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    The cool thing about pulling cranks is that we all have our own spin on the technique that works for our own needs. A day in the boat with MRDUX on KY Lake or Barkley will shorten the learning curve for anyone interested in jumping to the crank pulling side. At the end of the day it's not rocket science, but you need some specialty gear (the reels for starters) to make the process enjoyable instead of frustrating. I started pulling on Green in 2009 with 4 12' PST rods, used Okuma reels I bought on Ebay, and a handful of Bandit 300s in assorted colors. I've learned a lot over the years from great people on this board and from walleye fishermen that has made me a better angler, but I learn something new almost every time I'm on the water. Start small, ask lots of questions, and time on the water will get you to where you want to be when you dial in the system that is right for you.

    I troll with 8 rods if I'm by myself in the boat and I pull from the sides, leaving a clear lane directly behind by boat for me to net fish. Others fan shorter rods out across from the transom so that the fanning tips provide the line separation. On each side of my boat I run 8', 12', & 16' PST rods. I also use an 6' Ugly Stik medium action trigger rod our front as my weighted down rod with either a trolling weight or Offshore Tackle Tadpole diver that is fishing the space right under my boat. Line counter reels are a must to consistently get the lures to the depth you are targeting and you can spend anywhere from $30 if you catch the Shakespeare ATS or Okuma Magda reels on sale to $200 on the high-end Shimano Tekota or new low profile Daiwa Lexa reels. Load them up with the 10-12lb mono of your choice to keep it simple and match the Precision Trolling app dive curves.

    Popular lures include the PICO INT, Bandit 300, Arkie 350, Jenko Crappie Crank, and Berkley Flicker Shad, among many many others. Attach them with a small snap swivel to make color changes easy and prevent a catastrophic line twist tangle when you lasso an 8lb channel cat that does the Texas tornado spin all the way to the net.

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    Nothing beats time on the water. For some it takes many trips to gain the experience that others have. If you want to save yourself some money, time, and put a smile on your face. Book a trip with MR DUX. Bring a notepad and write this stuff down. He's second to none and a great guy and will take your silly questions that you might have down the road. Only problem I see he need to change his name to Dr. Crank. Tenncrappie
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