michael1 Posted July 28, 2020 Posted July 28, 2020 I have a 7'10" composite crank rod that I will primarily be throwing 5XD's, 6XD's and such with. I am a huge fan of Sunline FC Sniper so I'm sure I will go with that. Can't decide between 10 and 12 pound. 10 would go a bit deeper and 12 would be a bit stronger. The lake I fish most of the time have some pretty viscous wipers in it that can freight train a crank and I have seem some double digits be pulled out of there. I am kind of leaning towards the 10 pound just because the desire to get it lower in the water column. What do you like here? Quote
Super User Hammer 4 Posted July 28, 2020 Super User Posted July 28, 2020 Love the sniper. I'd go 12 lb, although 10 would work, 12 just be safer.. Quote
camman Posted July 28, 2020 Posted July 28, 2020 For me it really comes down to the depth I’m trying to achieve. If I can get to the desired depth with 12lb or even heavier I’ll use it. If I can’t I’ll drop to 10lb. While I don’t have wipers I have hooked some large stripers which have certainly given me a run for my money. Lowest I’ve gone has been 8lb to hit a depth with a smaller profile bait Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted July 28, 2020 Global Moderator Posted July 28, 2020 I'd go with 12, but there's no need to spend the extra money on fluoro for cranking imo. 2 Quote
Super User jimmyjoe Posted July 28, 2020 Super User Posted July 28, 2020 I know wipers well. I also hate losing lures. Go with the 12 lb. as a minimum. jj Quote
Super User Bankc Posted July 28, 2020 Super User Posted July 28, 2020 6 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said: I'd go with 12, but there's no need to spend the extra money on fluoro for cranking imo. That's kind of where I'm at. I use 12lb Sunline FC Sniper on my crankbait reel, but when trying to get down below about 12 feet, I opt for braid and a higher speed ratio. That allows you to cast it further, get it down faster, and keep in down longer. Quote
Super User Team9nine Posted July 28, 2020 Super User Posted July 28, 2020 Fluoro in that situation and those baits...I’d use 12# Quote
garroyo130 Posted July 28, 2020 Posted July 28, 2020 Whats the depth youre trying to hit? I purchased an extra spool for my deep cranking reel and carry 1 spool with 15# and one with 10#. The 10# only comes out when the 15# is unable to hit bottom with any of the crankbaits i have. 1 Quote
michael1 Posted July 29, 2020 Author Posted July 29, 2020 On 7/28/2020 at 3:04 AM, Bluebasser86 said: I'd go with 12, but there's no need to spend the extra money on fluoro for cranking imo. I hear you on the mono for deep cranking. I have not used mono since I was a kid with a bobber. Same diameter fc vs mono which casts further? Also, I know that one of the benefits of cranking treble hook baits with mono is the stretch/forgiveness. If I am fishing with a composite crank rod that is built to offer forgiveness AND were to use mono would that be too MUCH forgiveness and create a problem the other way? Quote
Super User J Francho Posted July 29, 2020 Super User Posted July 29, 2020 I use Tatsu, so I go with 12# for x-deep stuff. All my other cranking setups have 10#. Quote
michael1 Posted July 29, 2020 Author Posted July 29, 2020 34 minutes ago, J Francho said: I use Tatsu, so I go with 12# for x-deep stuff. All my other cranking setups have 10#. That's interesting. Why 12 for the deeper stuff and 10 for more shallow? I mean, I realize that there is more to picking a line diameter/strength than just the ability to get down deeper but I'd like to know your thought process. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted July 29, 2020 Global Moderator Posted July 29, 2020 3 hours ago, michael1 said: I hear you on the mono for deep cranking. I have not used mono since I was a kid with a bobber. Same diameter fc vs mono which casts further? Also, I know that one of the benefits of cranking treble hook baits with mono is the stretch/forgiveness. If I am fishing with a composite crank rod that is built to offer forgiveness AND were to use mono would that be too MUCH forgiveness and create a problem the other way? I use a composite rod with 12lb mono. Fluoro has a lot of stretch also. Sharp hooks and the long rod negates the line stretching. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted July 29, 2020 Super User Posted July 29, 2020 Look at diameters of different 10# line compared to Tatsu. Also, experience has shown me that 10# doesn’t cut it for me with x deep cranking. When I crank deep, I’m not just hauling water. Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted July 29, 2020 Super User Posted July 29, 2020 The difference is .03mm, less than the diameter of a human hair. Quote
Super User FishTank Posted July 29, 2020 Super User Posted July 29, 2020 12lb Invizx has worked for me. I also like 13lb Sunline Defier. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted July 30, 2020 Super User Posted July 30, 2020 15 hours ago, Tywithay said: The difference is .03mm, less than the diameter of a human hair. And yet, it's noticeable, if you use both side by side. Weird, huh? Thanks for the trivia, though! 1 Quote
Tizi Posted July 30, 2020 Posted July 30, 2020 I am using 10 or 12 pound invisx for deep cranking. Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted July 30, 2020 Super User Posted July 30, 2020 2 hours ago, J Francho said: And yet, it's noticeable, if you use both side by side. Weird, huh? Thanks for the trivia, though! With 10 and 12 sniper specifically, the difference is inches when cranking, not feet. Other lines may have a bigger discrepancy. Quote
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