backcast88 Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 I have a good number of shallow crankbaits but am looking for some suggestions on a good medium diving crankbait (about 8-10 ft). I would like to keep it $10 or less if at all possible. I like the looks of the X Rap Shad but am open to suggestions. Thanks. Quote
jdw174 Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 Lures by Bomber, Bandit, and Norman all fit the under $10 criteria and will most certainly catch fish. Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted March 20, 2012 Super User Posted March 20, 2012 Bandit 300's will hit 10' with the right line. Good fish catcher. Quote
irnwrkr Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 Storm wiggle wart, they where on sale at bps. I picked up 4 of em for like $3.00 each. Quote
Vinny Chase Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 With 12# flouro you can keep a Norman DLN in that zone, and IMO they are the best mid/deep crank every made. Quote
ebfish Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 I'm not a die hard brand user when it comes to crank baits. I tend to visit BPS regularly to see what they have on sale. I just picked up a few wiggle warts for under $5 each. Quote
Gangley Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 DT10, AWESOME lure and catches fish! Bandit 300 is good as well. Quote
piscicidal Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 I'm very partial to the Spro Little John MD. Runs about 8feet deep with 12lb mono. Quote
flippin and pitchin Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 I'm with Vinny. Nomans deep little at 4.99 is my first choice. Luhr Jensen 1/4 oz. Hot lips is right there also. Quote
Vinny Chase Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 I'm with Vinny. Nomans deep little at 4.99 is my first choice. Luhr Jensen 1/4 oz. Hot lips is right there also. We are driving the bandwagon my friend Quote
auburn5 Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 Defiantly the bandits swim great and catch a ton of fish Quote
SausageFingers Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 Rapala DT series. Top shelf stuff at a reasonable price. Quote
Super User bigbill Posted March 20, 2012 Super User Posted March 20, 2012 1++ on the norman deep little N's. I been setting up another tacklebox for all my deeper diving lures now too. I been buying the 9606 hip roof tackle boxes. Right now i have a 9606 for topwater, a 9606 for shallow to mid running cranks. a 9606 for deeper running cranks and a smaller hip roof box for my weedless stuff. I just keep running out of room tackle box wise. This is where shore fishing gets tougher carrying all this stuff. I really enjoy casting and trying all the different lures too. One problem i have is staying with what works i need to venture out to different manufacturers lures too. I'm hooked on the Bomber Model A's and the Norman series crankbaits right now. To me my best crankbait was the bomber FAT A but its discontinued right now. I'd find one that produces were you fish and stock up on what works for you. With the deeper running cranks, most of them will float up to the surface when you stop running them. When i seen this i run the deeper running cranks and adjust my line speed to make them run where i want them too. My favorite, successful colors are; Redcraw / red apple craw Brown craw Green craw Fire craw / fire tiger Chartruse Silver shad / chrome A shot of craw scent or YUM won't hurt either. I use scents alot and cranks that rattle too. When my crank first hits the water I swing the rod rearward so the crank will burn/rattle right down to the proper depth at the same time i will reel it very slow. I like doing this because the crank will dive to where it should be right away with no loss yardage. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted March 20, 2012 Super User Posted March 20, 2012 Lucky Craft Flat Mini MR. Quote
bassin is addicting Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 I would like to keep it $10 or less Hard to beat a Bandit or Bomber Fat Free Shad for the money IMO Quote
Ima Bass Ninja Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 Academys H20 Xpress CRS+ crankbaits...$3.99 all day long!!... Quote
Clash City Rocker Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 DT10, AWESOME lure and catches fish! Bandit 300 is good as well. I picked up a DT 10 last weekend, very nice! Quote
OK Bass Hunter Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 Rapala DT10 all the way, affordable, effective and consistent quality. Quote
Diablos Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 Rapala DT's love em love em I like to dig my cranks hard and these haven't let me down in terms of wear. Quote
Ineedanewscreenname20170204 Posted March 22, 2012 Posted March 22, 2012 Love me some Bandits (200 and 300 series). I normally change out at least the rear hook for a #4 Gammy Round Bend though. The stock hoocks are too small and rust very quickly. Quote
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