Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55

[Jim Sutter]

I'm thinking about purchasing some of the above mentioned Crank Baits made by Spro. How good are they? Do you prefer another brand? If so which ones and in what color and weight. 

[Tizi]

Excellent crankbait.  I have caught many fish on them.  I like the phantom brown and green.  Similar action to the 6th Sense Curve 55.

[BassNJake]

These are very good, underrated cranks.

I'm a grinder when using a crank and these have held up the the abuse of constantly banging on the rocks

I've got a darker one (Redbug) and a lighter one (Ayu Shad) and they both work well

 

A must have for me actually.

[A-Jay]

That 55 has accounted for several plus size brown bass for me the past several seasons.  It's been a front runner on my annual "Most Productive Baits" post three years running.

Only way I see that changing is if I were to stop throwing it.

And that ain't happening.

A-Jay 

[Jim Sutter]

Tizi, BassNJake and A-Jay,

Thank you for your great reviews. I will purchase a few of these lures in a couple of weeks. Thanks again for this information.  Take care and have a wonderful and safe evening.

[Fishingmickey]

I second that emotion. RK55's are the bomb.

FM

[Jim Sutter]

Fishingmickey,

Thank you for your input on throwing  the Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RKCrawler 55. You can be assured, I will own a few of these lures by Friday of this week. At the present time, I do not own any. That will change. You take care and have a wonderful and safe evening.

[RHuff]

Red Crawfish is deadly for smallmouth around rocks

[Jim Sutter]

RHuff,

Thank you, for the tip. I will be sure to order that color. Thanks again. Please take care and have a wonderful and safe evening.

[Vilas15]

I got 2 this winter to try this spring. Only threw one a bit for a day or two but caught a pike and a walleye. I can conclude it catches fish.

[Jim Sutter]

Vilas15

Thank you, for responding to my question.Nice to know these lures will work on other fish besides bass. Please take care and have a wonderful and safe day.

[Jim Sutter]

Thank you, for all your replies and help. Thanks to all of you, this morning I purchased the following.

Good Morning Everyone,

This morning I purchased the following.

1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Ayu Shad 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Burnt Orange Craw 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Clear 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Clear Gill 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Dragon Breath 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Electric Red Craw 1/2 oz -
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Green Craw 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Melon Craw 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Missouri Craw 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Molting Craw 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Mud Bug 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Ozark Craw 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 PB & J 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Phantom Brown 1/2 oz -
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Phantom Green 1/2 oz -
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Phantom Watermelon 1/2 oz -
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Pink Caddi 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Real Perch 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Red Bug 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Red Craw 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Spring Craw 1/2 oz -
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Stone Cold 1/2 oz - 

There was three other colors that I ordered, but they were temporary out of stock. They will notify me when they come in.

[scaleface]

How deep do they dive ?

[Fishingmickey]

That's a bunch of Rock crawlers Jim!

FM

[king fisher]

8 hours ago, Jim Sutter said:

Thank you, for all your replies and help. Thanks to all of you, this morning I purchased the following.

Good Morning Everyone,

This morning I purchased the following.

1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Ayu Shad 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Burnt Orange Craw 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Clear 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Clear Gill 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Dragon Breath 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Electric Red Craw 1/2 oz -
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Green Craw 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Melon Craw 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Missouri Craw 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Molting Craw 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Mud Bug 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Ozark Craw 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 PB & J 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Phantom Brown 1/2 oz -
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Phantom Green 1/2 oz -
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Phantom Watermelon 1/2 oz -
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Pink Caddi 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Real Perch 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Red Bug 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Red Craw 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Spring Craw 1/2 oz -
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Stone Cold 1/2 oz - 

There was three other colors that I ordered, but they were temporary out of stock. They will notify me when they come in.

 Because of the replies to this thread, I decided I would listen to the Bait Monkey and buy one RkCrawler 55 to try, even though I have way to many crankbaits that are similar.  After seeing this purchase, I realize the Bait Monkey wasn't wasting his time talking to me.  He wasn't even in the same room.  My wife would be very happy if you could keep him over at your place for awhile longer.

[LonnieP]

4 hours ago, scaleface said:

How deep do they dive ?

9 to 14 ft

[Jim Sutter]

Fishingmickey,

Yes, I realize that's a lot of crankbaits but I'm 74 retired and I love to fish. Basically, I only fish three places.All three are within seven miles of the house. Two Sportsmen Club ponds and the other pond belongs to a high School classmate of mind.

[NorthernBasser]

12 hours ago, Jim Sutter said:

Thank you, for all your replies and help. Thanks to all of you, this morning I purchased the following.

Good Morning Everyone,

This morning I purchased the following.

1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Ayu Shad 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Burnt Orange Craw 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Clear 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Clear Gill 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Dragon Breath 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Electric Red Craw 1/2 oz -
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Green Craw 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Melon Craw 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Missouri Craw 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Molting Craw 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Mud Bug 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Ozark Craw 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 PB & J 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Phantom Brown 1/2 oz -
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Phantom Green 1/2 oz -
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Phantom Watermelon 1/2 oz -
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Pink Caddi 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Real Perch 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Red Bug 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Red Craw 1/2 oz -   
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Spring Craw 1/2 oz -
1 - Spro Pro Series Mike McClelland RkCrawler 55 Stone Cold 1/2 oz - 

There was three other colors that I ordered, but they were temporary out of stock. They will notify me when they come in.

[Bluebasser86]

I've owned 3 Rock Crawlers, which is 1 more than the number of bass I've caught with them ?

[A-Jay]

OK so I like the bait - 

It gets bites for me, spring , summer & fall.

(But it's not magic)

Here's a spring bass on one, water temps were in the high 40's.

 

 and to the OP - @Jim Sutter  Good Luck with your selection.

A-Jay

 

[rangerjockey]

They were designed to be a Wiggle Wart alternative. They will out dive a wart but I think also tend to hang up a bit more.

 I've caught a bunch on them , I only throw the craw patterens

but I still prefer the wart unless I need another 3ft or so

That deal is over for this year around here but you have a nice selection for sure

[Jim Sutter]

Good Morning everyone,

Bluebasser86, You have to fish with a lure your most comfortable with. 

 

A-Jay, Thanks, for sharing a video of some of your catches. You caught some very nice fish.

 

Rangerjockey, I hope someday, I can say, I caught a bunch on them.

 

I hope you three fishermen have a great and safe weekend.

[E73Bass]

On 6/20/2020 at 7:03 AM, rangerjockey said:

They were designed to be a Wiggle Wart alternative. They will out dive a wart but I think also tend to hang up a bit more.

 I've caught a bunch on them , I only throw the craw patterens

but I still prefer the wart unless I need another 3ft or so

That deal is over for this year around here but you have a nice selection for sure

 Agreed... wiggle wart tends to be a Ozark (white river) lakes predominance...Spro rockcrawler 55 little tighter wiggle then wart and less hunting action gives it a wider lake appeal across the country. 

Curious when the Blue Craw (ie Stone Cold) became so popular around TR and what time of year is it best ?

[rangerjockey]

2 hours ago, E73Bass said:

 Agreed... wiggle wart tends to be a Ozark (white river) lakes predominance...Spro rockcrawler 55 little tighter wiggle then wart and less hunting action gives it a wider lake appeal across the country. 

Curious when the Blue Craw (ie Stone Cold) became so popular around TR and what time of year is it best ?

I like it when the water is fairly clear.  A friend who guides on Table Rock had the stone cold at least a year before they made them available. Then they sold out really fast to guys just started taking any RK Crawler to some of our local customer painters. In typical wiggle wart fashion it's a late fall early sring deal.

[Columbia Craw]

It’s a moot point now that you placed your order. An on line outlet had them at 25 percent off.  If there is a bait that rivals the Norman DLN this is it.  They run to maybe 11 feet and are high quality. Good hardware out of the box.  Fish with confidence!