Summer Crankbait Tricks (Deep To Shallow) That Will Catch Bass In Your Lake!!

Crankbaits are "the deal" in Summer! They catch a lot of fish, they catch giant fish, and they're easy to use! Today we're showing you the best colors to catch big fish, the best body shapes for your lake, and where to fish these Crankbaits! You don't want to miss this!

When Matt starts off with "this is really simple", you know its going to be a good one! Almost 40 minutes of crankbait knowledge later and you'll have a "simplified" approach to Summer crankbait fishing! The knowledge nuggets Matt let's out about retrieves, color selection, hook design, and equipment are priceless, so pay close attention!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt discusses in the video. We've included the guy's favorite colors for each, as well as the gear they use to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...

•Strike King 6XD: https://bit.ly/2ery44M

Color: Sexy Shad


BIG DEEP DIVERS…

•Azuma Z Boss 22: https://bit.ly/3J05uHl

Colors: Grand Shad, Hot Mess, Goldie Lox


•Azuma Z Boss 24: https://bit.ly/3oKifPk

Colors: Grand Shad, Hot Mess, Goldie Lox


•Strike King 10XD: https://bit.ly/2gHT4F0

Colors: Powder Blue Back Chart, Sexy Blue Back Herring


•Duel Hardcore BulletCrank: https://bit.ly/3gH0hGB

Colors: Blue Back Chart, Blueback Herring, Sexy Shad


DEEP DIVING CRANKS...

•Strike King 6XD: https://bit.ly/2ery44M

Color: Sexy Shad, Powder Blue Chartreuse


•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Parrot, Citrus Shad, Big Shad


•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Chartreuse Blue, Metallic Shad, Summer Minnow


MID DIVING CRANKBAITS...

•Norman Deep Little N: https://bit.ly/2acSLUd

Colors: Chart Blue, Sexy Shad, Chartreuse Shad


•Rapala DT 8: https://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Parrot, Citrus Shad, Big Shad


•Megabass Super Z3: https://bit.ly/3HDg7wc

Colors: Kasumi Ito, Old Z, Ito Ayu


SHALLOW CRANKBAITS...

•Rapala OG Rocco: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI

Colors: Bruised Citrus Shad, Citrus Shad, Green Gizzard


•Spro Speed Demon 55: https://bit.ly/3XGWUC2

Colors: Laundry Matte, Old School Shad, Chart Blue


•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc

Colors: Mossy Shad, Real Shad, Ghost Minnow


BFS CRANKBAITS...

•Megabass Super Z1: https://bit.ly/2Y9dkHB

Colors: Mat Craw 2, Wild Craw, Kasumi Ito


•Shimano Macbeth 39 Tiny: https://bit.ly/45Pj3Dd

Colors: Clear Green Craw, Sleeper Shad, Sexy Shad


•Damiki BFS 40 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/432XZaY

Colors: Mossy Shad, Olive Flash Shad 


TREBLE/SPLIT RING UPGRADES...

•Gamakatsu EWG: https://bit.ly/2cZrsbY

Sizes: 4 and 2


•Gamakatsu RED EWG: https://bit.ly/2dmxXK8

Sizes: 4 and 2


•Owner ST–36: https://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Sizes: 1, 1/0


•Owner ST–35: https://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Sizes: 2, 1/0


•Owner Hyperwire Split Rings: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Sizes: 3 and 4


BIG CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 968 CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

Reel– Shimano Tranx 200A HG: https://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

Line– Sunline Crank FC 15 lb: https://bit.ly/3fohguC


MID CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament 7'4" MHM: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Model: Power Glass Cranker

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line– Sunline Crank FC 15 lb: https://bit.ly/3fohguC


BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' Medium Glass: https://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel– Shimano SLX XT 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Sunline Super FC 15 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BFS CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon Bait Finesse 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS Casting Reel: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Daiwa J Fluoro Hidden (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Summer Crankbait Fishing - Everything You Need To Know!

Crankbait fishing in Summer is a great way to catch fish! Crankbaits catch fish from shallow to deep, and they'll catch giants too! If you want to take your crankbait fishing to the next level, we're here to help!

Crankbaits are an enormous category. There are hundreds of options on the market from magnum deep divers, to shallow square bills, and a variety of options in between. This time of year we focus our attention on the two ends of the spectrum. We throw magnum deep divers and shallow crankbaits more than all the other categories combined. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we throw, along with the gear we use to fish them. We've included our favorite rods and reels, as well as some of the hooks and split rings we use to upgrade hardware on these baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


MAGNUM DEEP CRANKS...

-Strike King 10XD: http://bit.ly/2gHT4F0

Colors: Sexy Blue Black Herring, Chartreuse Sexy Shad, Sexy Shad


-Azuma Z Boss 22, 24, 25: http://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Colors: Grand Shad, Goldie Lox, Hot Mess


-Megabass Big M 7.5: https://bit.ly/2yHmm4R

Colors: Wagin Hasu, Yuzu Shad, Jukucho Shad


-6th Sense Cloud 9 C25: http://bit.ly/2BQ4uDs

Colors: Blue-Treuse Shad, Wild Shad, 4K Shad


DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS... 

-River2Sea Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Metallic Shad, Natural Gill, DD Minnow


-Norman DD22: http://bit.ly/2LKB37w

Colors: Tropical Shad, Chili Bowl, TW Ghost Lavender Shad


-Rapala DT16 and DT20: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Citrus Shad, Green Gizzard Shad, Red Crawdad


-Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2ery44M

Colors: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Powder Blue Back Chart


SHALLOW CRANKBAITS... 

-River2Sea Biggie Poppa: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Abalone Shad, I Know It


-Lucky Craft 1.5: http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa

Colors: American Shad, BP Golden Shiner, Green Herring


-13 Fishing Jabber Jaw: https://bit.ly/3z7hVdH

Colors: Black Back Shad, Lucky Charm, Olive Shad


EXTRA SHALLOW CRANKBAITS... 

-Spro Baby Fat John 50: http://bit.ly/2V03giW

Colors: Honey Shad, Matte Shad, Citrus Shad


HOOK UPGRADES...

-Owner ST-35: http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

-Owner ST-36 Treble: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

-Gamakatsu EWG Bronze: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY


EXTRA DEEP DIVING COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 968 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Shimano Tranx 200 (HG): http://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

Line- Sunline Super FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


DEEP DIVING COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line- Sunline Crank FC 12 lb: https://bit.ly/3fohguC


SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'4" MH: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz