newb question about cranks and spinners

[MojoGarcia]

Hey guys,

I might get some insult for not knowing this, however, I'll ask anyways.

When do you use one application for crankbait that would be different then a spinnerbait (besides spinnerbait being weedless)?

Seems they serve similar purposes (reaction strike).

You may insult....now.

[Josh Bassman]

I like using 3/4 and 1 oz spinners in deep water. I cast out on points from shallow to deep, let it sink to the bottom (30-50ft) and slow roll it up the point.

I would like to start using cranks more and I will keep an eye on this thread. Yesterday, I bought a dd 22, so I hope to get some good ideas. I love cranks in shallow water, but I need to learn some deep water applications.

[Marty]

I generally will use the spinnerbait over the crankbait when the weeds won't permit efficient crankbait use. But really, there's no set answer, it's largely trial and error. There are numerous situations when a variety of baits can be used. You can try different ones or just make an arbitrary decision.

Fishing is much more art than science and there are no hard and fast rules that be relied on.

[basscaster88]

Spinnerbaits used to be all i used for quite a long time but i started getting involved in the glorious world of texas rigging and soft plastics and whatnot...

I use spinnerbaits in cold water conditions. let it sink to the bottom and slow roll it up. thats what has gotten me the most success when fish are lazy.

When its warmer i just cast and retrieve threw the weeds..nothin to it.

Both baits are great and just remember to keep changing up your presentation untill you find the right presentation.

[Chris]

Most of the time they can be interchangeable. Cover, and water conditions generally dictate which is a better choice and the bass's mood. You can do more with a spinnerbait than with a crankbait around cover. For example when you run a crankbait through a tree your bait reacts to the limbs the same as a spinnerbait. With a crankbait the bait might change directions to cause a bite. With a spinnerbait you can bring it through the tree and drop it to cause a bite. With a crankbait for the most part it is a horizontal presentation. With a spinnerbait it can be a horizontal, or vertical presentation. Blades can also put out more vibration also some skirts will give the visual illusion of a swimming effect. Blades also make the lure appear like a small school of baitfish. Spinnerbaits can also be counted down to a depth without the need of running room unlike a crankbait. Both are a year round bait.

[avid]

For me spinnerbaits have it all over crankbaits when it's windy.