Friday, October 21, 2022

Selecting Line Sizes When Fishing Crankbaits

When fishing a moving bait like crankbaits, new crankbait anglers often miss the subtlities of gear selection to maximize the performance of the bait. 


Beyond the fact that different types of crankbaits (squarebills, medium diving crankbaits, deep diving baits) present the first mystery to decipher when trying to master crankbaits, line selection also plays a key roll on how each crankbait performs during the retrieve.

Take a moment and listen as bass pro Chris Zaldain explains his approach to optimize crankbait performance by selecting the right type and size line to match the conditions being fished...


The two main points Chris makes in his video:
  • Fluorocarbon line is preferred when fishing crankbaits
  • Use heavier lines when fishing shallow running baits and decrease line size when fishing deeper running crankbaits especially in clear water

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