chromedog Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 What size/type of line are you guys using on your crankbait poles when throwing cranks from 1/2 - 3/4 oz? I am thinking I may go with Yo Zuri soft in 15 lb test, am I on the right path? Will this work with shallow, medium and deep cranks? Would a mono, floro, or braid be better suited? Quote
Super User BrianinMD Posted February 2, 2011 Super User Posted February 2, 2011 15lb Yozuri would be good for the mid and deep, not sure I would go that heavy on the shallow unless there is a lot of weeds or wood around. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted February 2, 2011 Super User Posted February 2, 2011 I use either 10# CXX or 12# Berkley 100%. Quote
Blue Streak Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 I use 10 and 12 pound Yo Zuri. Very strong for it's diameter. Quote
Super User senile1 Posted February 2, 2011 Super User Posted February 2, 2011 I use 8 - 10 lb Seaguar InVizX for deep cranks and 12 lb Sufix Elite for shallow cranks. Quote
Super User KYntucky Warmouth Posted February 2, 2011 Super User Posted February 2, 2011 either 10lb CXX or 12lb Floroclear Quote
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted February 2, 2011 Super User Posted February 2, 2011 8LB YoZuri Hybrid smoke Quote
Super User Alpster Posted February 2, 2011 Super User Posted February 2, 2011 I am thinking I may go with Yo Zuri soft in 15 lb test, am I on the right path? Will this work with shallow, medium and deep cranks? Yes!!! Quote
chromedog Posted February 2, 2011 Author Posted February 2, 2011 Right now I have large spools of 12# and 15# Yozuri. I rarely fish water deeper than 10-12 feet. I am in usually moderately weedy waters here in the northeast. I have to contend with slime rockets a lot. So I would be throwing say 1.5 and 2.5's as well as 1/2oz and 3/4 lipless cranks. Quote
Ima Bass Ninja Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 I use 10 and 12 pound Yo Zuri. Very strong for it's diameter. x2....had no problems going this route.. Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted February 2, 2011 Super User Posted February 2, 2011 I like 20lb Braid for almost all my cranking, cast further, gets deep divers deeper, and you can feel everything. It's a must IMHO when ripping baits from grass. I don't have any trouble with fish coming unbuttoned on braid, I use a rod with a moderate action, premium hooks, and don't keep the drag locked down tight. Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted February 2, 2011 Super User Posted February 2, 2011 I like 20lb Braid for almost all my cranking, cast further, gets deep divers deeper, and you can feel everything. It's a must IMHO when ripping baits from grass. I don't have any trouble with fish coming unbuttoned on braid, I use a rod with a moderate action, premium hooks, and don't keep the drag locked down tight. I'll second that. Quote
Skeet22 Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 So far you have replies of 10 -15# so that should give you something to shoot for. 12# is probaly ideal. Im using 15# right now for shallow/medium divers. Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted February 2, 2011 Super User Posted February 2, 2011 X3. Except I use 10 lb braid with a mono leader. Quote
TxBuddha Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 I'm trying Ande Backcountry this year. 10# on my deep crank rod and 15# on the others. Inexpensive, low memory, decent abrasion resistance and I've had good luck with it fishing for white bass & hybrids so I decided "Why not". I did catch one 3# fish last fall on the 15# and Deep Little N and it worked (imagine that)... Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted February 2, 2011 Super User Posted February 2, 2011 10lb Yo-Zuri for me. Quote
Loomis24 Posted February 3, 2011 Posted February 3, 2011 I use either 10# CXX or 12# Berkley 100%. thats what i use Quote
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