Tried out the Arkie Shad Crankbait today

[floppingcrappie]

Davis, try trolling them next to the weeds when you get a chance.

I did notice (as you mentioned) the hooks getting caught together. I've never really seen much of that on the millions of cranks it seems like I own. Did it happen a lot? If it is a great bait otherwise, I would consider switching treble hooks in the front if the problem continues.

It only happened a couple times. And some else commented in the video about switching to a smaller treble hook in the front. I have never had an issue with other smaller crankbaits either.

[floppingcrappie]

I love pulling small cranks after a cold front when the size of the strike zone shrinks and crappie won't chase much. If you can find some Yo Zuri Snap Shads, they're extremely hard to beat. After seeing this, I plan on adding a few Arkie Shads to the arsenal. Thanks for the video.

Jim

I'll have to try some of the Yo Zuri Snap shads.

[Mikie]

I like Grainraiser found these baits on sale for $1 at Walmart and thought I would try them out on a stretch of rip rap. It was not spring and I did not catch any crappie but the saugeyes were eating them up if the bluegill didn't get to them first. Only problem was the saugeyes were bending the hooks a lot so I had to replace them with stronger ones but they are fish catchers.

[Crestliner08]

Nice video! Instead of anchoring, did you consider drifting with the wind and letting it's speed troll your baits? You could still use the pull & stop retrieve, but you could cover a lot more water that way. Just a thought.

[floppingcrappie]

Nice video! Instead of anchoring, did you consider drifting with the wind and letting it's speed troll your baits? You could still use the pull & stop retrieve, but you could cover a lot more water that way. Just a thought.

I did try that at first, but the wind was pushing my boat too shallow. The reason I anchored was to consistently cast along the weed edge.

[Dutch552]

I push those small Arkies with good success. I replace the rear hook with a #6 Eagle Claw treble. I can't find that it alters the action at crappie trolling speeds and has drastically improved the number of fish that I bring into the boat versus coming unbuttoned next to the boat before I can net them.