Ultra-Deep crank prototype

[Fishwhittler]

Here's an ultra-deep crank proto I'm working on.  I'm aiming for it to go to 25-30 feet when it's done.  It's 7 1/2" long and weighs 1 1/2 oz.    I'm thinking it will be a real beast to cast and retrieve.

Now I just have to find water that's deep enough...

[bmadd]

That thing is HUGE!    I'm interested in how it will cast with such a large bill.

[zbass]

DA**! That is a monster. Better use a slightly lower gear ratio, like 1.1-1. lol

[Stringjam]

Woah.....I think you could fry an egg on that lip!   

[SkilletSizeBass.]

Man that is one mean lip ! Let us know what type action that bad boy has ;D

[J. M. Richardson]

That thing rivals some of the Muskie baits up here in Wisconsin

[Fishwhittler]

Well I just float-tested it in a bucket of water and it is, unfortunately, negatively buoyant.  Which means I'll have to find some way of making it float. :

[ToledoEF]

Dang that is a gnarly lookin proto!

[Fishwhittler]

I finally got it to float by removing one of the 1/4 oz. sinkers I planted in the nose (there were originally two).  Next step is painting and finishing.

[Steven Ladner]

That crank is a giant. Be sure to post up the finished bait