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CrankBaiting Through Cover

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Eric C:
  Here on the Big-G, a Mann's 1 - ran thru the "vegitation" has been the key...  I never reall proclaimed my self as a crank bait guy, but I do have a few.  I have had a blast with the 1 - this year.

P.S.  To see the "vegitation" m talking about, look under the Alabama Reports and click on Guntersville Grass.  That will be a complete mat in a matter of a few weeks, then its rat time!!!!

Tater

Buzzman:
one thing that I've learned over the years with crankbaits - be gentle. If the bait gets hung (hook on a branch, wedged in between rocks, etc.), don't lean into it. Let the pressure off and see if it backs itself out. If that doesn't work, GENTLY shake the crankbait (almost like shaking a worm on the bottom). 90% of the time, this shaking action and a little patience is all it takes to work the lure free (and all the time, you are still attracting fish).

bass1cpr:
     One key to working a cranbait is paying attention to your line I don't mean watching it I mean feeling it. When a crankbait comes up to a  piece of cover usually your line will get there first. IF you learn to tell the difference in the feel then you can be prepared and actually judge how far behind the line contact, your lure is.
     A good way to learn this is to find a laydown with large limbs without a lot of little limbs. Practice throwing to it to get the feel of the line comming into contact with the limbs then pay attention to how long it takes for the lure to make contact. IT will vary with different baits but you'll have a better idea of what your bait is doing and in turn improve your crankbaiting.

     With practice you'll even feel your cranbait do a flip over a limb. Yes they will do a flip it's a really neat thing to learn. So far the easiest bait to do a flip with has been a Wiggle Wart. That was how I caught my first five pound Tournament fish.  ;D

John Cullum:
I hear ya, Fishers with Pride. With a little pratice you'll be able to "worm" a crankbait thru cover with the best of them. I use the older Bagley Balsa series which go for around $40 bucks each now that they don't make them anymore. but the new Bagley or Lee Sissons will work just fine. No, I'm not rich so the method in the article I wrote is proven because I can't afford to lose any of my Bagley collection.. Thats why I was suggesting heavy line when your cranking heavy cover.

If your using a glass rod you may also choose to use braidedline. I don't use braided line for this method of fishing but you could. If you using a graphite rod I won't suggest a braided line. Something has to give when your fighting a big fish in cover. If your rod doesn't give and the line has no give the next thing in the chain is the fishes mouth or the bait.

You can fish lilly pads the same way as you do wood but it's a little more tricky. A big square lip is still the key to not getting snagged but your gonna get hung up a time or two regardless of what you do.

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