Crankbaits for Florida

[SC53]

I’ve been using a few diving crankbaits here in Central Florida with limited success, mainly on the St. John’s river and in flowing water situations on lakes. Mostly throwing SK KVD 1.5.
I’m looking to get a little better selection of baits for the 3-4’ depth and some for the 6-8’ depth range. 
Colors choice maybe shad, bluegill, golden shiner and crawfish??? 
Can you guys recommend an assortment( 6-12 different baits/colors) that would be a good starting point. 
Thanks. 

 

[Mike L]

When I throw cranks I use RC’s in 3 basic colors...shad, blue gill and reddish craw colors. 
I don’t remember their specific color model names. 
 

 

 

 

 

Mike

[Todd2]

I bought some Luck-E-Strike American Originals G5 Crankbaits. Runs 5-8 feet. These are American (Arkansas I think) made at a great price. They have many colors. The Poche's Perch seems to be the deal here.

[SC53]

1 hour ago, Mike L said:

When I throw cranks I use RC’s in 3 basic colors...shad, blue gill and reddish craw colors. 
I don’t remember their specific color model names. 
 

 

 

 

 

Mike

Mike who makes the RC’s now?

[Mike L]

31 minutes ago, SC53 said:

Mike who makes the RC’s now?

As far as I know Luck-E-Strike still does.
The ones I have I’ve had for years 
They’re the most true running and durable cranks I’ve ever had. 

 

All I’ve ever done to them is replace the front trebles to red with the same size. 
 

 

 

 

 

Mike

[RoLo]

 

The KVD 1.5 you mentioned and the Bandit 100 are my most used billed-plugs in central Florida.

They both run about 4 ft deep, which is perfect in our local waters. 

When I need more depth than 5 feet (rarely), I’ll generally turn to a lipless plug.

 

Roger

[crypt]

Bomber squarebills are great also 6a bombers,Bagleys makes alot of baits that work well also. I use alot of old manns razorback pigs.

[Born 2 fish]

One thing I’ll recommend for central Florida is definitely get some green gizzard shad color. I really like the strike King XD series.