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2020, Muskie Fishing with Bass Crank Baits
Bass crank baits dive steeply to depth faster than musky-specific cranks, creating advantages in structure transitions and depth changes where quick descent matters. Understanding these dive curve differences and cost benefits allows anglers to expand muskie arsenals with affordable models like Strike King 10XD and Berkley Dredger 25.5 that produce strikes when applied to appropriate terrain and conditions.
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2021, Fall Bass Fishing - Crank Baits
Fall bass fishing is more active, with fish more willing to chase and work crank baits around channel edges, creek beds, and thin grass. Matching hatch size is crucial for feeding. Bass follow bait to river channel edges, and running crank bait at a 45-degree angle can be a deadly presentation.
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2019, Keys to Deep Crank Bait Fishing for Largemouth Bass
Deep cranking bass lures requires proper equipment, including rods, reels, electronics, a boat with a trolling motor (Spot Lock), and understanding angles. Proper setup with the right reel speed, length, and line size is crucial. Lowrance electronics and Minn-Kota's Spot Lock trolling motor are essential for successful deep cranking.
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