Baby Bass Cranks 2025
Blaker87 reply :
I love to crank and my best producer has always been my rapala jointed shad wrap in baby bass. This year I was planning on stocking up on a few more cranks with a maximum diving depth of 8ft. And decided to get a couple more baby bass since the rapalas are the only ones I have currently. So I hopped online and found that the market is actually pretty scarce. I really like the rapala shallow jointed shad wrap but the only other crank I could find was the Yamamoto, and I don't care much for that design. A little too "cool", not enough realism. So with that said, any thoughts on what I should get or look for?
KritterGitter reply :
I know its another Rapala but Ive had good success with the scatter rap cranks in baby bass...
scaleface reply :
I have largemouth bass and smallmouth bass patterned Bomber Model A's . They both catch fish well. They are also both pretty old and I dont know if they are still made .
corn-on-the-rob reply :
Wiggle warts are awesome for that dive range
Raul reply :
Only you care about realism, bass don´t.
Blaker87 reply :
Bomber square A's are pretty much the only thing I use in shallow water. I think I have one of every color. Unfortunately none of those colors are baby bass. I looked up the scatter rap and the wiggle wart but neither come in baby bass. I'm also really wanting to find a crank that is jointed. I believe that's also a big part of why my rapalas are so successful.
Raul reply :
On 1/8/2015 at 1:14 AM, Blaker87 said:Bomber square A's are pretty much the only thing I use in shallow water. I think I have one of every color. Unfortunately none of those colors are baby bass. I looked up the scatter rap and the wiggle wart but neither come in baby bass. I'm also really wanting to find a crank that is jointed. I believe that's also a big part of why my rapalas are so successful.
If that´s what you believe that´s what you should look for then.
KritterGitter reply :
On 1/8/2015 at 1:14 AM, Blaker87 said:Bomber square A's are pretty much the only thing I use in shallow water. I think I have one of every color. Unfortunately none of those colors are baby bass. I looked up the scatter rap and the wiggle wart but neither come in baby bass. I'm also really wanting to find a crank that is jointed. I believe that's also a big part of why my rapalas are so successful.
Baby bass-Scatter Rap Crank
Blaker87 reply :
Good call. Should've dug deeper. Those look cool. Anyone got any input on the new bills rapala has?
KritterGitter reply :
As in the rounded bill? All the scatter rap versions have em, suppose to give move of a 'evasive' action. Ive used the shallow cranks with great success this year, although some people haven't had much luck with em. I have a couple and my best colors are the baby bass and the smash. I do a steady retrieve with a few quick turns of the reel handle every few feet...
fisherrw reply :
these are great cranks have been a great producer for me too.
Catch and Grease reply :
I'm pretty sure the H20 academy brand has a baby bass color for their hard baits.
MassBass reply :
Dt4 baby bass, bandit baby bass, and I also have the yamamoto baby bass but I haven't had the pleasure of using it.
Raul reply :
On 1/8/2015 at 1:40 AM, KritterGitter said:As in the rounded bill? All the scatter rap versions have em, suppose to give move of a 'evasive' action. Ive used the shallow cranks with great success this year, although some people haven't had much luck with em. I have a couple and my best colors are the baby bass and the smash. I do a steady retrieve with a few quick turns of the reel handle every few feet...
It´s not the bait´s fault, it´s the "unlucky" people´s fault ( operator error ).
ChrisWi reply :
ditto. I don't think the bass cares about that shiny finish when it buzzes past its head.On 1/8/2015 at 1:14 AM, Raul said:Only you care about realism, bass don´t.
JeziHogg reply :
Take a look at livetarget lures if you're looking for a realistic look.
MassBass reply :
Like the baitball lures? Seems like livetarget is fully invested in this baitball thing, who knows if they work?
Blues19 reply :
Manns, Bagley, Bomber and Storm Arashi cranks all have a baby bass pattern. The Storm Arashi is my favorite of those. Its not quite as realistic as the Rapala, but its pretty good. I like it more than the Yamamoto.
Blaker87 reply :
Ya I think im set. lol Thanks guys!
TorqueConverter reply :
On 1/8/2015 at 12:18 AM, Blaker87 said:I love to crank and my best producer has always been my rapala jointed shad wrap in baby bass. This year I was planning on stocking up on a few more cranks with a maximum diving depth of 8ft. And decided to get a couple more baby bass since the rapalas are the only ones I have currently. So I hopped online and found that the market is actually pretty scarce. I really like the rapala shallow jointed shad wrap but the only other crank I could find was the Yamamoto, and I don't care much for that design. A little too "cool", not enough realism. So with that said, any thoughts on what I should get or look for?
Other wooden Rapalas in Baby Bass or Smash.
papajoe222 reply :
If you're looking for a brand that won't suck your wallet dry if you loose a couple, Bandit and Norman (Splatter Bass) both offer a reasonably priced bait.
GrifGod reply :
I'm telling you man, try out the Bandit 100 series crankbait in baby bass! The thing literally catches fish wherever I throw it. Just make sure you upgrade the trebles.
wisconsin heat reply :
Koppers makes a baby bass.
http://www.livetargetlures.com/products/freshwater/largemouth_bass.php
If ya want joints, maybe try out a swimbait
http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/h2o-xpress-jointed-shad-3-1-2-swimbait/pid-22556?color=Baby+Bass&N=297679222+4294713062
Bassfink86 reply :
try bandit lures, they make em in baby bass, and they dive to a bunch of different depths
boostr reply :
Manns has baby bass up the wazoo!
everythingthatswims reply :
Detailed baby bass patterns 
primetime reply :
- live target makes one identical if you want realisim, so does Academy, I find baby bass to be any crank with green or brown in it, I do have some J-5 baby bass Rapala shad raps and they are nice looking and would make sense in clear cold water especially in ponds where I do well with those balsa flat sided cranks...Bomber is ranked 5th by bass master for cranks, try the flat A for cold and flash, fat Free, Model A, not the bait bonanza, Bandits are good and inexpensive, and a cordell big O is still a classic for a reason, Firetiger doubles as panfish and bass if you use a sharpie to hide some brights but you can add them again, I am always coloring and dying lures on the fly, sanding, color is not a factor for me except for my show off lures for special days. A good crankbait should not have paint after a few good days of fishing.
fishinphilly reply :
check out the vicious crankbaits at TW i bought a couple last year and there cheap and have a great paint job but i would change the hooks out for something a little better
Jazzybass reply :
The Bandit crankbait in Baby Bass has worked for SMB and LMB. Depth can be 8-9 feet and the one I used most was more shallow diving than that.
scaleface reply :
I have reached my quota of positive votes. LOL. I liked your post primetime .
AQUA VELVA reply :
I always thought the baby bass pattern looked like it would be a good producer but Iv'e never had much success with it. Glad it works for you, though.
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