Ya know Deep Cranking isnt THAT difficult afterall

[airborne_angler]

Explored the Deep Cranking realm a little more yesterday.

Put a Marker Buoy on the end of a point and cast towards the marker. Was throwing a series 4 SK crank in Tennessee Shad and on only the 2nd cast I hooked up with a fish. No size at all to it but it got me pumped.

I know a series 4 isnt considered deep,so I decided to throw my Fat Free Shad. Wouldnt ya know it,on the retrieve I hooked into my buoy line so I figured I just screwed my spot up,went else where so I could let that area cool off in case I spooked the fish.

I threw a series 6 SK crank a little yesterday too. It had a little more resistance than the series 4 but was bearable. The Fat Free Shad was bearable too.

What I got all confused about was my Luhr Jensen Deep Secret. Its a 1/4 oz bait and is supposed to be easy on cranking because of its size,will dive to 15 ft + and that little bait will just wear you out compared to the larger ones.

[Shane J]

Everything's easier with the correct equipment.

[Vinny Chase]

Who said it was difficult...

[Primus]

Airboure Angler what kind of rod/reel combo are you using? I throw my deep cranks on a 7'6"  BPS MH Crankin' Stick with a 5:1 Shimano Curado and this combo does a great job of winding in these cranks and hauling in the fish. If your not using equipment made for this type of fishing it will be a chore to fish these type of baits.

[lsufan334]

Airboure Angler what kind of rod/reel combo are you using? I throw my deep cranks on a 7'6" BPS MH Crankin' Stick with a 5:1 Shimano Curado and this combo does a great job of winding in these cranks and hauling in the fish. If your not using equipment made for this type of fishing it will be a chore to fish these type of baits.

That is exactly the same combo i use and it is awesome

[airborne_angler]

Im using a 7' MH Berkley Lightning Rod with a BPS XPS  Pro Qualifier 5:1 ratio reel. Im throwing the baits on 10# Mono. Could be that im sitting down when im fishing why I might feel its a bit of a chore when cranking?

[Raul]

Could be that im sitting down when im fishing why I might feel its a bit of a chore when cranking?

Why should it ? I feel no difference in fishing standing up or sitting down when I 'm fishing from my tub, actually I do most of my fishing from the seat, my compadre still hasn 't learned to not move suddenly in the tub.

[BrASSmonkey]

What is the action on the rod?  Is it more moderate?  I find that moderate action rods cushion the vibrations a little bit more.  It could be the vibrations in your rod arm wearing you out.

[airborne_angler]

Not sure the tip action. I do know that when I cast the tip wiggles as the line goes out.

Would that be considered a fast action tip?

[Primus]

Try the BPS rod (it's sometimes on sale for $ 50), it's rated for baits up to 1-1/2 oz. Also, get a 7'6" rod it will probably add 10-15 yds to your cast which is critical for these types of baits in most situations and this rod will be more moderate than the lightening rod but it's not a noodle stick either so you can rip the bait off the weeds which will often trigger a strike. There are also  cranking rods from other manufacturers that will do a great job but I like the BPS which also comes in a telescopic version for easy storage in your rod locker. Good luck and while your at it pick up a few of the Strike King Series 6XD I've been doing very well with it this season.