Casting crankbaits

[drfish]

Does anybody cast cranks for crappie?

[Polarkraft]

I have had success casting cranks. Bandits in 200 series and rebel minnow have been successful for me. Also although not crankbaits try rooster tails and joe flys , never not caught some while casting them both from boat and shore. for the cranks summer seems to be best for me right around dark or when i am night fishing try darker colors.

[crappie wrangler]

I cast small cranks during the spawn with excellent results. I use them to cover a lot of water quickly for determining exactly where the fish are. Then I go to a jig and cork.

[Clint]

Two of biggest crappie I ever caught were on a crankbait while I was fishing for bass. The other two were on a spinnerbait the same day.



I did not weigh them before I filleted them, but I had 2 lbs of meat when I was done.

[BJH]

I have caught 3 crappie over 3lbs. and man in the two pound range at Toledo Bend in bass tournaments. They loved the Baby hellbender with the blue back!!!

[skeetbum]

I asked a guy in Walmart in Tennessee what he used for big Crappie. Without hesitation he said "DT16 and white 1/2oz spinnerbait" . He caught them working ledges when BAss fishing. A little time on the water and pay attention and I think you can find a pattern that will work for you.

[Hanr3]

I too like to cast a variety of jigs, spinner baits and cranks. It helps me pass the time and cover water while searching for new spots.

[Ttexastom]

Small crankbaits and roadrunners work well

[hdhntr]

have caught them on cranks while trolling behind boat. having had success yet on cranks casting but have tried this spring. just not yet

[jackie53]

We like the Arkie Cranks in fire tiger,Shad Rap's in the same fire tiger color,Shad rap in Blue back/sliver sides/orange belly"if you can find them".We also catch them on the sinking/countdown CD07 rapala silver side/white belly in clear to stained water,the Gold in muddy water