?? crank baits in pond/cloudy water??

[BassmanfromNC]

I'm I thinking right that the fat boy cranks would give more vibration then thinner ones?

I do alot of pond fishing that has mostly cloudy water.

[Jake.]

In early spring, flat side crankbaits usually produce better than round cranks. This time of year I like to throw a Lucky Craft Flat Mini SR in the muddy ponds I fish. It has a tight wiggle so it doesn't put off too much vibration, but it has a rattle so the bass are still able to find it.

[Grey Wolf]

I'm I thinking right that the fat boy cranks would give more vibration then thinner ones?

I do alot of pond fishing that has mostly cloudy water.

If I understand what you're trying to say . You have got it backwards.

[BassmanfromNC]

I'm I thinking right that the fat boy cranks would give more vibration then thinner ones?

I do alot of pond fishing that has mostly cloudy water.

If I understand what you're trying to say . You have got it backwards.

Are you saying thinner cranks put off more vibration?

[Stringjam]

I'm I thinking right that the fat boy cranks would give more vibration then thinner ones?

I do alot of pond fishing that has mostly cloudy water.

If I understand what you're trying to say . You have got it backwards.

Are you saying thinner cranks put off more vibration?

Flatter crankbaits produce more vibration.  Just imagine taking a round baseball bat and a flat bat and swinging them back and forth underwater.

If you want maximum water disturbance, get a flatsided bait with a wide wiggle (not necessarily a wide wobble).

In dirty water, though, my preference is for baits that have a high frequency action (lively).  They move more and emit more vibration in a shorter distance traveled. 

People talk so much about how great vintage Bagley B's are....well, this is why.  They have a tight, lively action.....new ones don't - they have a wide rolling action (that I don't usually like).   

[Marty]

I've fished crankbaits for years in a portion of the Erie Canal where the water is extremely murky. A huge variety of baits were successful. In fact, one of the best is a non-rattling Shad Rap, the opposite of the type of crank that is often recommended for this kind of water.

Don't drive yourself crazy overthinking this. Take a variety of baits and see what works.

[hookset on 3]

I'm I thinking right that the fat boy cranks would give more vibration then thinner ones?

I do alot of pond fishing that has mostly cloudy water.

  Bassman, in my opinion, you're thinking spot on!