3 Crankbait Tricks Every Bass Fisherman Needs To Know Before Fall
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ส.ค. 2024
- Fall crankbait fishing is so much fun! You can catch so many fish and it takes very little effort. Whether you fish once in a while or every day, these quick tips will help you catch way more fish this Fall!
In today's video Matt shows the baits he has the most confidence in between the Summer and Fall. He explains how the different actions trigger fish differently and when to use each style. He goes on to cover specific colors, hook modifications, likely locations, and finally ends with gear recommendations.
If you've ever thrown a deep diving crankbait you know just how much fun it can be! You also know the heartbreak that comes with losing a giant bass as it spits out your crank. Apply Matt's tips this Fall to successfully land more of the big bass that eat your bait.
Below is a breakdown of the baits, colors, and equipment that the guys use for this style of fishing.
Baits...
-Strike King 10XD: bit.ly/2gHT4F0
(Chartreuse Sexy Shad, Sexy Shad, Delta Red)
-Strike King 6XD: bit.ly/2ery44M
(Delta Red, Chartreuse Sexy Shad, Sexy Shad)
-Azuma Z Boss 22 and 24: bit.ly/2poLKUC
(Grand Shad, Blazing Boss)
-6th Sense Cloud 9 C20 and C25: bit.ly/2BQ4uDs
(Shad Fantasy, Wild Shad)
-Berkley Dredger 25.5: bit.ly/2I8xOcA
(Boiled Craw, Rusty Shad, Irish Gold)
-Norman DD22: bit.ly/2LKB37w
(Chili Bowl, Psycho Shad, Chartreuse Shad)
-Megabass Deep Six: bit.ly/2A3clKP
(Fire Craw, Shadow Craw, MB Gizzard, Ito Wakasagi)
Hook and Split Ring Upgrades...
-Gamakatsu EWG Treble Bronze: bit.ly/2cZrsbY
-Gamakatsu EWG Treble Red: bit.ly/2dmxXK8
-Owner ST-56 3X Treble: bit.ly/2cVg7xW
-Owner ST-36 Treble Red: bit.ly/2cWpeyw
-Owner Hyperwire Split Rings (Size 3-5): bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Storage...
-Plano Waterproof Deep 3700: bit.ly/2xjccls
Preferred Rod Combo...
Rod- G Loomis 906 Crankbait: bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL HG: bit.ly/2H44yjG
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 20 lb: bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: bit.ly/2ae97J9
Additional Rods...
-Dobyns Champion 805 CB: bit.ly/29OVD4V
-Shimano Curado 7'8" MH: bit.ly/2zCjAtd
-Shimano Zodias 7'6" MH Glass: bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Additional Reels...
Mid-Range- Curado DC 150 HG: bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Budget- SLX DC 150 HG: bit.ly/2LWzw2Q
Additional Line...
High End- Sunline Xplasma Asegai 30 lb: bit.ly/2OR5i2j
Mid Range- Power Pro Maxcuatro 20-30 lb: bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Budget- Power Pro Braided Line 20 lb: bit.ly/2aFg46b
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What we wear...
Sun Mask: bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: bit.ly/2vgTOst
Light Fishing Pants: bit.ly/2foDx10
Reaper Hoodie (Hoodie with Warm Face Cover built in): bit.ly/2yRURSd
Horizon Sweater (Water resistant, great for layering): bit.ly/2gTC1oB
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Equipment We Recommend...
Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: bit.ly/2Hazsej
Minn Kota Talons: bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Hot Foot Throttle Control: bit.ly/2ob4kgO
Loc-R-Bar Boat Security: bit.ly/2CMF1NP
Favorite Storage Box: bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Wire Cutters: bit.ly/2soB34k
Favorite life jacket: bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero7 Camera: bit.ly/2RsLpjB
ElectroSamson Scale: bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Frabill Net: bit.ly/2FNdnQr
Lure Retriever: bit.ly/2TLTJc6
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OH SNAPS!! The haters didn't give a thumbs down! It's because even they're struggling on sticking bass this time of year and this tip helped them get some in the boat!
The haters must be Googan fans lol
This is my favorite morning time thing to watch
This is years of experience packed in 30min guys! Appreciate the video and the content TB!!!
I just fished a tournament and won with what I learned from this video. The 6th Sense 22 was money! Fished a rock pile in 12’ of water and bulldozed that bait in the rocks. My 2 biggest came on it, both were just over 4 pounds. Thanks for the tips!
Well guys just when I thought your videos couldn’t get any better or your explanations couldn’t make more sense and easy to understand you come out with this gem. I can’t express my gratitude enough for these videos, I almost enjoy watching them as much as I enjoy actually fishing. Almost.... thanks again guys
Best line in every video, "The fish will come unglued for it!". Love the tips and style of teaching. Thank you for helping the fishing community!
I've learned everything from you guys so I've been using braid to leader for EVERYTHING since I started fishing. You are absolutely right about cranking. You can stop that crank on a dime... and THAT is when they eat it. Got my PB on a squarebill like that
I can attest to the red hook phenomenon. I was up at Lake of the Woods Canada and we tossed crankbaits ALL day long, everyday. Far and away the best crankbaits were the ones with red trebles. We spent one evening painting red fingernail polish on everything we had.
Exactly why Matt and Tim are some of the best in the business! I’ve been watching for years! Thanks Matt!
Great information thanks i tried cranking with mono, floro, braid but came back to braid with mono leader. Caught my PB 8 lb bass on a 10XD. Thank you 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣
This guy was great with real information, even for us long time bass addicts. I have been a very successful bass fisherman and learned a lot from this, now that I am back In KS.
Best channel on TH-cam for fishing instructional videos. You guys rock.
Thanks a lot man! It wasn't massive but I got my first crank bait fish today!
Spent last weekend fishing Clear with some buddies...caught several 3-4s on a well known spot using the Azuma 25. Then made another pass with the red 6XD and stuck a 7! Thanks for the little tips like that!
I love your guys videos. I’ve learned so much watching them it’s ridiculous.
That being said, I have a couple requests. I’d really like to see an in depth video on two topics: spybaits and the 4.8 and up keitechs.
You guys keep on dropping the knowledge on us.
@6:21 talking about being different because the lake gets hammered with cranks.. my #1 go to would be a CAROLINA RIGGED BUZZBAIT..mostly BooYah but any work well :)
What... that's crazy thought
@@FishingWithFred just messing around buddy
@@RockyTopSplash shoot you never know lol
Great info! I always bring a crankbait rod with me when I fish. 12 months a year.
I just love this channel so much! There isn’t any better channel out there guaranteed!
This was probably the best CB video you’ve done yet! Thanks for all your hard work. Keep em coming.
You are amazing and passionate about fishing. I have got to go on a guided trip with you..On my bucket list.
Super informative, I learned a ton! Now to translate it into my fishing :)
Good luck out there everyone!
Learned a lot during your video. Thanks for some mighty good info to use this FALL transition. I was pleased to see several 1/2 oz baits too. I personally like that 1/2 oz size for my med-heavy rod.
Thats how I store then too and the color I use is usually the one that gets untangled first .
Caught my first bass on a whopper plopper yesterday. I love not having to deal with small finneky hooks and ties associated with trout and salmon fishing.
Straight braid , Dave Fritts recommends it as well. Yes it works. Try it .
killer video bud!!!!
Great tips Matt! My space is limited in my boat but always got some crank baits along. Haven't caught much on them this year but will definitely be trying some of these tips. Thanks.
Favorite channel hands down
Thank you Matt and Tim for a video with so much great info. Appreciate it!
Good quality fluorocarbon like Sniper doesn't have a lot of stretch and when you pause the reel, the bait stops... especially if you unload the rod.
I went out and bought a specific rod and reel to try cranking with braid and it freaking sucks. I put that setup down after 30 mins and haven't cranked with braid since. 100% fluorocarbon is the deal!
Going crankin’ tomorrow!! Going to change my leader now after watching this, thanks for the video guys 🤙🏻
Weren't no such thing as a DD22 when I was a kid! You pulled a white cedar Bomber or Hellbender w/a ⅛oz gray minnow Roostertail behind it! Then came the Mann's 20+. That and a ¼oz Hammered Chrome Mann's Li'l George put many a deep bass in my boats. Then came Poe's 400s and Norman DD22s. I'm too old to 'kneel & reel' these days. I have a couple of soft plastic swimbait crappie jigs that catch bass ALL THE TIME. EVERY TIME. ON LIGHT TACKLE. My deep crankin/plug knockin days are behind me.
I finally broke down and bought some Lucky Craft pointer jerkbaits. I wanted to throw them before changing the hooks so I went to a local river and within 4-5 casts I hooked a beast close to shore. I had it right in front of me. I wasn't really thrashing or trying to shake the bait off, it was just heavy. Right as I was about to try and grab it it came off literally 1 foot from me. The stinking light wire hooks were bent out. $17 jerkbait with cheap weak hooks. I was furious. The sad part was I had some Gamakatsu 2x short shank EWG trebles but I didn't think I would need them at the river. Lesson learned.
Wow I learned so much from this video. I'm just getting into tactical approaches to fishing. I had no idea what fish are doing during different times of the year. So if I buy some crank baits I need to upgrade the hooks immediately
Thanks for the tips and video Matt
Your passion is one of the things that channel so good 👍🏻
Love the tip about the braid. Keep it up Matt!
Great video
When are you gonna chase stripers this year? Would love to see one
One time I was out fishing and I was throwing DD in 5-7 fow. I caught back to back 6 pounders.
I love this channel
Great video guys! 🎣🎣
Well, once again, I’m hooked! Pun intended. I’ll be fishing DVL in So Cal this Wednesday. Just back from my garage going through my lures for the trip. Found a few deep cranks. They’re coming with me! Also, what gear ratio do you prefer? Lastly, I’ve been on a few fishing forums lately. To the new anglers to bass fishing, I always start with “ Go to Tactical Bassin & subscribe “, then I explain why, and how much you guys have upped my bass game. Thanks again guys. You’ve made all the difference to me. I just want to share my experience so all anglers of all skill levels can benefit. Cheers guys🏄🏼♂️🎣
5:1 for deep cranks. I had the Quantum System back in the 80s. 4.4:1 Flipping/pitching, 6.6:1 Ripping, and 3.8:1 Cranking. They all worked WELL.
I always fish with 20lbs braid and a Tungsten trace wire, because of the many pike and walleye. Red hooks do NOT stay red very long before the underlying yellow metal appears. Is that brass? So i prefer the darker hi-carbon Gamakatsu trebles and for the BIGger cranks i apply Double (2) split-rings it gives the hooks a little separation. Store your crank-baits with treble covers they stay sharper much longer and are easier and quicker to get out of their compartment....(i try to fill up the WHOLE compartment with diff. colours of the same lure)
But i will try the Stop-and-Go method more often. Have a great Catch 🎣😜👍
Eagle claw makes a pretty good red 2/0 treble, it's not an owner or a gamakatsu but I've had pretty good success with em
Yes I love you guys..... a lot of much needed info thank you
Thanks for the info Matt another great video bro!
You guys are simply the best. So much great info. Crank on!
Matt, You always get me fired up, and I love your teaching skills Great Video..👍😜👍🎣🔨🎣
Any tips on catching fall bass in a river? I live next to the Delta in California
you guys spell it all out so well, I just wish you guys would finally do some true >6' shallow river style videos, not all of us have access to good lakes let alone the ability for mortgage-sized monthly boat payments!
I've had great success using some of my walleye lures, specifically flicker shad and flicker minnow, and of course the old Rapala shad raps. My cranking rod is a Fenwick HMG medium-modfast. Have you guys ever tried one? They have a whole line of rods with different power and actions, for $100 they're one of the best I've used. Try one out sometime
I watched a video last year about throwing top waters in the fall and putting on the red hook. Had a tournament that weekend and everytime they hit the front hook. Bait looked completely destroyed at the first hook but brand new at the rear.
Awesome information. I like it
Awesome video Matt I just got some big deep dive in Sixth Sense Bates I'm going to try out Sunday thanks for the Intel going to use it hopefully I catch a big
Maybe you said and I missed it, but why braid over flouro? I use the tiny rubber bands for braces to keep the crank bait hooks pulled into the center and it almost stops the hooks from getting tangled in the box.
Thanks for sharing👍
Have you ever tried putting a red dot from a marker somewhere down by the front hook? Or something similar?
The old 'Hellbender' still gets 'em deep.
Pay attention Matt! At that deep, the red color of the treble hook is completely faded (only blue color is still visble), indeed the red and yellow radiations are assorbed by the upper column of water. This means that red trebles appear as pale grey (maybe they are less visible than black ones, fishes are less intimidated, and hit with more decision). Thanks a lot for all your precious information!
Not trying to be a smartass here, but another thought...
We can only measure what we can see with our human eyes.
Fish have fish eyes.🤔
Matt is only speaking from his own experience.
Sorry! Depth, not deep (I am not native speaker).
Light penetration is physic (universal), not physiology (depending on the living creature).
My comment was not intended to offend anyone.
It was just a suggestion in order to draw more precise conclusions.
Matt is a wise and deductive person, I think he does not needs defense from anyone.
@@fabriziofabris3423 no need to get defensive man. Like I said, I wasn't trying to be a smartass. I was just trying to provoke the thought that we can only create a measurement based on what we see as humans. We have no way of knowing what a fish can actually see.
Great tips
THANK YOU
David Fritts is also a proponent of cranking with braid. Good vid. I always watch to the end. Let's see...14 -$300 rods equals...hmmm...lol
Matt, love how you guys give the details on my new favorite time of the year; fall crackbaits! One question, is there a specific condition that crankbaits perform better? Slight wind, cloudy days? When do i say its a crankbait day, for sure?
It's hard to cast a crankbait with 20lb braid !!! Its stops in mid air , I started using suffix Advance for cranking with great succes , I still use floro for jb ...Another great video ...
Could you guys look into the imx pro cr deep flex, would like to see what you think and what way is best to fish it. Thanks, Sean
Those are some good baits but what is your thoughts on the bomber fat free shad? Thanks...🎣😎🐝
Bomber Fat Free Shad/Guppy are awesome plugs! I like the shiny white one. Had a lot of success with them.
Deep on our lake is 80-100+ft
Thanks for the advice
i don't think bass will go that deep, you can try 3 oz sinker fish finder rig lol
Check out Matt's video on fishing above the thermocline, could be useful
Thanks tac for putting up on my birthday
Always carry a set of pliers while crankbait fishing lol
Yup!
Pliers are key if you don’t want trebles in your fingers
If you want to use thin braid for crankbait its all about the rod. The rod should have deep action . it should start bendig in the middle of the rod. for a leader is flouro perfect
I rather not watch about lotsa lures but usage in different conditions. Meaning, inconsistant depts for example we should have 3-4 types? Or not deep crank there? Videos like this please
Great info , do you avoid rapala baits ...I just realized I don't think I've ever heard you speak on rapala.
Charlie Steen , I believe Rapala has a DT series plug. DT = Dives to.
@@tphvictims5101👍 I love the dt series and the xraps
HELLL YAA!!
I can put many more big cranks in the same box you use just by using small rubber bands to secure the hooks to the bait. I can pick out the one I want without pulling three others I don’t want too. If I spend, extra money for premium hooks. I want them to stay sharp, letting them rattle around loose getting dull and scratching the paint off each other makes no sense to me. This summer I caught one 45” Musky and one 6-pound Largemouth on an 8-inch copy of a Huddleston soft swimbait. You said you often fish them using only a single hook. I followed your recommendations and it worked. Both fish had the hook stuck thru the corner of the mouth. That big rubber Perch never came loose and that Musky did a couple 360˚ summersaults. Here is my question: Jigs, worms. Creature baits, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, swimbaits all catch bass using one hook. Why would anyone think using single inline hooks on a crankbait would not work? I tried it this summer and it works, I still have not lost one bass hooked I caught yet. Getting baits unsnagged is easier and getting snagged happens less. What do you think?
Would love a TacticalPike Channel.
.youre my favourite TH-cam Fishermen. Greetings from Switzerland
Any thing that Thumps in the fall when the turnover is happening here in Wisconsin rocks !
Matt would love to get out on the lake with you!
In fishing Stained Water, I use the Braided Line all the time. Thanks for going over your choice of lures in the Fall. I really like the way you think & explaining choices of baits.
Have you ever used the mega bass destroyer java line
I'm still confused about the color red on hooks considering every chart says red is the first color that disappears first in the color spectrum
Fish eat other fish head first, that's just nature. The fact they're grabbing the front treble more often than not (think about your jerkbait catches) is just a function of the fact they're trying to eat the fish head-first. Having the right type of hook and quality hooks is an important factor within your control, as he states 👍. Forget about that red garbage imo.
@@adamsapple1982 what about short strikes? Are the biting the front still?
If your getting short strikes change your bait to one similar or try a different color
I love your channel and your advice. You guys rock ! I have a question though. In one of your videos you suggested using a medium long pole to catch fish but I am having problems catching fish with this pole. I brought this pole because of your advice but when I was using a light pole it seems like I was catching more fish. Any tips?
You guys need to start a podcast!
How do you tie them on ? What knot do you prefer ? And do you use a different knot per type of line your using
I have come to learn that during the fall konanee start their spawn and turn bright red. Bass and pike love that color. Red crankbait
I fish the Upper Potomac river WV/MD for smallies and I know smallies go after cranks as much as largies everywhere....except here for some reason. tubes and worms(wacky rigged, occasionally t rigged) are the only thing that works and its the most frustrating thing in the world when you wanna catch em on anything else, like spinnerbaits, jerkbaits, cranks, and just about anything else. they wont even hit whopper ploppers or other noise making topwaters
Hey Matt come fish Lake a Chickamauga in Chattanooga TN! Would love to see your approach in the fall or winter?
Have you ever tried Power Tackle cranking rods?
Alright I have a question for you. I recently got three Norman deep little ns from tackle warehouse. We all know how to tune a crank. I could not get them tuned. I got looking close at the bills. On all three crankbaits neither side of the bills matched. My buddies said I was crazy of course. But when we got really studying them. The bills looked like the mold or what have you were done wrong. I’m asking you if you deep little ns have perfect bills or you see that either side is different from one another. I know Norman is a main stay in the tackle box. Just trying to see what’s up. Thanks for your videos and information. FYI the wife’s red fingernail polish works great on hooks and cranks. Thanks again
What makes the bantam so great for casting and casting for distance?
I like the Zodias but I am not crazy over glass mostly because of the weight
Thanks the red hook has work awesome on the topwater getting some for my crank baits. Do you put them on Square bills to.
Hey Matt, I'm going back through all of the TB cranking videos, trying to improve my game and I'm wondering why you opt for HG reels instead of more conventional lower gear ratio reels that everyone seems to swear by for this technique (for torque and slower presentation). Any wisdom would be much appreciated. Thanks man!
Hey guys in many of your videos you recommend the SLX and Curado crankbait rods but they are rated for up too 1 1/2 ounce baits. Many of these crankbaits are over that, do ratings typically not matter as much for cranking?
This time next year you'll be looking like the Reverend Billy F. Gibbons with that beard. Great video as always
Does anyone still throw the old Risto Raps? I throw them when they won't bite other cranks I've been trying. Its a bait for when all else fails.
Love the zodias 176MH-G you guys recommended. How does the IMX PR0 968C CBR do throwing the lighter baits like a deep six or 6xd?
No rocks where I live! Muddy is all
With your red hook idea why couldnt you use a piece of red heat shrink on the shank of the hook
Just getting back to fishing but building more of a simple legacy to leave my son-in-law and grandsons. Not looking to own a ton of rods, never fished lures & baits growing up. I have puchased the new Carado DC and a Expride A MH 7'2" rod. On the spinning side I have just purchased the new Shimano Stradic C3000XG. My father's spinning rod (40+ yo) is a Mitchell Signature Series M660MS 2pc that I plan to use with the new real. My question is whether the new style of fishing places the Mitchell rod into a more specific use and should I invest in another "more versitle" single piece rod as an addition to my legacy effort. I have been away from fishing for 30 years chasing birdies on the golf course. My grandsons have reminded me how much fun I had fishing with my dad. Your thoughts would be appreciated.
My advice to you:
All of these small details make a big difference to a tournament fisherman where every second and every little detail can make a difference in a competition. All of these small details won't make a bit of difference in a memory of spending quality time with a grandfather. No money spent on fancy equipment will change a childhood memory for them. They won't look back and remember a rod or reel; they will look back and remember their grandfather.
@@jeffeckberg4099 Sage advice for sure.