I am kinda new to the trolling cranks thing. But a few weeks ago I went out and played around pulling cranks. I varied my speeds from 1.1-1.8 mph. It must have been what the wanted we did pretty good.
Can anyone suggest the best speed to troll crank baits for crappie?
Thank You.
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I am kinda new to the trolling cranks thing. But a few weeks ago I went out and played around pulling cranks. I varied my speeds from 1.1-1.8 mph. It must have been what the wanted we did pretty good.
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The most productive speed for N Miss lakes is 1.7-1.8mph pulling Bandits.
What kind of rods do you guys use while trolling cranks?
I just use my outlaw crappie poles with 10 lb line I use 7.2 footers on back and stagger from 10 foot to 14 in the front
Thanks for the info, I'll have to put a trolling plate on my outboard. The slowest speed I can get right now according to my gps is 3 mph.
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You can put a wind sock out and this will slow you down. I use a my minn kota auto pilot or the outboard with a wind sock. I troll bandits 1.6 to 2.2 mph. You need to be able to adjust your speed.Originally Posted by speckhunter
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Use your trolling motor. It's alot quieter. Catch more. Interesting what people in the other boats say about you while you are catching and they aren't.
What color bandit is used most.
I perfer the pearl with redeyes or Tennesse shad. But if the water is stained try a clown color or a firetiger crank.
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Dave