James RickardFishing crankbaits
January 11th 2009 01:37
These are just a few of the crankbaits I use.
Crankbaits are one of the most popular baits around. All you have to do is throw them out and their wiggle-wobble motion will entice fish to bite. For that reason, anglers often use crankers as a "search bait." Basically, that's throwing them out and seeing what shakes loose. If you're not using an electronic fish finder, this trial and error method is one of the best.
When you're shopping for new lures, you'll find that crankbaits come in different sizes. A good guideline is to remember that big lures usually catch big fish. The other thing you'll probably notice is the diving lip, that front flat piece, on the front of the lure. Generally speaking, a long diving lip means the lure will dive deeper than a similar lure with a shorter lip.
When you're shopping for new lures, you'll find that crankbaits come in different sizes. A good guideline is to remember that big lures usually catch big fish. The other thing you'll probably notice is the diving lip, that front flat piece, on the front of the lure. Generally speaking, a long diving lip means the lure will dive deeper than a similar lure with a shorter lip.
Price is an important factor in any purchase these days. When it comes to lures, I've found that you usually get what you pay for. Although store brands can be cheaper and often a good buy, if you don't know what you're doing and don't feel comfortable throwing yourself at the mercy of a salesman, go with major manufacturers like Storm or Rapala. There are other great lures around but I mention these two because they are world wide manufacturers and you can find them if just about any store.
Look in any angler's tackle box and you'll probably find several of crankbaits in different designs.
Here's a nice video from YouTube depicting the basics of crankbait fishing.
Until next time--watch your line and watch yourself!
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