what kind and size crankbaits do you troll with?

[stumpbumpers]

Just wandering what you guys are using as far as cranks. Have any of you used the new Yo-zuri snap bean?
http://www.yo-zuri.com/Products/Prod.../SnapBeans.htm

[S.S.Tupperware]

good ole jointed rapala medium...

[dwm376s]

i have been curious about the snap-beans as well. Probably the smallest crank on the market. They look great. Never coughed over the $$$$$ to get some yet

[BANDIT]

200 and 300 bandits. I know there are others that will catch them but Its hard to try something else when you are tearin em up.

[J White]

My .02 if it don't carry at least number 6 trebles, it's a toy.

[crappie dog]

Does anyone here troll small shallower running crankbaits but add a little weight about 12 inches above the crankbait to get the crankbait to run about 15-20 ft? I was thinking about 3/8 to 1/2 oz. jigs twitchin'....................cd

[ONEON]

Agree with J White, good rule of thumb. A 1/2 lb. crappie will attack a 300 series Bandit.

[Sparkletail]

I use a 1/4 oz white Sparkletail with red eyes. They are hard to find at times and I thought they had even stopped making them. I found out they are still manufactured by Eppinger Mfg. Co. in Dearborn, Michigan. They make the Red Devil spoons that have been around for ever. I have very good luck on this bait. I also use a 1/4 oz Hot n Tot. I use it in fire tiger. It produces good also. Good luck to you.

Try this address www.eppinger.net to check out the Sparkletail lure.

[tim]

Where are you guys buying the bandits thanks.

[J White]

Tim, I used to stock up on them every Fall when I went to Sardis, but that
store is no longer there. Now any I get either come from Bass Pro, or some
local bait shops. Higher price at the bait shops, but no shipping (or waiting)
I know the local shops got to make a living, but have seen some now around
Sardis "scalping" them for near $6 a piece - you know, the shops close to the
lake where everything is high - not me