Crankbaits are some of the most effective lures you can use to catch bass.
Best crankbait rod setup.
When where to fish squarebill crankbaits.
But if you don t have the right setup even the best looking crankbaits can be worthless in the water.
A more moderate action will start to bend down closer to the center of the rod blank.
On your reel a lower gear ratio will help with a slower retrieve.
The best setup for deep diving crankbaits the best setup for deep diving crankbaits bassmaster elite series angler david fritts has forgotten more about fishing deep diving crankbaits than the rest of us know.
Crankbaits require a bit more backbone from a rod than say a regular spinning rod setup.
Although you can use a spinning rod the majority of fishermen will choose to use a baitcasting rod.
Squarebills are used in water less than 4 feet deep in most cases they are lightweight continue reading best squarebill crankbait set up.
25 00 rod and reel setup.
In this full 35 minute bass fishing video you will also learn what action to look for in a crankbait rod what gear ratio for the reel and more.
The best rod for crankbaits will usually have a moderate to moderate fast action and this is probably the most important thing to get right when fishing a crankbait.
Bottom line on the best crankbait setup.
I ve found a system that i think helps me hookup just a little bit better.
Having enough power in the rod blank and the correct rod action is paramount to getting the best out of your crankbait fishing.
Skeeterronniedobyns 805cb rm and a 5 1 reel.
Buying a new rod and reel for squarebill crankbaits may seem pretty simple.
A baitcaster reel is a lot.
These rods combine the best of both worlds to make the perfect rod for squarebill crankbaits.
When you strike it will delay the power of the strike running through the rod to your line and ultimatley to the lure.
I ve used both glass and graphite rods for crankbaits and chatterbaits.
Great for dd22 s and other deep divers i just picked up a dobyns 705cb glass rod for my shallow mid diving cranks dido on the 5 1 reel.
However i am really picky about what i look for in my squarebill crankbait set up.
Here s how he assembles rod reel line and lure to catch more bass with these summertime fishing standards.
Make sure to use baitcasting gear if possible.