Well now, let me tell ya somethin’ about them crankbaits. You know, those lures you throw in the water to catch them fish? Folks been usin’ them for years, but some of ’em don’t quite understand how to work ’em right. Now, some of them crankbaits, they don’t pull so hard like they used to. That’s right, the newer ones, they don’t put up as much of a fight in the water as the old ones, but that’s alright, ’cause it means you can get away with usin’ a faster reel. And when I say fast, I mean, you want somethin’ that’ll reel in quick, like them 6 to 1 ratio reels, if you can get ’em. That way, your arm won’t be sore by the end of the day!
Now, if you’re out there on the water, tryin’ to catch a big ol’ bass or something, you gotta understand how them crankbaits behave in the water. When you throw ‘em, they gonna sink, and the heavier the crankbait, the faster it sinks. Some of ’em sink real quick, and some a little slower, dependin’ on what kind of fishin’ you doin’. If you want your crankbait to travel deep, you’ll need a heavier one, but if you want it to stay up near the top, use a lighter one.
And here’s the thing about them crankbaits: they wiggle. Yup, just like they’re dancin’ in the water. It’s a nice side-to-side motion that’s steady. Now, don’t confuse ‘em with them jerkbaits. Those are a bit different, you see. You gotta jerk the rod with them, make ‘em move in a wild and erratic way, but crankbaits? They mostly just work when you turn that reel handle. You don’t gotta jerk your rod around too much, just let the reel do its job.
Now, some folks get all caught up with reelin’ in too fast, thinkin’ it’ll make the fish bite quicker. But lemme tell ya, sometimes slowin’ down is the key. Don’t be afraid to stop reelin’ when you feel that tightness on your line. You know, when it feels like you’re pullin’ through some grass, or maybe hittin’ a piece of timber down there. Just stop, and let that crankbait float back up for a second. Sometimes that’s all it takes to get a bite.
And another thing to remember is: them crankbaits ain’t all the same. Some of the deep-divin’ ones, they pull harder than others. When you’re usin’ them deep-divers, you’ll notice the line stays real tight, and it can pull a little bow in your line too. It ain’t like the regular ones that just swim along nice and easy. But don’t worry too much about it, as long as you’ve got the right setup, you’ll be fine.
For deep-divin’ crankbaits, you want to make sure they’re tunin’ up right. Here’s a little trick: throw ’em out there a few feet from the boat, and reel ‘em in quick. Watch how they swim. If they ain’t swimmin’ straight, adjust ‘em. A lot of folks don’t realize that these little adjustments can make all the difference.
Crankbaits in the grass—now that’s somethin’ special. Rippin’ them through the grass is a trick I learned from some of the best fishin’ folks around. When you feel that grass catch on your lure, give it a little extra rip. That’s how you get them fish to bite. It’s a little wild, but it works like a charm. Just gotta time it right, like you’re dancin’ with the water.
And don’t be scared of tryin’ new things. Crankbaits are made of hard plastic or wood, and they work wonders when you’re tryin’ to catch those fish that like to hide down deep, like bass, trout, or even them walleye. Most crankbaits come with two treble hooks, which helps keep them fish from gettin’ away. The more hooks, the better the chances, I always say.
One last thing: don’t forget about the reel. A lot of the newer reels, they’ve got longer handles, and that can make a big difference when you’re reelin’ in them crankbaits. A long handle helps you keep up with them fast-sinking lures, especially if you’re usin’ a high-speed reel. You’ll thank me for this when you’re out there fishin’ all day and your arm ain’t feelin’ like it’s about to fall off.
So, in the end, just remember: crankbaits don’t always pull that hard, and that’s alright. You just gotta know when to reel fast and when to slow down, and sometimes, you just gotta stop and let things settle. That’s how you get the big ones!
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