Crankbait questions

[occasionalfisher]

I already know what kinds of crankbaits I like to use on the Toona and which ones seem to work better than others for me. But the questions I have relate to line size and kind.
What type of line, floro or mono do you prefer for crankbait action?
I have never used floro for cranking because I think the shock you get sometimes might fracture the floro since it has so little give to it. Is that a legit concern?
Also what pound test do you like best for crankbaits?
I have always liked 10 to 12 pound or even 8 for smaller crankbaits so that I could throw them farther, and get more time with them in the strike zone.
Thanks guys for your input.

[Mike Bucca]

occasionalfisher, Your points are valid. I like 12lb line and use 100% fluorocarbon. I use a little bit lighter rod for the shock that you talk about. I also don't use a drag. I free spool 100%. I like to bang my crankbait into structure so I use a little bit heavier stuff. For DD22 type baits I'll bump up to 15lb test 100% fluorocarbon

Mike

[harleywizard]

I have pretty good luck with crankbaits and jerkbaits because I have a lot of confidence in them. I use PowerPro braid on all of my reels in various sizes. I crank with 30 lb which is the same diameter as 8lb. I have no complaints.

[waterworld]

mike use 15lb fluorocarbon on my senko i do use 12lb for my crankbaits would 12lb be better for worms and senko ?

[swimb8er]

Crankin' is my specialty and line size can vary; depending on what you want to do with the bait. I've cranked with line as light as 6#; and as heavy as 20. There isn't a certain pound test that's ideal for any lure in my opinion. For example, 15# is a good size for senkos or what ever. There isn't such a thing! If you want to get maximum depth with your cranks, use the thinnest line you can get away with. Fluorocarbon will help the baits get down a little deeper because it sinks. Long casts are also required. However, you also have to look at the structure or cover you're fishing. If you're crankin' a lot of rock or brush, light line won't do you much good. It'll get frayed constantly! So there are many things to take into consideration. For deep crankin'; I use 10, 12, and 15# mono the most. But I'll use others if it's needed.

Same for medium cranks!

For shallow cranks, I use 15# mono and heavier. For the most part, I use 15# though. It's a shallow crank! They reach their max depth quickly and lighter line isn't going to help you. They're designed to work around cover; which usually calls for heavier line.

Changing line size will also make the bait dive deeper or shallower. Heavier line will cause the bait to run shallower and thinner line will cause the bait to run deeper(the later is more important with deep crankin'). And again, the length of the cast matters also.

So basically my answer is whatever fits the bill! But overall; I use 10, 12, and 15# line the most.

I'm not Mike, but my answer is the same for senko fishing and any other lure really. Senkos come in different sizes and various size lines can work well; depending on how/where they're being fished. With that said, I think 15# is a good "all around" size line for Senkos:)!

Hope this helps, and take care!

[waterworld]

yea that why i use 12lb for crankin to get a little deeper thought 15lb might be to big for some senko....

[occasionalfisher]

Thanks guys, I have not used Florocarbon much, so that is one reason I still like momo on some reels. I have learned that floro on light rigs like jig head worms is worth it because of the increased sensitivity. And I have it on my flipping rig right now for Toona, but if I was to go to another lake I would probably put on braid for flipping really heavy areas.
As for Senkos I am a novice on them, I have used 15 lb floro and 12 mono the few times I have fished it.
Guys thanks agian for all your help on here. I have learned a lot and really am getting to be a better fisher on the Toona.

[zippers]

Fluro on Cranks and Blades. I made this switch over a few years ago when I fell in love with Fluro. I spooled it on EVERYTHING. Of course now I have learned when and where I like it. For Cranks and spinnerbaits I really like the 10-12lb fluro carbon esp for rocky lakes or resivoirs. The reason being is I can feel the pulse of the bait much better with the fluro. I can sometimes feel a fish swipe or turn on the bait without ever "hitting it" I can tell becuase the pulse of the bait changes either the blades get interuptted or the crank pauses for no reason. This tells me I need to change speed, color or something isnt quite right.

I also like the abrasion resistance that it offers and the smaller line diameter gets me down there. In the winter time if I am fishing suspended baits like Staycees I go to 10lb mono as I dont want the line to sink, Iwant to maintain nuetral boyancy^sic