Deep crankbaits in farm ponds. What would you use?

[bigbill]

Depth wise my local hot spots have a 10' depth. I run cranks and spinnerbaits run between 3' to 6'. Crankbait float too I use the topwater too. I also use jigs, Carolina 1/8oz rigs too besides split shot rigs. Early in the mornings in low light conditions most of my action is shallow. As it gets lighter they go deeper.

[Michaelangelo]

On 8/5/2017 at 1:06 PM, Cranks4fun said:

To respond to the original post, weed coverage, depth, and water clarity have a lot to do with crankbait choices. Since you are fishing from a boat, you will not lose as many cranks. Hopefully, you will lose none. In water less that 6 ft., Square bills, Baby 1 Minus, wake baits, etc. If the weeds are choking the water you may not be able to use the squarebills. If you are fishing water up to 10 ft and weeds are not an issue in the deeper water, the options are almost limitless. If the water is muddy or green, use noisy baits or wide wobblers like the Norman Fat Boy or the BL Echo. The number and age class of the bass will be a factor too. If the pond is overrun with bass 14 inches and under due to poor stocking, they will often hit anything that moves. If you have Big bass in the pond, fish as close to cover as you can. They like the weed matts and wood, even deep wood in midday. In ponds, sunfish and crawdads are often more important forage than shad or shiners, which may be absent altogether. Match the hatch, or fish baits that look like the forage you think they are eating normally. Good luck! Let us know what you discover as you fish the pond. We might need your tips!

 

Good post.