Thread: Storing and organizing crank baits

This thread is to talk about storing crankbaits.

You people are way too organized....and before somebody jumps my case...my presentation was delayed again till later today.

Actually, I use plano 3600s and slap 5 or 6 in a milk crate that I keep in my boat most of the time. Kind of handy not to have to go in and out of the storage boxes all the time. And the crate keeps them from sliding around and being a tripping hazzard. I kind of like Slab's idea though, but those boxes are fairly high new at over $40 each.

C Hunter 68 - Bandits speak the universal lanquage of "eat me" to Crappie all over the South and I'm sure in the North too. That being said, there are others that I run sometimes and still others that others run and swear by. Here's a list of what also works sometimes for me:

Norman DLNs

Bomber Fat Free Fingerlings

Storm Wild Eye Shad Swimbaits

Some off brand 2" bargain bin specials.

I keep looking at Cabela's grave diggers as well. Currently on sale at $2 each. The deep size runs 10 to 14 is 2" long and there are 3 colors I'm itching to try - Vegas Lights, Olive Shiner and Bombay & Lime. I'd bet those would work pretty well.

Also, Wally Marshalls are said to work well also.

It's not that Bandits are way better than others, it's jus that they're widely available, good colors, right size and depth and they're proven to work. Basically, you can't go wrong with them. The others are somewhat different - bigger, different depth, different wiggle, louder or quieter. At times they'll outfish Bandits, but others the fish won't touch them. Day in and Day out, Bandits will perform...the others, for me, are hit and miss.

If you're trying to build your arsenal, check the bass boards used tackle. A lot of times you can pick up small lots at about $3 each. Also, Bandit.com has some on clearance right now at 2.99, which is pretty decent. Or here's a source for $3.99 everyday price.
Bandit Series 300 Crankbait

You can filll out the numbers with the used and clearance shopping, but for the premium colors, you'll prolly have to cough up $4 each. Not much of a way around it unless you catch a great deal with patience.

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