Best advice EVER! I listened to one of your OG videos years ago about clips and crankbaits! Caught giants with them. Don't listen to TH-camrs that bad mouth them. Buy quality ones they work! Balzz is the MAN!
You lack the big ego and narcissism of you tube Mikey , I don't subscribe to very many because of it but you come across as sincere and genuine so I'm on board.... Bog is bad ass too
I would highly recommend for spring and summer look into the River2Sea biggie poppa. I have multiple double digits on those. But flat sided cranks kill it in cold water.
Picked up the cheapy Bass Pro Crankin' rod and Johnny Morris baitcaster this summer as my first dedicated crankin' rod. I think it cost me $20 or so after using my points but even at full price it's a cheap rig. Very happy with the setup.
Yes sir! Don't have to spend a ton to get a good crankbait rod! Have a couple of the Bass Pro Crankin' Sticks and a Lews Hack Attack crankbait rod. Have caught a lot of fish on them!
dang it Mikey, I’ve got too many rods, but after hearing go on about the HDIII rod and reading all the TW reviews, i think I may have to get the 7’3” for cranking. 😂
Hey man, just one more you need to add to your collection, the RK55, the rock crawler, I live in North East Tennessee and our 2 biggest lakes here are pretty clear. We fished a little derby on Jan.1 on South Holston lake and believe it or not the water temp was 50.5, couldn't believe it. But the water is very clear, I mean we had a 10 to 15 mph winds and dark clouds all day and we caught right at 14 lbs, we lost a couple that would have helped, it took 21 and change for 1st, 19 and change for 2nd and 3rd and 4th was both 17 and change. We had I think between 40 and 50 boats. But the fish were shallow, so maybe give them a try, they sure made a believer out of me! Guess they took the place of the old wiggle wart. Thanks for sharing, stay safe out there on and off the water. Semper Fi from an old Marine
Have you ever tried the bagley flatside? I never hear anyone mention that one, but my local tackle shop seams to carry more of those than anything else and they work great once they're in the water they just don't cast the best being as they're made outta balsa wood.
I wonder about rattles in crankbaits during winter? I heard they weren’t good to use in winter. But the berkley cranks you mentioned come with a tungsten knocker, so hmmm?
Hey Mikey, great stuff one thing that I had and I have done for a long time when it comes to crank Bates and top waters. I remove the split ring and use just that clip on the Bait nose. This especially works great if you’re throwing wake baits. Just that little extra weight will keep the bait from running true. Hope your holiday was safe.
Just watched for the first time. All the crank baits. I can't afford as many as you showed. I could only pick out the top 3 in your lineup to buy. I don't ever grade your videos but this one I have a hard time with. It just relates to affordability. Thats all.
I fish a highly pressured lake and I’ve done some serious damage on that MegaBass Sonic Side. I catch fish on it all year long but it really shines from fall up through the spawn and smallies will destroy it!
As a kid, those and spinners were all I used, with my little spincaster reel, I just had to keep cranking without knowing how to do anything. The bait would come out slow enough to work.
I have some ko blanks of that megabass crank and its got 98% of the same action. Saved me a ton of money lol. I dont fish megabass lures because honestly they are over priced. The blanks and paint dont cost that much lol they are making a killing off those lures in profit. Its marked up 5 times at least the cost to make those lures lol.
Only wide wobble I like to throw in the winter is the wiggle Wart or Rock Crawler. Otherwise, I like the flat side cranks especially balsa. Check out Black Label Balsa. Great video. 👍
Another awesome video! I realize I'm an old guy but we used to kill with the Bomber Model As and the slimmer Fat-Free Shads on the California Delta. The Fat Free Shad is a skinnier crankbait, but now nobody even talks about them. Weird. Anyway, thanks again for bringing us along.
Great video, flat sides flat out catch em. I'm honestly surprised the megabass ones are $20, I figured more. I've got a couple of PH custom lures flat sides, those run $25 a pop. Great baits though, check em out sometime. Phil Hunt is a great dude
What I find interesting about crankbait fishing, is that there are so many fishermen still cranking with fluorocarbon, when David Fritz exclusively cranks with braids for a lot of good reasons. I found it once you tried it's hard to go back to Floral carbon. Oh well just the thought. Oh by the way I think there's one crankbait that you did leave out and that's the megabass flap slap.
Great instructional video. I know you were using the round side down here in Florida because that’s what we all use. Bought a few flat side baits on the advice of Bernie Schultz. Would you be using them here in FLORIDA? Been missing some of your videos. Not sure why the algorithm isn’t bringing no them to me. I’m still subscribed. Tight lines
Love it! Good info! I have very poor eyesight. So I avoid having to repeatedly tie if I can get away with it. Everyone says don’t use a clip!! I’m gonna get me some. What do I have to loose besides 15min and a lot of cussing? 😂
KVD said he’s never had a Berkley Cross Lock fail and I’ve had plenty fail. I won’t ever use them again. He must replace them often. It’s not that they come undone, they break.
Your tips have caught me so many fish I have one for you lurenet offering limited time custom painted Rogue got 2 sets bro these are killer 8 bucks a pop for custom , get outahere as always thanks
In my experience anything below 40 is kind of the breaking point but that dt6 or dt8 bouncing off of rocks super slow can be a grind but catch them bigs in the lower 40s
Lol probably there’s gonna be a lot of lost fish coming at ya lol That fritts side is money Dave gave me one years ago before they hit the market I’ve caught some hammers on it Got a box full of em now
Best advice EVER! I listened to one of your OG videos years ago about clips and crankbaits! Caught giants with them. Don't listen to TH-camrs that bad mouth them. Buy quality ones they work! Balzz is the MAN!
Mikey needs his own show who agrees with me
Saturday morning right after cartoons love this guy real deal
This is his own show. Traditional media is dying off.
Bog needs his own show.
What size clip do you use
You made me use clips a few years back. I just grab some from the salt water sections at tackle shops. You saved me a lot of time as a co angler
I like to throw the Fritz side on a spinning setup because it doesn't cast well.
You lack the big ego and narcissism of you tube Mikey , I don't subscribe to very many because of it but you come across as sincere and genuine so I'm on board....
Bog is bad ass too
The jackal bling 55 is a money flat side as well
I would highly recommend for spring and summer look into the River2Sea biggie poppa. I have multiple double digits on those. But flat sided cranks kill it in cold water.
Picked up the cheapy Bass Pro Crankin' rod and Johnny Morris baitcaster this summer as my first dedicated crankin' rod. I think it cost me $20 or so after using my points but even at full price it's a cheap rig. Very happy with the setup.
Yes sir! Don't have to spend a ton to get a good crankbait rod! Have a couple of the Bass Pro Crankin' Sticks and a Lews Hack Attack crankbait rod. Have caught a lot of fish on them!
I use Cross locks pretty much the same and it lets the Bait move freely.
Been using those for ever. 30 plus years. Those are great.
Hate winter fishing. But thanks for the tips! Going to have to learn to fish winter time for sure
Thanks for the tips...
dang it Mikey, I’ve got too many rods, but after hearing go on about the HDIII rod and reading all the TW reviews, i think I may have to get the 7’3” for cranking. 😂
Hey man, just one more you need to add to your collection, the RK55, the rock crawler, I live in North East Tennessee and our 2 biggest lakes here are pretty clear. We fished a little derby on Jan.1 on South Holston lake and believe it or not the water temp was 50.5, couldn't believe it. But the water is very clear, I mean we had a 10 to 15 mph winds and dark clouds all day and we caught right at 14 lbs, we lost a couple that would have helped, it took 21 and change for 1st, 19 and change for 2nd and 3rd and 4th was both 17 and change. We had I think between 40 and 50 boats. But the fish were shallow, so maybe give them a try, they sure made a believer out of me! Guess they took the place of the old wiggle wart. Thanks for sharing, stay safe out there on and off the water. Semper Fi from an old Marine
Removed all my split rings back in the 90's and use Norman speed clips on cranks and top water hard baits.
No failure from a speed clip yet.
Have you ever tried the bagley flatside? I never hear anyone mention that one, but my local tackle shop seams to carry more of those than anything else and they work great once they're in the water they just don't cast the best being as they're made outta balsa wood.
I wonder about rattles in crankbaits during winter? I heard they weren’t good to use in winter. But the berkley cranks you mentioned come with a tungsten knocker, so hmmm?
Hey Mikey, great stuff one thing that I had and I have done for a long time when it comes to crank Bates and top waters. I remove the split ring and use just that clip on the Bait nose. This especially works great if you’re throwing wake baits. Just that little extra weight will keep the bait from running true. Hope your holiday was safe.
What do you like for a budget ChatterBait rod? Need some help searching, thank you 👍🏼
Well done. Thanks!
Just watched for the first time. All the crank baits. I can't afford as many as you showed. I could only pick out the top 3 in your lineup to buy. I don't ever grade your videos but this one I have a hard time with. It just relates to affordability. Thats all.
I fish a highly pressured lake and I’ve done some serious damage on that MegaBass Sonic Side. I catch fish on it all year long but it really shines from fall up through the spawn and smallies will destroy it!
Definitely gonna have to try that snap, makes good sense
Thanks Mikey for yet another great video.
As a kid, those and spinners were all I used, with my little spincaster reel, I just had to keep cranking without knowing how to do anything. The bait would come out slow enough to work.
Kentucky Blue in the frittside is money.
as many of the places I see you on here i am suprised I have not run into yet in all my spots!! 🤣 As always, freaking awesome content!!
Great info man, thanks.
Frittside, my confident bait year around. Great video!
Your awesome Mikey,your attention to detail is amazing,thank you Mikey and Mr.Bog ❤️❤️
I have some ko blanks of that megabass crank and its got 98% of the same action. Saved me a ton of money lol. I dont fish megabass lures because honestly they are over priced. The blanks and paint dont cost that much lol they are making a killing off those lures in profit. Its marked up 5 times at least the cost to make those lures lol.
Love the fritz!
Only wide wobble I like to throw in the winter is the wiggle Wart or Rock Crawler. Otherwise, I like the flat side cranks especially balsa. Check out Black Label Balsa. Great video. 👍
Good info. Thank you. What size clips?
Another awesome video! I realize I'm an old guy but we used to kill with the Bomber Model As and the slimmer Fat-Free Shads on the California Delta. The Fat Free Shad is a skinnier crankbait, but now nobody even talks about them. Weird. Anyway, thanks again for bringing us along.
Great video, flat sides flat out catch em. I'm honestly surprised the megabass ones are $20, I figured more. I've got a couple of PH custom lures flat sides, those run $25 a pop. Great baits though, check em out sometime. Phil Hunt is a great dude
I am surprised you left out what I consider one of the best flat side baits...the Spro Little John. Another great video.
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Excellent presentation. I noticed that you placed lead dots on some of your lures. Do you attach the dots to get deeper depths on your crank baits?
What I find interesting about crankbait fishing, is that there are so many fishermen still cranking with fluorocarbon, when David Fritz exclusively cranks with braids for a lot of good reasons. I found it once you tried it's hard to go back to Floral carbon. Oh well just the thought. Oh by the way I think there's one crankbait that you did leave out and that's the megabass flap slap.
+1 im experimenting with braid now, im still on fence, but ive caught em....you can feel everything.
Great instructional video. I know you were using the round side down here in Florida because that’s what we all use. Bought a few flat side baits on the advice of Bernie Schultz. Would you be using them here in FLORIDA?
Been missing some of your videos. Not sure why the algorithm isn’t bringing no them to me. I’m still subscribed.
Tight lines
Solid Points!!!
Otts dt6 is money for me in Michigan up until the ice shuts it down.
nice thanks for info
Mikey, Try a Lahr Jensen Speed Trap. I think you’ll like it.
Great video Mikey! Have you done a review lately on your ghost now that you’ve had it several years? Would be curious how you’re liking it.
What size clips you recommend? 26lb 33lb 60lb?
Have been using clips like those for years and definitely won’t throw hard baits without them.
Love it! Good info! I have very poor eyesight. So I avoid having to repeatedly tie if I can get away with it. Everyone says don’t use a clip!! I’m gonna get me some. What do I have to loose besides 15min and a lot of cussing? 😂
I also so saw David Fritz say he throws his cranks on braid no straight braid with no leader all the time regardless of watercolor
Do you put them snap swivels on all the time or just in certain situations?
Love ghost shad style baits. 🤙
What's the size of that owner cranking clip?
KVD said he’s never had a Berkley Cross Lock fail and I’ve had plenty fail. I won’t ever use them again. He must replace them often. It’s not that they come undone, they break.
Would it mess with anything if you take off the split ring all together and just use a quick clip?
What size clip are you using?
Happy New Year's, you and bog
Dude, yeah I’ve lost like a dozen of those mega bass sonic sides on that clip. 😎🤣 Where did you say I could get those replacement CB’s bro….
Dude fuck those snaps
Love the Fritz side. You tried the money badger?
A little but not much yet had a buddy of mine tell me he smashes them on it. Gonna run it on some bluffs and rock in place of the dt 8 a bit
Mikey, I've heard alot of comments about the Bill Lewis ATV square bill, is that more of a summer bait?
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You should have a DOG CAM. on your dog when you goes fishing with you.
I tried that a few years ago I should get that thing back out
Your tips have caught me so many fish I have one for you lurenet offering limited time custom painted Rogue got 2 sets bro these are killer 8 bucks a pop for custom , get outahere as always thanks
Good one Balzz
What size clips do you use for the crankbait I seen another video where you had the clips
I run the 60lbs it's not really for the weight test but they are a little bit bigger so they're easy to work with your fingers
So you talk about colors,so what's the most important color on a crankbait?
Hey Bog!
Like your red pjs.
Speed cranking in the winter 😈
What gloves are those ? They’re sick dude and look warm
What degree water Temps will these baits work in? Our Temps currently are upper 30's to 40 degrees Fahrenheit
In my experience anything below 40 is kind of the breaking point but that dt6 or dt8 bouncing off of rocks super slow can be a grind but catch them bigs in the lower 40s
Replace the clip on the Mini
Max with those clips
Anybody remember the Balsa Blitz?
Clips attached to the split ring is a noob move. Glad to see Bog just chillin with the unicorn hoodie
Nice Job
Why not braid
Pajama dog
I got some sonic side blanks extremely cheap I can send you to try sir. Send me what color you want and I’ll hook you up.
Man stop putting out the juice broski 😆
I thought you said hook your boat up with a clip
I lost my boat
You owe me a boat
🤣 I may have made a huge mistake
Lol probably there’s gonna be a lot of lost fish coming at ya lol
That fritts side is money Dave gave me one years ago before they hit the market I’ve caught some hammers on it
Got a box full of em now
7'3 " jerkbait rod,green leaves on the trees talking about winter cranking? What the heck is going on .
I tried to tell you earlier but you didn’t listen
Geeze 19 bucks for a sqaurebill.