Deep Diving Crankbaits

[mattk22]

I have used Strike King 5XD, Rapala DT16, and Spro Little John DD.  The 5XD and DT16 are great baits.  I am slightly disappointed in the Spro, I love Spro baits, but man does it pull hard.  I am wore out after fishing this thing for an hour.  

Anyone use Bomber?  Thinking of trying a Fat Free Shad D7 and M7.  Anything else I should look at?

[tomustang]

BPS xps crankbaits, you don't need to change the hooks and they cost less than any other brand.

[War Eagle 44]

Well you could try a 6XD or a Rapala DT20 since you're already familiar with those brands. I like the Spro LJ DD very much, it's one of my two favorite deep divers along with the 6XD. You may also want to check out Norman's DD22 and the Spro Fat Papa. The Fat Papa only dives to 14 feet but I really like it, it has a really wide thumping action.

[tgm]

I use Bomber bd7 and bd7 suspending best in the business and priced right .

[aavery2]

Looks like a good list going so far, I would add the 6th Sense Crush 300DD

[JKarbo214]

Although a bit pricey... I really like the Lucky Craft D-20.  Great hooks and a quality bait.  You get what you pay for in my opinion.

[bgraham91]

Bomber Fat Free Shad/Strike King 6XD/Norman DD22 are my 3 favorite deep divers

[War Eagle 44]

Although a bit pricey... I really like the Lucky Craft D-20.  Great hooks and a quality bait.  You get what you pay for in my opinion.

This is another reason I really like Spro cranks, good hardware on them straight out of the package.

[Cwitherington3]

Strike king 5XD and 6Xd all I ever throw and occasionally a 10XD

[paangler13]

I still throw a few of the old Mann's 30+ too. That sucker is a thumper! Fish all day with it and you know it!  I also throw the Rapala DT's, a few 6xd's, and DD22's.  The Normans get fewer bites for me, but they are big ones usually. Deep cranking is my favorite way to fish, and it is worth learning how to do it just for "mapping out" areas to fish with a worm or jig for example.

 

Jim

[martintheduck]

I only stick with Mann's and Norman's. As for "getting worn out" - watch this video on youtube and do the stretches!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSrfB7JIzxY

 

I've really improved my ability to fish heavy baits for extended periods of time. Deep divers, 1/2oz jigs, and 1oz punch setups wear me down, but it's gotten a lot better since I started doing these.

[roadwarrior]

Bomber Fat Free Shad

 

Norman DD22

 

Rapala DT16 

 

 

 

[SDoolittle]

Bomber Fat Free Shad/Strike King 6XD/Norman DD22 are my 3 favorite deep divers

Mine too. In that order.

[bgraham91]

I would recomend a 5.4:1 gear ratio or at least that's what I prefer with deep divers. You can fish a deep divers all day with that gear ratio without feeling like you've worked all day.

[ww2farmer]

Strike king 5XD and 6Xd all I ever throw and occasionally a 10XD

Same here as far as deep divers go, if you can't get bit on those baits, the cranking bite is off.  Tying on a $15-$20 bait is not going to make the switch flip. BONUS...........they are a lot more friendly on the wallet in pike/muskie/pickerel infested waters, even with a hook swap.

[HMGBASSER]

I have no problem on spro dd or 6xd what rod reel u using

[Bankbeater]

I have some of the older deep divers that have a big wobble, and a huge bill on them.  You need heavy tackle to fish them because of the pull when you bring them in, and after a couple hours you have gotten quite a work out.

[mattk22]

I am using a 7'8 St. Croix Mojo Glass Crankster Rod.  Have no issues, but for some reason the Spro seem to pull a lot harder then the others. 

I bought some bombers that I am going to try in a pot tournament tomorrow night.