Summer bass fishing with crankbaits can be incredible! Today the guys locate a school of hungry fish and start getting bit on every cast! The feeding frenzy is intense and seems like it will never end. When the bite finally slows Matt pulls out his crankbait boxes and shows his favorite baits, how to tune them, adjust hardware, and choose color but is interrupted when Coop sets the hook on a GIANT!
While today’s target species were hard to come by (the passing thunderheads mixed with sweltering periods of bluebird skies were not helping), the crankbait fishing for White Bass was intense! We’ll never know what Coop was tied into as his drag was screaming but it goes to show the drawing power and excitement that can be had with a deep crankbait during the Summer months. If you haven’t tried throwing a crankbait, the time has come. This pattern will work all the way through Fall and anyone can do it.
Below is a list of the baits Matt showed in the video (including color recommendations) along with the hooks and equipment the guys were using. Additionally Matt has included a budget rod/reel combo option for those that want to dabble with the technique without buying expensive equipment. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
Today’s Cranks That Caught Fish…
Matt- Tactical DD 75 Crankbait (Metallic Shad): http://bit.ly/37dclbX
Coop- Strike King 6XD (Powder Blue/Chartreuse): http://bit.ly/2ery44M
The Baits In Matt’s Crankbait Boxes…
-Tactical DD 75 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/37dclbX
Favorites: Metallic Shad, Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow
-Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2ery44M
Favorites: Powder Blue/Chartreuse, Chartreuse Sexy Shad
-Strike King 10XD: http://bit.ly/2gHT4F0
Favorites: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Powder Blue Back Chart
-Megabass Big M 7.5: https://bit.ly/2yHmm4R
Favorites: Blue Back Chart, Yuzu Shad
-Azuma Z Boss 22 and 25: http://bit.ly/2poLKUC
Favorites: Hot Mess, Grand Shad
-Spro Little John Super DD: https://bit.ly/2yGt62O
Favorites: Natural Herring, Chart Blue, Spooky Nasty
-6th Sense Cloud 9 C25: http://bit.ly/2BQ4uDs
Favorites: Blue-Treuse Shad, Sexified Chartreuse Shad
Hook and Split Ring Upgrades…
-Owner Hyperwire Split Rings(Size 4 or 5): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
-Owner ST-36 Trebles (Size 1/0): http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw
-Owner ST-56 Trebles (Sizes 4,2,1): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
-Gamakatsu EWG (Size 4, 2): http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY
Matt’s Crankbait Combo…
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 968 CBR Heavy: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- Sunline Assassin 17 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
Coop’s Crankbait Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’6″ Medium Heavy Glass: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Tranx 200 HG: http://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy
Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
Budget All-Around Crankbait Combo…
Rod- Dobyns Fury 7′ MH Crank: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT HG: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel…
TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7
TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs
TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD
TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
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What we wear…
Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
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Equipment We Recommend…
Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: http://bit.ly/2Hazsej
Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Hot Foot Throttle Control: http://bit.ly/2ob4kgO
Loc-R-Bar Boat Security: http://bit.ly/2CMF1NP
Favorite Storage Box: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Wire Cutters: http://bit.ly/2soB34k
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero8 Camera: http://bit.ly/37hVTX4
ElectroSamson Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Frabill Net: http://bit.ly/2FNdnQr
Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
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