What is your crankbait set up? 2025

stroz reply :

O.k guys I want to get a new crankbait set up for this coming season. I'm curious what you guys are crankin' with More details the better rod,reel,line and goto crankbait.

Thanks in advance

Stroz

KU_Bassmaster. reply :

Shimao Curado 200 B5 - 5:1 gear ratio

Shimano Compre Crankbait rod - MH, Moderate Fast action

Gamma Co-Poly in 10 lbs test

Favorite cranks - Strike King Series 4S, Lucky Craft RC 3.5, Lucky Craft Flat CB, Bomber Square A, Rapala DT10 & 16, Norman DD22, Rat-l-Traps

NEBassMan reply :

Rod - St. Croix Avid 6'6" Medium/Moderate

Reel - Quantum Accurist AC500CX 6.2:1

Line - Yo Zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft-12lb

Cranks - Rapala DT, Strike King Pro Model Series 3, 1, 1S, 4S, Mann's Baby 1-, Norman Deep Baby N, Deep Little N, Strike King Red Eye Shad lipless, and many others...

Jason

cbfishalot reply :

St Croix Legend Tournament 7'0 M Mod Action with a Daiwa Sol spooled with 10lb P-line Fluorocarbon and a Lipless crankbait or a RC 1.5

5bass reply :

Deep cranks- American Rodsmiths 7'6" David Fritts fiberglass medium rod, David Fritts Crankin' reel (4.7:1 ratio), 10# YZH. Favorite cranks are LC CBD-20 and also the 12's,DD22,DT16,Mann's 20+,Megabass Deep-X 200,#9 Shad Raps.....

Ben Lipiec reply :

Crankin' is one of my favorite ways to fish. I have 4 crankin sticks:

1. Kistler Mg 7' composite crankbait rod/ Daiwa advantage reel(all are 6.3:1)/ 10lb. gamma edge flourocarbon. This rod is a great all around crankin' rod. It is usually the first one I pull out of my rod box. I use this one almost everyday.

2. Kistler Helium LTA 7' Medium action/ Daiwa advantage reel/ 12lb. gamma edge flourocarbon. I use this rod mainly for square bill crankbaits or any shallow runner. I like the graphite because I can feel every limb in a laydown and every stump on a shallow flat.

3. Kistler Graphite Plus 7'6" Medium action/ Daiwa Advantage reel/ 10lb. gamma edge flourocarbon. This is one of my favorite rods. This is the rod I pull out when im fishing a DD22 or a DT16 or any other super deep diver. I can use the extra 6 inches to cast further and get the bait deeper.

4. Kistler Mg 7' composite crankbait rod/ Daiwa Advantage reel/ 30lb. Spiderwire Stealth. This rod works great with rattle traps or any other time Im trying to rip my bait out of the grass.

Those 4 combos really narrow it down for me. Every once in a while when I get dialed in on a really good deep bite, I will have all of them rigged up with a deep diver. Although, I usually switch spools with my braid rod and put one in with 8lb. gamma edge. I know some people dont need 4 crankbait rods, but it is one of my favorite techniques and one of the best ways to whack a real big bag! Hope this helps.

ben

Redlinerobert reply :

Daiwa Steez reel. Daiwa Steez "Wylie" rod (incoming) YoZuri line and 1/4 oz. Luhr Jensen Speed Trap. I love that lure.

Bassn Blvd reply :

7' Loomis m/h fast action Greenwater with Diawa Sol 5:1. 12lb flourocarbon p-line.

Siebert Outdoors reply :

Pr844 imx with a diawa tdx, 10lb flouro, bandit 300

dink reply :

St. Croix PC66MHM with a BPS Rick Clunn 5.1:1. Cajun Red Cast 10 lb. tied to Cordell Spots, RC 1.5's, Shad Rap SR5's and Bandits to name a few.

The_Natural reply :

I utilize two rigs; a Loomis cbr843 paired with a Scorpion and 8lb Pline CXX, and a Loomis cbr845 paired with a Scorpion and 10lb/12lb Pline CXX. My go-to cranks are L/C Moonsault cb100's in chartreuse shad, RC1.5's in purple perch, L/C BDS 2's in Rootbeer or Chartreuse Shad, and Bagley B2's in black pearl.

.ghoti. reply :

My main crank rig is a BPS 7' medium Rick Clunn worm/dropshot rod, Millionaire reel and 10lb test Vanish. The rod is supposed to be a worm rod, but the tip is way too soft for plastics fishing. It makes a very good crankbait rod. For light baits and/or longer casting I use an Airuss Tradition 7' spinning rod, Daiwa Capricorn reel and 8lb test XL. For the rare occasion when I want to go deep cranking, I use my lightest muskie rig, an old Berkley Bionix rod 7' MH, TD2Hi reel, 50lb test PowerPro with a flouro leader. The rod has a softer tip than most MH rods, and I use it to throw the largest Senkos and Dingers for muskie. I substitute a Tygerwire leader for the flouro when targeting the toothy critters.

Go to cranks are Rapala DT's and Berkley Frenzy divers. I have a lot of other cranks, Bandits, Normans, Poes, and more, but the DT's and the Frenzys are the first ones I try.

Cheers,

roadwarrior reply :

I fish all treble hook lures with these three "crankbait" rods:

My "all around" baitcaster:

St. Croix Avid AC66MF (soft tip)/ Shimano Calais CL200 (6.2:1)/ Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft #12.

Big lures and deep divers:

Lamiglas SR705R (glass)/ Shimano CTE200GT (5.0:1)/ Ultra Soft #12.

Light lures and at night:

Fenwick Techna AV AS70MM/ Shimano Sustain 2500/ Ultra Soft #6 or original Hybrid #8.

Lures:

Shallow- Norman Fat Boy, Bomber Square A, Mann's -1, Bagley BII, LC Rick Clunn 2.5 & 3.5

Medium- Rat-L-Trap, Yo-Zuri RatlN' Vibe, LC LV300 & LV-Max500

Deep- Norman DD22, Mann's 20+ & 25+

zachvii reply :

I fish a Furnance Bay Rod that is 6'6 M with Medium Action with a curado reel. The rod is excellent for feeling crankbaits and is limber enough to give when the fish hits it so you dont pull the hooks. I would recommend a Medium action rod just so you dont pull the hooks out when you set it.

TournyFish001 reply :

7' MH Bass Pro Rick Clunn crankbait rod model 703C. Don't let the MH scare you off cause it is not that Heavy really- great crankbait rod for a great price as well. Probly my most unexpensive setup but also one of my most productive. I use 8 to 12lb test line depending on the area I am at spooled on a 3.8:1 Curado- I like the slow ratio for cranks!!! :-X

RiskKid. reply :

Curado 200DPV (5.1:1) on a Loomis CBR843C. Bandits, Rapala Shad Raps and DTs

Alpster reply :

Spiral wrapped, split grip 7' MH Mod. Lamiglas fiberglass rod.

ABU Garcia 6600D5 5.3:1 reel spooled with 12lb Big Game mono (going to try Yo Zuri ultra soft).

LC pointers, Rapala DTs and Poe's 400s.

Ronnie

SCarter reply :

6'-6" M All Star Classic with a Curado for up to 9' lures - Yo Zuri Ultra 12

7'0" MH Titanium All Star with a Curado 5:1 for deep divers - 12# PLine Floro

7'-0" MH GLoomis Crankbait rod with a Curado 7:1 for lipless Crankbait- 15# PLine Evolution

6'-0" M BPS Extreme with a Scorpion 1000 for topwater (hey I'm vertically challenged) - Yo Zuri Ultra 8"

Full PULL reply :

just Picked up a new St.Croix crankbait rod its a PGC70MM and I will put a Shamino Curado 6:31 REAL WITH 14 LB cAJUN LINE. NOW IF THIS DANG iCE will melt it will be better.

guest reply :

Rod - Custom St.Croix E-Glass 6'6" MHM

Reel - Quantum Competition QG3501 5.1:1

Line 12# Sensation

Traps

hotwheels reply :

I am in need of a crankbait reel. I have $100ish to spend, and I am mainly a daiwa fan.

I am looking at the 5.1 ratio TD Advantage (New), 5.1 ratio TDX 105 PV or Pi (Used Ebay)

I have a 7' M Binns Bros. Custom that I had a Mithcell spidermite Sm 300 with 4.5 ratio on it. I want to upgrade.

I mainly fish Strike King Series 1 and 3. Zoom WEC Shallow, Rapala DT10's, Fat Free Fry, and 1/4 oz Lures.

I have been looking at the TDA Advantage Mainly, how does it handle 1/4oz lures.

Also, I have a TDX HSDF, Alphas 103, and Had a Scorpion. I am looking to expand my collection.

Thanks

shimanogloomis man reply :

g loomis cbr845 with a curado bsf but will be replaced with the new shimano mg7 (japan reel) spooled with yo zuri hybrid 12 lbs.

cranks... rapala dt series and rat l traps lucky craft rick clunn series

c_diesel2 reply :

7' MM St Croix "Small Cranker" Legend Bass Tournament rod...for small cranks

7' MH St Croix "Big Cranker "Legend Bass Tournament rod....for big deep cranks

Pfluger Supreme's on both

Bill Lewis Rattle traps...Baby-1's...Manns 20+....Rapala DT4,6,10,16's....Rebel Craws(all sizes)

Ben Lipiec reply :

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I am in need of a crankbait reel. I have $100ish to spend, and I am mainly a daiwa fan.
I am looking at the 5.1 ratio TD Advantage (New), 5.1 ratio TDX 105 PV or Pi (Used Ebay)

I have a 7' M Binns Bros. Custom that I had a Mithcell spidermite Sm 300 with 4.5 ratio on it. I want to upgrade.

I mainly fish Strike King Series 1 and 3. Zoom WEC Shallow, Rapala DT10's, Fat Free Fry, and 1/4 oz Lures.

I have been looking at the TDA Advantage Mainly, how does it handle 1/4oz lures.

Also, I have a TDX HSDF, Alphas 103, and Had a Scorpion. I am looking to expand my collection.

Thanks

I have 7 of the TD Advantage reels and I think they are great for the money. they cast lures down to 3/16 pretty good. Although, if you have the money you may want to upgrade to the supertuned model. It's $40 more but it will give you a little more casting distance.

ben

Hot n Tot reply :

Casting: Loomis CBR783 with either a 5:0.1 or 6:2:1 Curado for traps & wart type baits

Spinning: Loomis SR843 or SJR782 for smaller lighter baits like #5 Shad Raps, etc. usually use Shimano Sustain 2500 or Symetre 2000 with these rods.

Almost always crank with 10# Trilene XL on the Curados, and 8# on the spinning reels.

FishTank reply :

My favorite is my Shimano Calais 201A and G. Loomis MBR 783C with 50lb PowerPro.

For lighter weight cranks I use a Shimano Curado 201SF and a BPS Johnny Morris M 7ft rod with 10lb P-Line Floroclear.

If the weather is bad, I use a Quantum Energy Pti 20 with a 6ft ML St. Croix Avid, line is based on the water conditions.

My favorite crankbaits are the Lucky Craft flat minis and Rapala DT series.

bassin_man reply :

Am I the only fan of the new Crucial crankbait rods?

Shimano Crucial 7' Medium(for shallow cranks) or Medium Heavy(deep cranks). Try to make sure its the new crankbait series with TC4 construction. I feel that these rods are a great buy for the money and worth more than they charge.

Shimano Curado with 6.2:1

Then thinking of putting some either 10 or 12# Yo-Zori Hybrid Ultra Soft this year.

RockvilleMDAngler reply :

I use a Loomis cbr843 (7' M action crankbait rod) with a Curado 101D 6.3.1

Infidel. reply :

I use a Lew's Speed spool 5 to1 on a 7ft TD-S crankbait rod.

I use 10lb Cuda line when I am fun/pre fishing and 15lb when I am fishing for money.

I'm suprised that no one else posted that they use a Speed Spool. I know I'm not the only old school cranker on here.

Bass1 reply :

I have two.

1) Shimano Curado 200DPV 5.0:1 on a MH Shimano Compre 6'6" rod and spooled with 10 lb big game (but to be re-spooled with Yo-zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft #12 as soon as my order from Cabelas arrives). For use with deep-divers like DT-16, K-4, Mad Pepper, Down Deep Fat Rap.

2) Shimano Curado 100D 6.2:1 on a M Fenwick HMG 6'6" rod and spooled with Yo-zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft #10 (also to be re-spooled to #12). For use with medium cranks like Jointed Shad Rap, K-3, Hardcore LB-90.

lubina reply :

Custom Seeker 706 in e-glass with a Tica 5.1:1 and CX 12 lbs for deep cranking. LC Moosault and CB, Rapala DT and Shad Rad and Norman 22.

For shallow cranking I like graphite and one of the best out there is the Helium LTA ML. I use a Daiwa Alpha F with 10 lbs Gamma for now, probably Evolution is my next move. Lures, Griffon MR is hard to bit, Cyclone and the new LC GDS

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