Which Deep Crankbaits Actually Catch Fish?? | Crankbait Buyer's Guide

With all the Crankbaits on the market how do you know which ones to try? Should you buy them all? Of course not! We recommend a handful of PROVEN crankbaits in this video that will load the boat with bass the next time your deep diving crankbait bite turns out!

The Baits...
Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2ery44M
Strike King 5XD: http://bit.ly/29Xk9Tr
Norman DD22: http://bit.ly/2aMn5V5
Norman Deep Little N: http://bit.ly/2acSLUd
Megabass Deep Six: http://bit.ly/2A3clKP
Megabass Deep X-300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt
Strike King 10XD: http://bit.ly/2gHT4F0
River2Sea Goon: http://bit.ly/2AnvmMg
Damiki DC-300: http://bit.ly/2AEMOIZ
Luhr Jensen Hot Lips: Source Locally
Rapala DT-16: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Most Universal Crankbait Setup...
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'6" Moderate: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- 15 lb Sunline Fluoro: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget Friendly Crankbait Setup...
Rod- Dobyns Fury 705CB: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Shimano Casitas 150: http://bit.ly/2geKxsp
Line- 15 lb AbrazX: http://bit.ly/2aaBBDX

Below is a list of some of the actual Crankbait rods that we use for various applications. We own a variety of brands when it comes to crankbait fishing so if you're looking for feedback on a specific model feel free to ask us in the comments. 

10XD- Dobyns 805CB: http://bit.ly/29OVD4V
6XD to 10XD- Shimano Zodias 7'6": http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
5XD to DD22- Shimano Curado 7'4" Medium: http://bit.ly/2zCjAtd
Deep Six- St. Croix 7'8" Moderate Big Cranker: http://bit.ly/2Ap51x5
Deep X 300- G Loomis 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2giKvEy

A Reel you might not expect to hear about as a "crankbait reel" is the
Shimano Aldeberan. Matt's swears its the best crankbait reel he's ever used for "finesse cranking". It works unbelievably well for square bills, mid-depth cranks, Deep X 300's, and more. The casting distance and smooth retrieve is 2nd to none. 

Shimano Aldebaran: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Crankbait Storage...
Bass Mafia Crankbait Coffin: http://bit.ly/2iFTcra
Plano Waterproof Deep Box: http://bit.ly/2xjccls

Crankbait Hardware Upgrades...
Owner Hyperwire Split Rings: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Owner ST-56 3X Treble: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Owner ST-35 Short Shank Treble: http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj
Gamakatsu EWG Treble: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY
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How To Set Your Drag For Swimbaits, Crankbaits, and Jerkbaits

Here's how to adjust your drag for a variety of baits so nothing goes wrong when that BIG BASS finally bites! Each bait requires a little different drag setting but we make it simple so anyone can adjust their gear quickly and accurately. 

Adjusting your drag is the last thing on most angler's minds. Your drag was either set months ago and you just haven't changed it, or maybe you backed it off last trip and forgot to tighten it back up. Either way, you could be headed for heartache! These quick tips are going to change the way you look at the drag on your reel. Its no longer a mundane part of your fishing day, its a key component to successfully landing every fish that bites!

The Gear We Use For Swimbaits...

Rods:
Large Treble Hook Baits- Dobyns 806 Heavy: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX
Large Jig Hook Baits- Dobyns 807: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX
10"+ Swimbaits- Dobyns Champion 908: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX
Budget Rod- FURY 806H: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Discounted Swimbait Rod (1 left as of this posting): http://bit.ly/2emaKYZ

Reels:
Low Profile Reel- Shimano Tranx 300: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw
High End Round Reel- Shimano Conquest 300: http://bit.ly/2kheVEq
All around Round Reel- Shimano Calcutta 400B: http://bit.ly/2b6NX0d
Budget Round Reel- Shimano Cardiff 300: http://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Crankbait Gear...

Rods:
GIANT Crankbaits- Dobyns 805CB: http://bit.ly/29OVD4V
Deep Diving Crankbaits- Shimano Curado 7'6": http://bit.ly/2zCjAtd
Mid Divers- St. Croix Legend Tournament 7'6" Moderate: http://bit.ly/2bPOSpx
Squarebill/Lipless Crank- E6X 845CBR: http://bit.ly/2giKvEy

Crankbait Reels:
Deep Diving Crankbaits- Curado 200K: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Mid-Depth Cranks- Chronarch 150 MGL: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
High-End Squarebills- Aldebaran 50: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Squarebills and Lipless Cranks- Curado 70: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
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Why You Should Fish BIG SQUAREBILL Crankbaits

What's the deal with MAGNUM squarebills? Do they really work? Does it make a difference? Here's what we've found...

Squarbill crankbait are proven big bass producers throughout the warm months. They're also incredibly effective in the Fall as bass corral baitfish in the shallows. The magnum takes it a step further, presenting a big, easy meal that stands out from the crowd.  

The Baits...

Strike King 8.0: http://bit.ly/2dzeCUk
Megabass Grenade: http://bit.ly/2xxYM3Z
Lucky Craft SKT 105: http://bit.ly/2gdrmVv
Lucky Craft SKT 110: http://bit.ly/2yaomxB

Rods and Reels...
Rod- Dobyns 805 CB: http://bit.ly/29OVD4V
Reel- Calcutta Conquest 200: http://bit.ly/2kheVEq
Line- 20 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'6" Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- 30 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Upgraded Hooks and Split Rings...
Owner Hyperwire Split Rings (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Owner ST-36 Treble Hooks (1/0): http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw
Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0

Magnum Crankbait Storage...
Bass Mafia Deep Box: http://bit.ly/2gGGxpa
Plano Deep Box: http://bit.ly/2xjccls

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Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2vgSsh4
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/2vgTOst
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10

Lipless Crankbaits: Year Round Tips To Catch Bigger Bass!

Lipless crankbaits are awesome fish catchers! Most bass fishing anglers use them as a seasonal bait but the lipless crankbait can be fished all year long. This video is going to explain more about lipless cranks than you even knew existed! 

In this video we break down two very different approaches to fishing lipless cranks. The slow, methodical approach can produce GIANT bites while the fast-burning approach covers water and locates aggressive fish. Both methods have a time and place so its important to master both. 

The Baits...

Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
Strike King Red Eye Shad: http://bit.ly/2fqX1RT
Strike King Red Eye Shad (Silent): http://bit.ly/2y48jBq
Strike King Red Eye Shad (Tungsten): http://bit.ly/2gmACC5
Lucky Craft LVR D15: Discontinued
Damiki Tremor 65: http://bit.ly/2fVt8H6
Damiki Tremor 80: http://bit.ly/2xsGsZO
Bill Lewis Rat L Trap: http://bit.ly/2gm8CjC
River2Sea Ruckus: http://bit.ly/2z7GwjD
Cotton Cordell Spot: http://bit.ly/2y3K210
Raid Level Vibe: http://bit.ly/2g2NHoK
Raid Level Vibe Big: http://bit.ly/2wHoFyu
Megabass Vibration X: http://bit.ly/2y9owr7
Evergreen ZE Lipless: http://bit.ly/2yzHKaC

Hooks and Rings...
Gamakatsu EWG Treble (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY
Owner 3x Treble (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Owner Hyper Wire Split Rings (Size 2 and 3): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Best Rod/Reel Combo for the technique...
Rod- Loomis E6X CBR 845: http://bit.ly/2giKvEy
Reel- Shimano Curado 70 (7:1): http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- 30 lb Sufix 832 Braided Line: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Alternative Line- Seaguar AbrazX 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2aaBBDX

Related Videos...
Lipless Crankbait Tips: https://youtu.be/UeSTLDKN55c
10 lber on a Lipless Crankbait: https://youtu.be/s6HRk23S2xg
Treble Hooks Explained: https://youtu.be/H-MxhuM8eRE
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