mirror Wakasagi, Kawashima Red Black
•Spro RkCrawler 55: http://bit.ly/2NFPA5t
Colors: Phantom Green, Red Crawfish, Olive Craw
SPEED CRANKING BAITS...
•R2S Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: True Shad, Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow
•Megabass Deep X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt
Colors: Sexy Ayu, PM Kisyu Ayu, FireCraw
•Megabass Deep Six: http://bit.ly/2A3clKP
Colors: Ito Wakasagi, MB Gizzard, Tora Zari
MAGNUM DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS...
•Azuma Z Boss 22: http://bit.ly/2poLKUC
Colors: Grand Shad, Gold Digger, Goldie Lox
•Strike King 10 XD: http://bit.ly/2gHT4F0
Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Sexy Blue Back Herring
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
