Braid on crankbait rod?

[rcjoutdoors]

I like cranking with braid in grassy areas

[r3825]

I run braid on everything,  never any problems

[Boomstick]

Braid works fine for crankbaits -- I'd go 30lb because it's my preference to try keep braid on casting gear at least 30lb but many people prefer 20lb. My only concern is that a moderate tip would be much preferred when using braid where that mod. fast is not going to have much play left.

But there's only one way to tell if it works for you...

[Ogandrews]

I will only fish braid. For cranks it gives me a way better feel. I know if I’m on rocks, wood, gravel, mud etc. if I’m in weeds it’s lack of stretch makes it super easy to rip the baits through weeds, and the better feel let’s me back the baits up out of the weeds when I start to touch them. Hard to describe backing up a crank but it’s an old musky technique that really helps fishing a floating crank in weeds. Also when I’m fishing a squarebill it really helps when I’m burning and pausing and popping the bait to keep the action erratic instead of the line absorbing part of it. There are a huge amount of benefits of braid, I think most of the reason it gets a bad rep is because people either haven’t given it a fair shot or are not tieing proper knots and using it correctly 

[bogfrog]

Braid can be used for virtually every application as long as its matched with the proper rod.

[Ratherbfishing]

My one (and only) suggestion if your going to use braid for crankbaits: use a "softer" rod so that when the bass hits, you aren't as likely to pull it away from him or tear it from its mouth.  That is all.

[Vilas15]

MH/M rod with 30 lb braid to a 10lb mono leader. Leader is there mostly for abrasion resistance if I get in rocks, or if I get snagged I can break it off without losing any braid. 

[Ogandrews]

On 3/26/2020 at 5:48 AM, bogfrog said:

Braid can be used for virtually every application as long as its matched with the proper rod.

That’s an awesome musky in your bio man, gotta love how those Wisconsin strain fish look. Don’t get quite as big as the leech lake strain fish we have here in Minnesota but they are so cool looking.

[Quarry Man]

my light crank/topwater rod is a Cabela's Tournament ZX 7'1" Med Mod and a 6.3:1 Cabela's Arachnid casting reel. I started it off with 12 lb mono, loved it. I have caught more fish on this setup than any one I own, its also my oldest setup, going into its 4th season. I mainly threw smaller lures like 1/4 oz swim jogs and trebles and senkos.

 

A while later, I believe 2 years ago, I randomly decided to put 15 lb power pro on it. First cast, walked down the lake to try it out before a tournament, caught a 3lber on a Crankbait. I was set. I ended up really liking the sensitivity of the braid. Being a reaction approach, it worked out well. currently have 12lb on it now, will be switching back to braid.

 

If you have a moderate or mod fast action to compensate for the lack of stretch in braid, it could work. If you're cranking rock a lot or gin clear water, might not be the best. For me, I throw spooks, small swimbaits like keitechs, and small Crankbaits on this rod, so braid will be favorable, and I can move reels around if need be.

[JLBBass]

 on using braid to crank with

[bogfrog]

On 3/27/2020 at 10:35 PM, Ogandrews said:

That’s an awesome musky in your bio man, gotta love how those Wisconsin strain fish look. Don’t get quite as big as the leech lake strain fish we have here in Minnesota but they are so cool looking.

Thanks! These fish dont grow as long as Leech or GL strains, but you'll never see on with a big sloppy belly...they are all solid as a log and have bad attitudes! This fish was caught last July in the UP and barely made 50 inches, but she weighed early 35 pounds. I caught my first over 40 years ago and have been unable to find a cure!

[Ogandrews]

21 hours ago, bogfrog said:

Thanks! These fish dont grow as long as Leech or GL strains, but you'll never see on with a big sloppy belly...they are all solid as a log and have bad attitudes! This fish was caught last July in the UP and barely made 50 inches, but she weighed early 35 pounds. I caught my first over 40 years ago and have been unable to find a cure!

I know Wisconsin strain fish take longer to grow than a leech or gl strain fish so a 50” UP fish is crazy impressive. There’s nothing like musky, I’m lucky that my family has a place on lake vermilion so I get to spend a lot of time fishing for world record class fish. I’ve been wanting to make a trip and fish in the UP, driven through there 15-20 times on my way to the lower part of the state but never fished it it looks incredible.

[bogfrog]

Im jealous....you're fishing the water of the giants! I can let you in on a secret. Check out Mark Murphy in Fargo, ND, Fatboy lures. His drop belly gliders are pretty much made on an "order only" basis, so the fish dont see a lot of them, and they catch big fish. The fish in the pic, and every other fish last season over 40" except for two. His 5" drop belly gliders are phenominal, and wont break the bank. Tell him Nick sent you and he will take care of you. The lures are a sideline and many guys are turned away due to lack of time.

If you want to fish the UP shoot me a line when you get in the area, I'll hook you up.