Arkie Crankbaits

**Rees Guide** · 02-14-2018, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by Rustyhooker

This may be a dumb question but when pushing cranks, is it ever an issue of the line getting caught in the trolling motor prop when you have a lot of line out like 20-30 ft? I’ve always wondered this

No, I dont push with a line straight in front of the motor plus most of the time you won't have that much line out, 30 feet of line would be running 20 foot deep. In this case I would be pulling with the weight on there.

**crappie flash** · 02-14-2018, 10:00 PM

What water temp do you start pulling cranks? Thanks.

**Rees Guide** · 02-14-2018, 10:15 PM

I start trying it after the spawn is over, not really sure on temp. Someone else may be able to answer that.

**cevans** · 03-02-2018, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by crappie flash

What water temp do you start pulling cranks? Thanks.

I take my rods with line counter reels with me when fishing jigs, and test the water occasionally pulling cranks when the water temp gets to 55-58 and will sometimes find the crappies slamming the cranks when the surface temp registers around those temps. I find I also catch bigger fish on cranks in that cold water. Once it hits 60, the cranks will out perform the jigs and I eventually put the long lining jigging rods up and leave them at home pulling the cranks. I always keep 3 rods with me for casting jigs tho in 7’ and 8’ size in case I want to feel the thump. I primarily fish lakes in central and southern Indiana. I may try the cranks alittle earlier this season due to the fact I switched to Southern Pro rods to crank with and can’t wait to use them.

Those pig females love slamming arkies prior to the spawn.

**JoeyWelch** · 04-22-2018, 02:23 PM

Trying to order from the Arkie website and it says I need an approved account in order use a P.o. box address. What do I need to do to get approved? Call? Paying with PayPal. Thanks for any help.

**Rees Guide** · 04-27-2018, 08:32 AM

The time has come, hearing a few reports of folks already catching some cranking.

**Rees Guide** · 06-17-2018, 08:48 PM

Crank season is in full swing and should be good till October!!!

**trypman1** · 06-21-2018, 05:47 PM

John- How much for 6 lemonade. I am in Bartlett, TN - You can P.M

**901mack** · 07-01-2018, 11:17 AM

pm sent

**2boatjoe** · 07-01-2018, 03:18 PM

Got my cranks yesterday. Thanks again John. I'm sure I will be getting more.

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