Deep diving crankbaits

[flechero]

I've never been much of a deep cranker but I'm making the commitment this summer to give it a serious go.  What are your favorite deep divers?  

Also

Bandit 700 series compared to DD-22:

I've never seen the 700's in real life so I have no idea if the write ups are accurate...  they say it goes 17' on #12  Comparable to the DD-22 but with a little different shape.  

Anyone able to validate the comparison or suggest a better option?

Thanks!

[Trent, B]

I havent used those two baits enough to tell you much about them because I usually stick to a sk series 6 or a fat free shad.

[BassinBoy]

Personally I like the Rapala DT 16.

[hawgchaser]

I am absolutely 100% sold on the watermelon magnum wigglewart. I fish a clear lake and this thing has produced more fish than all my other crankbaits combined. I am using the Arkansas Warthawgs but the storms are pretty much the same.

Watermelon is color S10 on the link.

http://www.stormlures.com/products/luresdetail.cfm?modelName=wiggle_mag_wart&freshorsalt=Fresh&type=hard_lures

Normans, DT's, and strike king pro grade are all pretty good IMO. But try the wigglewart it is a fish catching machine

[Hookemdown.]

I use both the DD22 and the Bandit 700.  I don't think it gets down as far as the DD22 though.

I bought a couple RC 3.5 a few weeks ago.  Nice crank, but I can't justify buying more at the price.  DD22 performs just as good.

I am absolutely 100% sold on the watermelon magnum wigglewart. I fish a clear lake and this thing has produced more fish than all my other crankbaits combined. I am using the Arkansas Warthawgs but the storms are pretty much the same.

Watermelon is color S10 on the link.

http://www.stormlures.com/products/luresdetail.cfm?modelName=wiggle_mag_wart&freshorsalt=Fresh&type=hard_lures

Normans, DT's, and strike king pro grade are all pretty good IMO. But try the wiggle wart it is a fish catching machine

I fish the Twin Lakes area in AR a 4-5 times a year and I will second the wiggle warts.  They ARE fish catching machines.  I haven't had as much success in other areas though

[flechero]

Thanks for the replies so far!  Although I don't use crankbaits very often, I have an ample supply of shallow to mid range stuff and only need to add the deep divers...  

I'm wondering also if the Lucky Craft  Flat CB D20 really goes that deep or close to it.  A little pricey, but they look really good as another option.

[Bad Fish]

I like the bomber series

[roadwarrior]

More ideas from yesterday:

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1214333678

8-)

[djmax22]

I fish lucky craft cranks most of the time unless I am fishing a deep diver. For deep divers I use a DD22.  A couple of my favorite colors: Slick and Lavander Shad.

Dont forget about the Fat Free Shad either.

[Infidel.]

I use both the DD22 and the Bandit 700.  I don't think it gets down as far as the DD22 though.

X2

I think that the best one out there is the full sized Fat Free Shad.  (Wish they would bring back some of the old colors though)

I have a couple of the Flat CB D20 and I have caught fish on them but I seem to do better with other cranks.  Don't care too much for the SK series 6.  I can't seem to get them down much more than 12ft while I can get the Bombers down over 18ft.  

I also like the DT-16 which has a very tight wiggle which seems to turn them on during the winter or more calm conditions.

[Siebert Outdoors]

For buying one off the shelf I'd choose the DD22 every time.  Get the Gel coat series or whatever it is with the better hooks, finish and color.

[kw012768]

D20 are as close as I can find to a true 20ft crank. I use 10lb line and can work the well until water temp drops below 50 degrees. I have excellent luck in clear water on both the white and lav shad. The are pricey but I have won multiple tournaments in the fall and they pay for themselves.

I start with the d12 and work higher as the water thickens...

[Team9nine]

Still a huge fan of old cedar Poes 300's and 400's myself. The Zoom knock-offs are pretty good, too, just pricey. Aside from that, a few specific colors of DD-22's, Deep Little N's, DT-16's and Mann's 20+'s and I'm set. Oh ya, still throw some of the old DB-III's from time to time just for kicks.

-T9