Consider These Basics Of Crankbaits
A crankbait can easily evolve into one of your favorite go-to techniques any time of year.
Crankbaits = ‘Idiot Baits’?
Crankbaits are sometimes called “idiot baits” because people have the idea that there is nothing to them but casting and winding. True, you can catch fish on a plug even if that is all you do, but if you take the time to figure out just which bait and retrieve to use a crankbait can easily evolve into one of your favorite go-to techniques any time of year.
Wobble, Wobble
Crankbaits wobble in the water. Some wobble a lot, some wobble a little. The wobbling displaces water and sends waves to a bass’s lateral line, letting it know that something in the water is swimming a little weird. To a bass, this means a fairly easy meal. Sometimes the amount of wobble a bait has is the deciding factor. Fatter baits wobble more, as do wider bills. In general, less active fish prefer a tighter wobble. … Full Story