after years of saltwater fishing the new jersey coast, i'm going all in kayak fishing freshwater, matt and tim you have helped so much! i'm really looking forward to bass fishing this year. the best part about discovering your videos is i've only watched a handful so far, but my winter will be filled with your excellent videos. thank you and thanks for your advice on the slx dc. i picked up the 8.1 and paired it with a st.croix rod that i can't wait to break in. Thanks for all you do!
Had a box of rock crawler s and brats. For Ozark stream's ,saw your speed cranking show orders 3 DDs.Crazy how good it works.been told hole life c baits have to hit something.how dumd of me to believe,thanks Matt for opening my eyes. Been a winter fisherman hole life ,hate fishing slow.no more.my new favorite cold water lure.this week all week,air 60 water 42.speedcrankin ,4 days in a row.im so excited,speedcrakin best fishing tip I've had in 40 years.first year doing it.great thing about being old fisherman learning curve,1 hour or 2.thanks a bunch for this one guys
Whenever I watch your guys' amazing videos and start adding things to my cart on TW it makes me very thankful I'm single and have no one to be mad at me for spending so much on gear 🤣
AWESOME JOB AS ALWAYS. Great break down of the baits and there actions,and when to use them, and the rod and reel combos. I really like how yall always link everything below in the description. I also want to thank both of yall for making me alot better of a fisherman. I have learned a TON from yall. Thanks so much.
Once you become proficient in cranking, you'll want to be an expert in lure retrieval. Losing your favorite crank can be a total bummer. Props to tactical bassin for a really great primer on lure retrieval. A must watch
Love how in depth you go on this type of stuff! Without these videos I would be spending entirely to much money on rods alone trying to find out what rods work for which types of cranks!
Even watching this in northern Europe, mainly fishing for pikes and zanders/pikeperch, i really apreciate all the honest infos i can get from all of your videos. Thank you so very much, not only for making me NOT spending my money on bad/not fitting equipment! It's a pitty that u don't do (northern) Pike/Musky videos and guides... ; ))
13k views, zero dislikes This is how you know when you've got an awesome community of subscribers and the content you are producing is truly 100% top notch!
Yes I was watching Tim fishing and I don't understand why he kept fishing off the front of the boat consistently instead of scattering at around the boat possibly to catch more fish if you could answer that for me that would be great?
And when I'm watching Matt fish he fixes all over the boat not just in one area I was just taken by that and couldn't understand why you would just fish off the front of the boat consistently for hour at a time
Thank you Matt and Tim! I've been speed cranking on my home lake here in California and each day I go out I'm the only guy catching fish with others slow fishing bottom contact with no luck. One guy even told his buddy I was reeling my bait too fast and that's not how you want to work it (lol). I've been on a budget and historically have never fished crankbaits much so I was having to crank on my 6'6 medium heavy bass x rod. Today I lost a few fish due to my rod so I invested in the Dobyn's, very excited.
Great video guy I watch a lot of the hookup cause I live in Az and a lot of what they say is true and good info they have trouble sometimes not giving good enough budget options not everyone is on a boat, I use a kayak and need one rod to do it all and you guys nailed it thanks.
That tactical DD has slated them for me in the middle of summer here in Illinois in some of the power plant lakes when other deep divers just don’t get bit had some really good days like 30/40+ fish on it great bait simply fantastic
Great video guys! I'm brushing up on my crankbait knowledge. Lots of great options. I've had a lot of success on Rapala DT's in the Shad color. I don't know what it is, but it just seems to flat catch 'em on these northern natural lakes. I also really like Bluegill, Parrot, and Red Crawdad. Those four colors in the DT6, 10, and 16 and I'm set most of the time!
Love the dd crank you guys made ...caught a 4.10 on it in ultra clear water 30 ft of visibility water Temps in the 50s by no means a giant but a really nice fish up here in Massachusetts ..thanks guys!
I use the champion xp glass in the 7'3" heavy version for the 8 and 10 xd. Seems to keep them pegged pretty well with EWG hooks. It has a nice parabolic action.
Well done guys!!! Love the tactical cranks and Rapala DT series. Only other one is the bandit line - 200 - 300 series fills a nice mid depth. Caught a bunch of solid bass in 46 degree water in MA yesterday speed cranking the tactical crank and also jerk baiting with the lucky craft SP. It was interesting as I needed to pause the jerkbait up to 15 seconds to get them to react but they were aggressively eating the crankbait. Two totally different speeds / cadences. I’ve been using my Dobyns Champion 734 for the Tactial Crank and it’s been working well.
Isn't it fascinating?! That's EXACTLY what we experienced when this started. Why does one have to go so slow but the other can unleash a feed response like nothing else?! Its amazing!!
I am not that good with crankbaits. I have trouble handling the treble hooks but I know that practice makes perfect and believe me I need a lot of practice. Thanks for the detail video.
You guys never disappoint. Great video! Might be too late to be seen by you but I’ll ask anyway. {Do you have any bait or gear tips on cold water cranking in DIRTY COLD water?} My local lake (only a few hours from Clear Lake) is 12-18 inches visibility 12 months a year from one end to the other. Very fertile water. Any tips? Thanks again guys and thanks for one of the best channels out there.
We had to cut it off somewhere. The Big M and about 4 or 5 other baits just didn't quite slip in this time around. We always sit afterwards and debate what should or shouldn't have made the cut 😀
Caught a nice 3lber on speed cranking in a small body of water with small fish in it, can't wait to expand on this technique, thx tactical, happy holidays
Spro rock crawler, both the 50 and the 55 in phantom brown and ozark craw were absolutely deadly for me this year. Paired up with the st croix victory 72 mhm.
We have tryed so hard to get this technique to work on the delta have some luck on deep x 100 but anything deeper haven't been able to find success.... we miss yall in cali no more delta love 😢
Thanks guys for everything you do. After watching all of your cranking videos im seriously torn between the Dobyns 805 & Zodias glass rod. I plan to throw & speed crank your Tactical DD, DD22s, & 6XD/8XD mainly. 10xd maybe rarely. Please help me make this decision LOL Thanks 😅
Personally I'd go Zodias glass. The shorter glass action loads incredibly deep and keeps them pinned on a variety of hooks. But if the 10XD becomes a primary bait, you're better off with the 805 for sure.
Man that tactical crank has just been killing this summer. Just today over 30 fish. While everyone was tossing little flukes for the schooling fish I was going deep. Nothing under 3lbs a few 4’s. This has been the norm for the last two months atleast twice a week. I was hollering like a nut case for hours. And I tried other cranks but no dice. Put the tactical dd back on and it’s game on again and again.
Have you guys tried the St. Croix Legend Glass rods? They are similar to the Mojo Glass but with Fuji Alconite guides and the awesome 15 year warranty. Other than for my magnum and/or extra deep cranking needs (Phenix X-14 7'11" H composite, need the graphite for driving those bigger hooks in) I rely on these rods for cranking. They took crankbaits from one of my back seat techniques to a giga-confidence technique. Also sort of surprised you haven't had success cold water speed cranking with the Rapala DTs. For me, the DTs outfish any other crankbait in frigid water and I fish them fast. If they really aren't going for fast, I fish a shad rap instead.
i was leaning towards the dobyns xp especially since since on sale at tw but seems like zodias is more apt to handle other scenarios that dont involve deep divers and speed cranking 🤘
I'm loving this series...I have for the past couple of years! THANKS! Is there a way to get your input on possible early Spring fishing destinations in Tennessee...just some pointers? I'd be coming from Michigan.
@@tacticalbassin Thanks! I am a kayak fisherman...unfortunately at this time a paddle kayak fisherman. Does that make a difference? I know, from your video's, that Chickamauga is huge...
Learned so many valueable things from your videos, thanks for all the effort you are putting in making them! On the topic of deep cranking: wouldn't sinking crankbaits be an option to reach and successfully fish these deeper depths. Maybe also an opportunity to down size the cranks. Any experience and tips on that?
I love lipless crankbaits. I haven't had much luck with any other hard baits. I might have to have a go at that DD though. Rabbit hole for sure.. haha. 🤘🏻
I’m going to pick up some Deps Evokes on the TW sale. That’s the new crankbait that Kenta Kimura designed and has been a hit with bassmaster elite series guys
Awesome video as always Matt and Tim. Definitely timed well as I finish out my Black Friday cart on TW. I watched this a second time after I thought the impossible happened, but did you make it through this entire video without a strong BURN BURN BURN PAUSE?!
For shallower cold water cranking is the Ott Defoe garage crank acceptable? I think I remember you testing it one winter but I’m not sure it was true cold water cranking or just fall crankbait fishing. I tried cranking on my home water with a tactical crank and promptly wedged it into the bottom.
I'm so surprised to hear Matt's favorite is the Azuma.... That thing is HUGE! I've caught them with it though. It'll cast a mile with the right setup also
Hey guys, thanks for the video! I am brand new to crankbaits, haven’t even thrown one. I got a bunch of crankbaits from my grandpa while I was visiting him over the holidays. I got the full spectrum of shallow to deep. I was wondering what your thoughts are on the Duckett Silverado med/heavy for cranking? Are there better rods in the $100 range?
I would love to throw more crank baits but I'm dealing with shallow & weedy. (Long Island, NY) Most places here don't exceed 8' deep so most crank baits are out. Any recommendations?
hi, I'm having a hard time which fishing rod is which on the website you mention loomis 968 but when I click on the link I only see a choice of length and MH/H and so on. what classification is it on a stick?? best regards Pierre
Great video as always! So just wondering as a novice fisherman here. I started out throwing the academy sports brand and when I started looking at "better" crankbaits I went 6th sense, I've watched a lot of yalls videos and can only remember hearing them once. So my question is do yall use them much, and what is your overall thoughts on their stuff?
Hey guys I enjoy your videos very helpful thank you so much. I've tried cranking a few time no luck though. I'm looking to get the right set up. So in this particular video the rods you suggested are they medium heavy, heavy, fast, extra fast? Maybe I don't have the terminology correct. Thank you
If you were to recommend a method to learn first when first getting into bass fishing what would it be . Want to get gear but don't know where to start . I have a MH 7ft fast action . Should I focus on learning Finesse fishing more first . Looking for quantity over quality for right now.
Can you use the intenza 7’6” glass for 6xd and 10xd without maxing out the rod like you talked about at the end? Or would you recommend getting another rod for bigger and deeper cranks?
Tons of great info once again, thanks guys! If you had to pick one reel for deep cranking - which would it be, the Tranx 200 or Bantam MGL? Both great reels, but I’ve already got the Orochi Launcher and need to pick the best reel for it. Thanks.
I like how you guys didn't just choose one company and only design bait with only one. You guys are such tackle junkies that you found companies whose styles aligned with your fishing styles and these are great but let's refine for this middle area that you're missing out on and everything that you guys have created, touched, and refined smashes! Have you guys purchased and been able to tryout the new 6th Sense Draw glidebait yet? I would like to see your thoughts on it
Thanks Brian! We really have strived to find the right partner for each project to bring the best bait/item forward that we could. Hopefully we get to do more of that in the future as well. We haven't had a chance to fish the Draw yet. We've seen the hype, just haven't been on the right bite.
St Croix's Bass X, medium heavy moderate action, 7'2" is a phenomenally cheap option for larger squarebills and lipless cranks, havent really tried it on deep divers but it seems to have the back bone, just think the big honkin deep divers would be too much for it. I'd like to try it with your tactical DD since its a smaller deep diver with less drag as it swims. The rod is also my favorite finesse jig rod, it just does alot if anyone needs a budget rod for this style of fishing.
Hey guys I love everything you do and hope to meet you guys one day. I bought two poison adrenas because of you guys videos one heavy for flipping and a med heavy for my Texas rig stuff. If I was going to buy a spinning rod for an overall spinning rod and wanted to get the adrena which one would you say? Or should I go for something different? You guys turned me into a shimano addict and might not ever buy something different. I would imagine that the spinning rod is as sensitive or more than the casting rods. Thank you once again for everything you do.
@@tacticalbassin thank you guys for the quick response and gals because I know your wives are a huge part of what you do so huge shout out to them. Keep up the good work all of you.
Thanks for another great video guys! I’ve been in the fence for a while between the 968cbr and the 906cbr. I’ve already got the 845cbr but I’m looking to add a second cranking rod. I don’t throw extra deep divers often so I’m leaning towards the 906 but if I wanted to could the 906 handle say a 10xd or an Azuma 24?
It definitely will NOT throw those big baits. I wish it would but it won't unless you force it to the absolute limit. Its PERFECT for the Tactical crank up to about a 6XD
Great video! Thanks again. Quick question: I currently own the Dobbyn's 805 CB rod for heavy cranking, but I need other rods for "Traditional Size" crankbaits, Squarebills, and Lipless crankbaits. Your favorite rods, in the Loomis IMX Pro lineup for these types of baits is the 906 CBR for "Traditional Size" cranking and 845 CBR for the Squarbills and Lipless Crankbaits. These rods are both Medium Heavy rods with very similar characteristics with the main difference being the 906 is 7'6" and the 845 is 7'. Would just one of these rods work for all three cases? If so, which would excel the most between the 906 and 845 if you wanted only one rod for these three techniques? I should mention that I also intend to purchase the Loomis 843C MBR if that makes a difference, and I would consider the Megabass Flat Side Special in place of either the 906 or 845 CBR rods. Thanks.
Thanks for the advice. I went ahead with the purchase of the Megabass Flat Side Special for Rattletraps/Squarebills plus other uses. Plan to pick up the 906 when it is back in stock. Appreciate the details you give in the guides. Thanks.
I’m purchasing either the NRX+ 904c MBR or the NRX+ 844c MBR today…Can I deep crank with them? I’m only 5’-9” and a little concerned about the longer 904. What techniques can I fish on these ( A-rig, glide, flip/pitch jigs)? Would you go for the longer 904 rod or stay with the 844? I already have the NRX+ 843 MBR if that helps you make your suggestion.
I really like that 844 (personal preference). If it were me, I'd stay there. The 4 power isn't a giant step up from the 3 power... its not quite as stout as you're thinking. Bigger jigs, you can crank in a pinch (I landed a big one on video recently doing exactly that), worms, texas rigs, etc... Probably not glide, A rig, Flip.
I really enjoy shallow & deep cranking. Still not proficient but getting better at finding the right spots. I asked a question in the high end rod series but got no response. Your thoughts on the Millerod series? I bought the Swimsanity, very happy with it. Any in the series you’ve tried?
@@tacticalbassin I have called your (Matt’s) number several times (707 area code with a voicemail that confirms Matt Allen) to set up an on site visit and have not received a return call. Is there a better number to call? Would love to fish Chic sometime, or an Alabama lake of your choice, please let me know how to contact for a reservation.
What do you guys think of the suspending Shad Rap RS or the Suspending Fat Free Shad (like the Suspending Fingerling or Fry) for speed cranking in cold water? I've always wondered why you guys don't favor suspending crankbaits for your cold water "BURN BURN BURN... pause" classic retrieve.
The honest reason we lean away from suspending baits is we go with heavy hooks (which makes them sink) and we would lose a TON of them when they didn't float back out of snags.
I’m kinda surprised y’all haven’t had a animal or a subscriber video bomb y’all like everything else has 😂 This video series has been expensive. I may or may not have paired a 3000 vanford with a 7’ medium SLX 😏
LOVE IT! Probably my favorite technique overall... And don't say topwater because everyone knows that it's the best 😅 but I'm referring to the other favorite, year round technique. As a huge Megabass fan, gotta say, it's ridiculous that they put such garbage hardware on the crankbaits🤦♂️
You know.. the hooks on the Deep X 300 aren't bad if you're cranking on ultralight tackle but I dumped a 12+ on a bend out once... and only once... I upgrade them all now... and will never stop. 👍
@@tacticalbassin ahh that hurt just telling me about it! I know it did lol I haven't really fished the 300 though. I was mostly referring to the Deep 6
With The IMX 906 and 845 CBRs out of stock and the sale ending today, does one go to the 845 GCX or go over to a Dobyns Champion XP 765 or 705 for 6XD and your Tactical cranks?
@@tacticalbassin you guys are awesome! Unbelievable you have the time to respond to folks considering how busy you must be. It means a lot when you do that!
this channel is so underrated, got all of my baits/rods/reels from here. Easily my overall favorite fishing channel :)
Watched every part of this series over the last week! Bought my own Christmas gifts too! Now I'm broke. Lol. Thanks guys!
Ha! Hang in there!!
@@tacticalbassin Already filling the next cart! Lol
I just told my wife that Matt said my tackle addiction is a disease.
Unbelievable, I've been watching you guys for years and have learned so much, thank you. The way you present your videos is spot on
Thank you!
Matt...27 different colors for the rock crawler. You picked a great one. Thanks for the explainations, much appreciated.
after years of saltwater fishing the new jersey coast, i'm going all in kayak fishing freshwater, matt and tim you have helped so much! i'm really looking forward to bass fishing this year. the best part about discovering your videos is i've only watched a handful so far, but my winter will be filled with your excellent videos. thank you and thanks for your advice on the slx dc. i picked up the 8.1 and paired it with a st.croix rod that i can't wait to break in. Thanks for all you do!
Had a box of rock crawler s and brats. For Ozark stream's ,saw your speed cranking show orders 3 DDs.Crazy how good it works.been told hole life c baits have to hit something.how dumd of me to believe,thanks Matt for opening my eyes. Been a winter fisherman hole life ,hate fishing slow.no more.my new favorite cold water lure.this week all week,air 60 water 42.speedcrankin ,4 days in a row.im so excited,speedcrakin best fishing tip I've had in 40 years.first year doing it.great thing about being old fisherman learning curve,1 hour or 2.thanks a bunch for this one guys
Way to go James! We're so glad to hear you're having fun!!
Whenever I watch your guys' amazing videos and start adding things to my cart on TW it makes me very thankful I'm single and have no one to be mad at me for spending so much on gear 🤣
Ha! 😂
AWESOME JOB AS ALWAYS. Great break down of the baits and there actions,and when to use them, and the rod and reel combos. I really like how yall always link everything below in the description. I also want to thank both of yall for making me alot better of a fisherman. I have learned a TON from yall. Thanks so much.
Thank you for taking the time to let us know! We really appreciate it Joshua!
Once you become proficient in cranking, you'll want to be an expert in lure retrieval. Losing your favorite crank can be a total bummer. Props to tactical bassin for a really great primer on lure retrieval. A must watch
One of the things I’ve always taught to all my nephews who I’ve gotten into fishing!! Especially since they use my gear so often!!
That was probably the best crank video I've ever seen. Thanks for all your great content. I'm learning so much.
Do a video on techniques that are difficult out of a kayak and how to overcome the obstacles with that. Like deep cranking!
Love how in depth you go on this type of stuff! Without these videos I would be spending entirely to much money on rods alone trying to find out what rods work for which types of cranks!
We're happy to help 👊
Gentlemen ... easily the best tutorial on cranking overall. I was curious about a good all around cranking rod, and you sold me on the Zodias. Thx!
Even watching this in northern Europe, mainly fishing for pikes and zanders/pikeperch, i really apreciate all the honest infos i can get from all of your videos. Thank you so very much, not only for making me NOT spending my money on bad/not fitting equipment! It's a pitty that u don't do (northern) Pike/Musky videos and guides... ; ))
13k views, zero dislikes
This is how you know when you've got an awesome community of subscribers and the content you are producing is truly 100% top notch!
Thank you Zach!!
Yes I was watching Tim fishing and I don't understand why he kept fishing off the front of the boat consistently instead of scattering at around the boat possibly to catch more fish if you could answer that for me that would be great?
And when I'm watching Matt fish he fixes all over the boat not just in one area I was just taken by that and couldn't understand why you would just fish off the front of the boat consistently for hour at a time
Thank you Matt and Tim! I've been speed cranking on my home lake here in California and each day I go out I'm the only guy catching fish with others slow fishing bottom contact with no luck. One guy even told his buddy I was reeling my bait too fast and that's not how you want to work it (lol). I've been on a budget and historically have never fished crankbaits much so I was having to crank on my 6'6 medium heavy bass x rod. Today I lost a few fish due to my rod so I invested in the Dobyn's, very excited.
Thats awesome!! Way to dial it in despite the non belief all around you!
My favorite deep crankbait rod is a Ark Tharp Rocket Launcher. Hard to beat for the money.
Great video guy I watch a lot of the hookup cause I live in Az and a lot of what they say is true and good info they have trouble sometimes not giving good enough budget options not everyone is on a boat, I use a kayak and need one rod to do it all and you guys nailed it thanks.
🔥🔥 absolutely awesome Tim and Matt,thank you so much ❤️👊
Thanks Ken!!
That tactical DD has slated them for me in the middle of summer here in Illinois in some of the power plant lakes when other deep divers just don’t get bit had some really good days like 30/40+ fish on it great bait simply fantastic
That's so awesome! Thanks for letting us know! We love to hear that its working!!
Love these buyers guide series. Keep em coming guys!
Thanks Hunter!
Great video guys! I'm brushing up on my crankbait knowledge. Lots of great options. I've had a lot of success on Rapala DT's in the Shad color. I don't know what it is, but it just seems to flat catch 'em on these northern natural lakes. I also really like Bluegill, Parrot, and Red Crawdad. Those four colors in the DT6, 10, and 16 and I'm set most of the time!
Love the dd crank you guys made ...caught a 4.10 on it in ultra clear water 30 ft of visibility water Temps in the 50s by no means a giant but a really nice fish up here in Massachusetts ..thanks guys!
Thats awesome!! Nicely done 👊🏻
I use the champion xp glass in the 7'3" heavy version for the 8 and 10 xd. Seems to keep them pegged pretty well with EWG hooks. It has a nice parabolic action.
I fish in a land where i seldom get below more than 5 feet. but this was pretty cool to watch!
Thanks Boys.
Thanks for coming along anyway! The right video for you is still ahead.
@@tacticalbassin I still watch it them. in case i happen upon a real body of water.
can't wait!
Well done guys!!! Love the tactical cranks and Rapala DT series. Only other one is the bandit line - 200 - 300 series fills a nice mid depth. Caught a bunch of solid bass in 46 degree water in MA yesterday speed cranking the tactical crank and also jerk baiting with the lucky craft SP. It was interesting as I needed to pause the jerkbait up to 15 seconds to get them to react but they were aggressively eating the crankbait. Two totally different speeds / cadences. I’ve been using my Dobyns Champion 734 for the Tactial Crank and it’s been working well.
Isn't it fascinating?! That's EXACTLY what we experienced when this started. Why does one have to go so slow but the other can unleash a feed response like nothing else?! Its amazing!!
I love your videos I always look forward of watching your videos I learned so much from you guys you guys are amazing
Thank you Robert!
I am not that good with crankbaits. I have trouble handling the treble hooks but I know that practice makes perfect and believe me I need a lot of practice. Thanks for the detail video.
We're happy to help!
I like the 14.5 Berkley dredger for the cold water. Super small profile and it will dig.
Grabbed some TDD cranks, can’t wait for them to arrive and put them to work!
You're going to have a blast!
A shadRap should be on this list! By far the best small profile crank I’ve ever used.
The Shad Rap might make the cut in the future. There are a few gems that didn't quite squeak onto the list.
You guys never disappoint. Great video! Might be too late to be seen by you but I’ll ask anyway. {Do you have any bait or gear tips on cold water cranking in DIRTY COLD water?} My local lake (only a few hours from Clear Lake) is 12-18 inches visibility 12 months a year from one end to the other. Very fertile water. Any tips? Thanks again guys and thanks for one of the best channels out there.
Brilliant!!!
Keep it up fellas!! Lovin’ the content!!
Thanks!!
My buddy was using a certain lure next to me this weekend and outfished me 15 to 1. I ordered 12 of them
No Megabass Big M 7.5? Interesting. Great video as always guys 🔥👍🏻
We had to cut it off somewhere. The Big M and about 4 or 5 other baits just didn't quite slip in this time around. We always sit afterwards and debate what should or shouldn't have made the cut 😀
wish you guys always did a video every day!
Ha! Thanks Jason!!
Priceless information. Thank you guys so much for the knowledge 👌🎣😎
Thank you! We're happy to help
Caught a nice 3lber on speed cranking in a small body of water with small fish in it, can't wait to expand on this technique, thx tactical, happy holidays
Awesome! Keep going!
Cant wait for you all to come back to Falcon lake you all slayed the bass with those power worms!!
We can't wait to come back! Such a fun lake!!
Spro rock crawler, both the 50 and the 55 in phantom brown and ozark craw were absolutely deadly for me this year. Paired up with the st croix victory 72 mhm.
That sounds like fun!!
We have tryed so hard to get this technique to work on the delta have some luck on deep x 100 but anything deeper haven't been able to find success.... we miss yall in cali no more delta love 😢
Hang in there Josh! Just know, it does work. Outside structure in the heart of summer 😉
Thanks guys for everything you do. After watching all of your cranking videos im seriously torn between the Dobyns 805 & Zodias glass rod. I plan to throw & speed crank your Tactical DD, DD22s, & 6XD/8XD mainly. 10xd maybe rarely. Please help me make this decision LOL Thanks 😅
Personally I'd go Zodias glass. The shorter glass action loads incredibly deep and keeps them pinned on a variety of hooks. But if the 10XD becomes a primary bait, you're better off with the 805 for sure.
More great info.thanks for the detail
Hi. I use the dobyns champion XP 806 cd. I use them too for big blade jig.
Man that tactical crank has just been killing this summer. Just today over 30 fish. While everyone was tossing little flukes for the schooling fish I was going deep. Nothing under 3lbs a few 4’s. This has been the norm for the last two months atleast twice a week. I was hollering like a nut case for hours. And I tried other cranks but no dice. Put the tactical dd back on and it’s game on again and again.
That is awesome! Thank you for sharing 👊🏻
Have you guys tried the St. Croix Legend Glass rods? They are similar to the Mojo Glass but with Fuji Alconite guides and the awesome 15 year warranty. Other than for my magnum and/or extra deep cranking needs (Phenix X-14 7'11" H composite, need the graphite for driving those bigger hooks in) I rely on these rods for cranking. They took crankbaits from one of my back seat techniques to a giga-confidence technique.
Also sort of surprised you haven't had success cold water speed cranking with the Rapala DTs. For me, the DTs outfish any other crankbait in frigid water and I fish them fast. If they really aren't going for fast, I fish a shad rap instead.
i was leaning towards the dobyns xp especially since since on sale at tw but seems like zodias is more apt to handle other scenarios that dont involve deep divers and speed cranking 🤘
I'm loving this series...I have for the past couple of years! THANKS! Is there a way to get your input on possible early Spring fishing destinations in Tennessee...just some pointers? I'd be coming from Michigan.
I'm so glad you're enjoying it! By far the most popular is right here on Chickamauga.
@@tacticalbassin Thanks! I am a kayak fisherman...unfortunately at this time a paddle kayak fisherman. Does that make a difference? I know, from your video's, that Chickamauga is huge...
I am impressed by 6th senses line of cranks and deep cranks. I’ve loved every hardbait I’ve gotten from them. Not a big fan of their plastics tho.
Learned so many valueable things from your videos, thanks for all the effort you are putting in making them! On the topic of deep cranking: wouldn't sinking crankbaits be an option to reach and successfully fish these deeper depths. Maybe also an opportunity to down size the cranks. Any experience and tips on that?
Love my DTs. Don’t really get to fish super deep, but I fish the DT 10s all the way to the DT Fat 3 square bill and the DT Fat 1 wakebait!!
Nice!! Those are great baits!
DT’s are a very under rated winter crank
Good Crankbait tips. Tim FYI The Rapala DT doesn’t come in a 12.
You guys are so awesome
Whats a good deep crankbait rod for kayaking? Thanks for the great videos!!
I love lipless crankbaits. I haven't had much luck with any other hard baits. I might have to have a go at that DD though. Rabbit hole for sure.. haha. 🤘🏻
It's fun!!
I’m going to pick up some Deps Evokes on the TW sale. That’s the new crankbait that Kenta Kimura designed and has been a hit with bassmaster elite series guys
We've been keeping an eye on that one as well.
I love fishing suspended jigs over crqnk baits I just haven’t let myself dive into the crank bait world yet!!!
Take the plunge! Its well worth the effort.
Awesome video as always Matt and Tim. Definitely timed well as I finish out my Black Friday cart on TW. I watched this a second time after I thought the impossible happened, but did you make it through this entire video without a strong BURN BURN BURN PAUSE?!
😂😂 We might have made it!
I caught that too. I was like “Matt did even say it when talking speed cranking “ 😂. #BBBP
Need a BBBP hat/ shirt guys
For shallower cold water cranking is the Ott Defoe garage crank acceptable? I think I remember you testing it one winter but I’m not sure it was true cold water cranking or just fall crankbait fishing. I tried cranking on my home water with a tactical crank and promptly wedged it into the bottom.
Yes, that's a great crank. We fish them quite a bit and will cover it later in the guides 👍🏼
Great video and awesome tips
Thanks Rich!
I'm so surprised to hear Matt's favorite is the Azuma....
That thing is HUGE!
I've caught them with it though. It'll cast a mile with the right setup also
The 22 and 24 are significantly smaller than the 25. That bait slays!!
Hey guys, thanks for the video! I am brand new to crankbaits, haven’t even thrown one. I got a bunch of crankbaits from my grandpa while I was visiting him over the holidays. I got the full spectrum of shallow to deep. I was wondering what your thoughts are on the Duckett Silverado med/heavy for cranking? Are there better rods in the $100 range?
Got a huge smallie on the ZBoss…fun.
Thats awesome!!
I would love to throw more crank baits but I'm dealing with shallow & weedy. (Long Island, NY) Most places here don't exceed 8' deep so most crank baits are out. Any recommendations?
The video for you is still to come 👍
hi, I'm having a hard time which fishing rod is which on the website you mention loomis 968 but when I click on the link I only see a choice of length and MH/H and so on. what classification is it on a stick?? best regards Pierre
Oooooo I’ve been waiting for this
Thanks for checking it out!
Great video as always!
So just wondering as a novice fisherman here. I started out throwing the academy sports brand and when I started looking at "better" crankbaits I went 6th sense, I've watched a lot of yalls videos and can only remember hearing them once. So my question is do yall use them much, and what is your overall thoughts on their stuff?
There is alot of really good crankbaits from alot of good companies. When they say rabbit hole they mean it.
6th sense are great baits all around. There are no bad quality baits from them
Hey I never see anything about jointed crank baits. Just wondering if you could shed some light on that
Hey guys I enjoy your videos very helpful thank you so much. I've tried cranking a few time no luck though. I'm looking to get the right set up. So in this particular video the rods you suggested are they medium heavy, heavy, fast, extra fast? Maybe I don't have the terminology correct. Thank you
They're medium heavy and moderate
I'm new at fishing lures. Should I fish them fast or slow?
If you were to recommend a method to learn first when first getting into bass fishing what would it be . Want to get gear but don't know where to start . I have a MH 7ft fast action . Should I focus on learning Finesse fishing more first . Looking for quantity over quality for right now.
So for a newbie it sounds like I should go with the glass !!!! I’m looking to crank 15 to 25 ft 7’6 is that recommend ??
KVD was weighting 6xd’s for a long time to get deeper
Can you use the intenza 7’6” glass for 6xd and 10xd without maxing out the rod like you talked about at the end? Or would you recommend getting another rod for bigger and deeper cranks?
Tons of great info once again, thanks guys! If you had to pick one reel for deep cranking - which would it be, the Tranx 200 or Bantam MGL? Both great reels, but I’ve already got the Orochi Launcher and need to pick the best reel for it. Thanks.
Bantam MGL for sure. Longer cast distance 👍🏼
@@tacticalbassin sweet, thanks!
Surprised I didn’t see the Orochi Launcher on this buyer’s guide
Or Tomahawk
I like how you guys didn't just choose one company and only design bait with only one. You guys are such tackle junkies that you found companies whose styles aligned with your fishing styles and these are great but let's refine for this middle area that you're missing out on and everything that you guys have created, touched, and refined smashes!
Have you guys purchased and been able to tryout the new 6th Sense Draw glidebait yet? I would like to see your thoughts on it
Thanks Brian! We really have strived to find the right partner for each project to bring the best bait/item forward that we could. Hopefully we get to do more of that in the future as well. We haven't had a chance to fish the Draw yet. We've seen the hype, just haven't been on the right bite.
@@tacticalbassin well when the season is right I look forward to your review on it.
Matt/Tim what’s a good budget crankbait rod?
will the expride B 6'10 medium moderate-fast work for cranking
St Croix's Bass X, medium heavy moderate action, 7'2" is a phenomenally cheap option for larger squarebills and lipless cranks, havent really tried it on deep divers but it seems to have the back bone, just think the big honkin deep divers would be too much for it. I'd like to try it with your tactical DD since its a smaller deep diver with less drag as it swims. The rod is also my favorite finesse jig rod, it just does alot if anyone needs a budget rod for this style of fishing.
I would think that would be fine with our crank 👍
Have you tried the slx cranking rods yet?
Hey guys I love everything you do and hope to meet you guys one day. I bought two poison adrenas because of you guys videos one heavy for flipping and a med heavy for my Texas rig stuff. If I was going to buy a spinning rod for an overall spinning rod and wanted to get the adrena which one would you say? Or should I go for something different? You guys turned me into a shimano addict and might not ever buy something different. I would imagine that the spinning rod is as sensitive or more than the casting rods. Thank you once again for everything you do.
That's awesome! If you want an all around spinning to do everything, it's definitely the 7' medium.
@@tacticalbassin thank you guys for the quick response and gals because I know your wives are a huge part of what you do so huge shout out to them. Keep up the good work all of you.
Thanks for another great video guys! I’ve been in the fence for a while between the 968cbr and the 906cbr. I’ve already got the 845cbr but I’m looking to add a second cranking rod. I don’t throw extra deep divers often so I’m leaning towards the 906 but if I wanted to could the 906 handle say a 10xd or an Azuma 24?
It definitely will NOT throw those big baits. I wish it would but it won't unless you force it to the absolute limit. Its PERFECT for the Tactical crank up to about a 6XD
@@tacticalbassin will the 968 handle smaller baits like the tactical cranks and smaller deep divers or is it strictly for larger cranks?
what do you guys think of the st croix legend glass rods?
Great video! Thanks again. Quick question: I currently own the Dobbyn's 805 CB rod for heavy cranking, but I need other rods for "Traditional Size" crankbaits, Squarebills, and Lipless crankbaits. Your favorite rods, in the Loomis IMX Pro lineup for these types of baits is the 906 CBR for "Traditional Size" cranking and 845 CBR for the Squarbills and Lipless Crankbaits. These rods are both Medium Heavy rods with very similar characteristics with the main difference being the 906 is 7'6" and the 845 is 7'. Would just one of these rods work for all three cases? If so, which would excel the most between the 906 and 845 if you wanted only one rod for these three techniques? I should mention that I also intend to purchase the Loomis 843C MBR if that makes a difference, and I would consider the Megabass Flat Side Special in place of either the 906 or 845 CBR rods. Thanks.
If you're open to a flat side I'd get a 906 and a flat side 👍🏼 That would be fun! If only one, the 845 cbr for sure.
Thanks for the advice. I went ahead with the purchase of the Megabass Flat Side Special for Rattletraps/Squarebills plus other uses. Plan to pick up the 906 when it is back in stock. Appreciate the details you give in the guides. Thanks.
What water temp would you start to transition from a tight wobble to a wide wobble?
I’m purchasing either the NRX+ 904c MBR or the NRX+ 844c MBR today…Can I deep crank with them? I’m only 5’-9” and a little concerned about the longer 904. What techniques can I fish on these ( A-rig, glide, flip/pitch jigs)? Would you go for the longer 904 rod or stay with the 844? I already have the NRX+ 843 MBR if that helps you make your suggestion.
I really like that 844 (personal preference). If it were me, I'd stay there. The 4 power isn't a giant step up from the 3 power... its not quite as stout as you're thinking. Bigger jigs, you can crank in a pinch (I landed a big one on video recently doing exactly that), worms, texas rigs, etc... Probably not glide, A rig, Flip.
I really enjoy shallow & deep cranking. Still not proficient but getting better at finding the right spots. I asked a question in the high end rod series but got no response. Your thoughts on the Millerod series? I bought the Swimsanity, very happy with it. Any in the series you’ve tried?
Thats one of a very short list of rods we haven't tried.
@@tacticalbassin I have called your (Matt’s) number several times (707 area code with a voicemail that confirms Matt Allen) to set up an on site visit and have not received a return call. Is there a better number to call? Would love to fish Chic sometime, or an Alabama lake of your choice, please let me know how to contact for a reservation.
What do you guys think of the suspending Shad Rap RS or the Suspending Fat Free Shad (like the Suspending Fingerling or Fry) for speed cranking in cold water? I've always wondered why you guys don't favor suspending crankbaits for your cold water "BURN BURN BURN... pause" classic retrieve.
The honest reason we lean away from suspending baits is we go with heavy hooks (which makes them sink) and we would lose a TON of them when they didn't float back out of snags.
@@tacticalbassin I really appreciate the prompt reply. I suppose your hook upgrades create suspending cranks, never thought of that.👍🏻🙌🏻
What is your opinion of the Okuma Guide Select Crankbait Casting Rods?
We haven't had a chance to try that particular option.
I’m kinda surprised y’all haven’t had a animal or a subscriber video bomb y’all like everything else has 😂
This video series has been expensive. I may or may not have paired a 3000 vanford with a 7’ medium SLX 😏
Oh man, you're getting dialed in for sure! I got suckered into 2 more reels and a rod yesterday as well 😂
@@tacticalbassin I kinda (really) want a 1000 vanford for my fury 661 lite 😅
@@tacticalbassin You know your series is good when the creators of the videos are buying more gear because of it! LMAO
LOVE IT! Probably my favorite technique overall...
And don't say topwater because everyone knows that it's the best 😅 but I'm referring to the other favorite, year round technique.
As a huge Megabass fan, gotta say, it's ridiculous that they put such garbage hardware on the crankbaits🤦♂️
You know.. the hooks on the Deep X 300 aren't bad if you're cranking on ultralight tackle but I dumped a 12+ on a bend out once... and only once... I upgrade them all now... and will never stop. 👍
@@tacticalbassin ahh that hurt just telling me about it! I know it did lol
I haven't really fished the 300 though. I was mostly referring to the Deep 6
Tim: this is like a finesse crankbait, light hooks light line
Matt: *3X hooks, braid to leader, bashing it on bottom*
😂😂😂
Do you guys have any experience with the new Zodias 7’ 11” glass crank bait rod. If so is it a good option
I haven't put it through the paces yet. I expect it to be an excellent option... but we'll see.
How long of a leader do you guys use when going braid to mono?
Sup TB!
Anyone know if the 8’0” H+ Expride would make a great deep cranking rod? 10xd etc.
Yes!!
I know it a bass channel but I would mind seeing a musky gear guide.
Awesome great video ++
Thank you!!
With The IMX 906 and 845 CBRs out of stock and the sale ending today, does one go to the 845 GCX or go over to a Dobyns Champion XP 765 or 705 for 6XD and your Tactical cranks?
I'd go to the GCX. Its the identical action, just a slightly downgraded blank (which is not a big deal when cranking).
@@tacticalbassin you guys are awesome! Unbelievable you have the time to respond to folks considering how busy you must be. It means a lot when you do that!