Let's talk about crankbaits

[Grainraiser]

I purchased a bunch of Bandit's during the Academy clearance sale last year. If I remember correctly I paid 1.49 apiece for them. I hit up three stores and got 32 of them in different colors and sizes. It was my best score last year.

[skeetbum]

I like Crestliners mod for changing out the hooks, but mine would have barbs. I’ve had to harvest smaller fish from gill damage from trebles. Nice to catch every one but it’s better to be able to safely release those that deserve it.

After having drank this Koolaid, I suggest that you find a few different brands and see how you like each one. While doing this, you’ll find the colors that work for where you fish. Two that are must haves are solid black and solid pink, and not all pinks are created equal. Have fun with it, I did.

[BobC]

I like Crestliners mod for changing out the hooks, but mine would have barbs. I’ve had to harvest smaller fish from gill damage from trebles. Nice to catch every one but it’s better to be able to safely release those that deserve it.

After having drank this Koolaid, I suggest that you find a few different brands and see how you like each one. While doing this, you’ll find the colors that work for where you fish. Two that are must haves are solid black and solid pink, and not all pinks are created equal. Have fun with it, I did.

I’m committed to change out the treble hooks for just that reason as well. The trick is to try and get the correct size vertical eye single that will let it run right. My favorite goto rebels use several sizes of trebles, and there are no real guidelines that I have found that suggest what size single replaces a certain size treble. Trial and error and take notes, post here to pass on the knowledge.
Bob

[Keith K]

i have tried every kind u can think of.a friend of mine cast an retrives because u cant do it any other way in back waters off river.he uses rebel cradads scrapes off paint then u have bone color which they dont make any more.he catches a lot of fish an some big ones.moral of story rite time an place crappie like cranks.

[BroKenneth]

I purchased a bunch of Bandit's during the Academy clearance sale last year. If I remember correctly I paid 1.49 apiece for them. I hit up three stores and got 32 of them in different colors and sizes. It was my best score last year.

You can find them like this all over the internet if you look hard enough. Most I’ve ever paid for a bandit 300 is 3.99. And I didn’t like that. All colors


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[Chevync20]

You can find them like this all over the internet if you look hard enough. Most I’ve ever paid for a bandit 300 is 3.99. And I didn’t like that. All colors


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Cheapest I have found is 5.49. So if you can get them for 3.99, I would love to know where.

[Marine4life]

I think I'm going to need a few more cranks , what say you guys ?? Attachment 371740

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You probably know about B&B crank bait boxes but just in case you don’t, it might help you with your addiction - LOL.


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[bfish]

I’m committed to change out the treble hooks for just that reason as well. The trick is to try and get the correct size vertical eye single that will let it run right. ......

Whatever size treble, go one size larger in Siwash and you should be good to go. Siwash come in open and closed eye, I prefer the closed eye.

[bfish]

You probably know about B&B crank bait boxes but just in case you don’t, it might help you with your addiction - LOL.


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B and B are nice and hold a lot but SpecialMate is my preference as the lid helps to keep the cranks in place. Also the files make it easier to hang more cranks.

[CrappiePappy]

You probably know about B&B crank bait boxes but just in case you don’t, it might help you with your addiction - LOL.


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Yeah ... but what you don't see is the bag all of these boxes fit into, plus a spool of line for leaders. There's also two side pockets where I store my Noodle sections with my pre-made weight/leader rigs on one side and a bottle of G-Juice Livewell Treatment in the other. Then there's a mesh covered top section on the top flap where I have my extra weights, pliers, & Fiskar Scissors (for cutting braid). And another pocket on the front of the bag that currently has nothing in it.

It's this bag, but an older version :