Thread: Pushing Cranks??

Originally Posted by "G"

ScottV on the MS board makes some good 3 oz trolling weights....I buy mine from him

Yea I’ve seen his name a lot in trolling topics. I’ll check his stuff out for sure. Good crank brands to look at? I know bandits are the big name but who else has quality affordable cranks

You want a little bend so you can see your rod trobbing from the crank baits...yes it will be some more than what you have now.....if its not a rediculous bend....I would try it. My BnM PSTs are made for up to 6 oz. of weight and they bend some....They are designed for crankbaits.

Yea I asked ACC about the weight 16 footers can handle and got the “I’m not sure” answer. By no means knocking the rods bc I love em. Just figured that would be a known thing when selling trolling rods. I will throw some weight at em this weekend and see what happens

If they won't handle 3 oz you could try 2 oz and slow down a little so the line are 45*

Arkie and pico also make cranks. Pico made in usa..

Originally Posted by deltarat

If they won't handle 3 oz you could try 2 oz and slow down a little so the line are 45*

I wouldn't necessarily "slow down" .... maybe just let out more line. Sometimes the speed the crank is moving is as important as the colors & depth. 1.8mph is the norm around here, and that's using 2oz weights. Last time I did it, we ran about 50-55ft of line out and was targeting the 15ft depth range. I've Pushed & Pulled cranks with 1/2oz to 2oz weights at 0.6mph to 1.8mph, and I've yet to see lines at a 45deg angle. Most times the lines seemed (to me) to be at a much lower angle.