EWREX Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 i RARELY throw crankbaits other than squarebills / DT 6-10's / wiggle warts, but i figure i'll go out of my comfort zone this weekend and throw some deeper diving cranks. going to give a shot at some DT14's and DT16's. what weight line is ideal for deeper cranks? i usually throw my other cranks on 12# p-line tactical. Quote
BassCats Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 That line would work well as it is around same diameter of Trilene xl and / or stern mono. Which is usually the basis of Crankbait depth testing. They test using the 10lb line and your 12lb flourish is almost same diameter 1 Quote
Super User Team9nine Posted October 3, 2019 Super User Posted October 3, 2019 You’re good - 12# fluoro for most all the deep work ? 1 1 Quote
PourMyOwn Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 Either 10 or 12 for me, I use either Silver Thread or Trilene XL. Both are between .011-.013 diameter. 1 Quote
Bassattackr Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 12 lb is fine. I use 12# abrazx for 6XDs, works great for me. FWIW - Pline Tactical is great line, tried it this year and have been using it a lot. Their 20 lb is great flipping line ? 1 Quote
EWREX Posted October 3, 2019 Author Posted October 3, 2019 19 minutes ago, Bassattackr said: 12 lb is fine. I use 12# abrazx for 6XDs, works great for me. FWIW - Pline Tactical is great line, tried it this year and have been using it a lot. Their 20 lb is great flipping line ? i've slowly been switching out my spools for tactical. it's been amazing so far Quote
Super User WRB Posted October 3, 2019 Super User Posted October 3, 2019 You line is OK what rod do you plan using with a DT-16? Tom 1 Quote
EWREX Posted October 4, 2019 Author Posted October 4, 2019 9 hours ago, WRB said: You line is OK what rod do you plan using with a DT-16? Tom 7’2 MH enigma HPT crankbait rod. it’s rated up to 3/4oz so i know i’m probably pushing its limit Quote
Super User WRB Posted October 4, 2019 Super User Posted October 4, 2019 Give the rod a try, it may work OK. Shouldn't have any issue casting just may be a little under powered retrieving lure at a moderate pace. Tom 1 Quote
EWREX Posted October 4, 2019 Author Posted October 4, 2019 3 minutes ago, WRB said: Give the rod a try, it may work OK. Shouldn't have any issue casting just may be a little under powered retrieving lure at a moderate pace. Tom i figured as much! only one way to find out Quote
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