Crankbait Recommendations

[Bigterp77]

Ive picked up a few from different companies but I was wondering if you guys had your favorites and what they were?  Seems like the KVD series is popular and Rapala is the most advertised and available.  Personally, I used a sebile crankster this past weekend and loved it.  Real good movement and was easy to cast out there.  

Just trying to get your opinions, thanks!

[Rangerphil]

I fish alot of cranks, but here is what I like the most!

1. Squarebill: rapala dt fat

2. Medium: bandit 200, bomber 5a or 6a

3. Medium to a little deeper: Norman deep lil n

4. 10 foot or deeper: rapala dt 10, bomber fat free

5. Deep: Norman dd22 however I rarely fish deep divers.

This is some of the ones I have faith in, hope this helps!

[5dollarsplash]

I like spro. They look like they'll go down and get the fish whether he wants it or not lol

[smallieking]

Fav square ill is a kvd 1.5

Fav shallow diver is a rapala dt4 or dt6 depending on depth

Fav crank bait for 10 ft would be a rapala dt10 or strike king series 5

When water gets deep around 15 feet I like strike king series 5xd.

Anything deeper than that I like a bomber fat free shad. And for water deeper than ten feet I use a lunar Jensen hot lips 20+

[Bigterp77]

just ordered a few of the kvd 2.5 and waiting to see how they perform.  most of where im throwing them is pretty shallow and full of vegetation (pita).  any of you guys ever go for any of the handmade (balsa/cedar) cranks you can find online?  

[Rangerphil]

I use to fish the poe's alot. The only problem is I have a hard time keeping those kind of cranks tuned!

[Comfortably Numb]

I have been fishing the Rapala Scatter Rap crank in Bluegill and doing really well with it. Goes about 4-6' on 20# PP. Very snagless too. 

[TNBassin']

Any crank by Norman is a winner. Try out their new NXS line of cranks. Amazing quality and colors. You can't go wrong with any of their stuff.

[flippin and pitchin]

I'm a huge fan of Luhr Jensen Speed Traps for moderately shallow water.

The Norman Deep Little N is my money bait hands down and the Hot Lips is not far behind.

The Normans Fat Boy is very productive.

The DD22 is a staple. The NXS will be a beast bait. #2 hooks and a kickin' vibration.

I could stock these baits alone and toss the rest out and be fine.

[Bankbeater]

Probably because they were the first cranks I can remember using, but the Cordell Big-O is my fav.  I don't use them as much as the others, but it is my fav.

[Rangerphil]

I'm a huge fan of Luhr Jensen Speed Traps for moderately shallow water.The Norman Deep Little N is my money bait hands down and the Hot Lips is not far behind.The Normans Fat Boy is very productive.The DD22 is a staple. The NXS will be a beast bait. #2 hooks and a kickin' vibration.I could stock these baits alone and toss the rest out and be fine.

I have never tried the fat boy but it does look good! Also, I will have to look into NXS love Norman cranks!

[Sam]

Big Terp, in lieu of giving you my favorite crankbait (KVD 1.5 Square Bill) I will suggest you do the following for all cranks you purchase:

 

1.  Remove hooks and replace them with the same size or a size larger. I like to use the Mustad  Triple Grip Wide Gap Treble Hooks in size 4 or next size larger.

 

2.  To give the crankbait a totally different look I will add a feather to the rear treble hook. You can find treble hooks with feathers in your favorite tackle store.

 

3.  Tight wobble in cold water and wide wobble in warm water.

 

4. Add a touch of bright orange nail polish covered with clear nail polish on the bottom near the crank's head. Gives the crank a different look and the bass have another target on the crank to focus on.

 

5.  Use some solder and weight the front hook so the crank will go deeper and also have a different look.

 

You can purchase whatever crankbaits you want and throw them out of the box. You can also change their look and action to give you a stronger advantage against an opponent that has a brain the size of a pea.

[roadwarrior]

Shallow: Norman Fat Boy, Bomber Square A, Bagley B2 and Lazy Ike

 

Midrange: Fat Free Shad, Lucky Craft LV RTO Omori 2.5, KVD 2.5, Bandit 300 and KVD Red Eye Shad

 

Deep: Norman DD22 and Rapala DT16

[Bigterp77]

Thanks Sam, didnt even think about the nail polish.  Im Spending a lot of time trying to out smart that pea sized opponent.  IM going to have try to find some of the Norman Lures. 

[Comfortably Numb]

Funny how the prices are insane on the old Wiggle Warts but I NEVER see them reccomended.

[tomustang]

Bass pro shops brand XPS has a good cranks ranging from wake to 15', fairly good hooks too