I'm new to throwing crank baits at all
I obviously want to throw it on a baitcasting reel. I have the new bantam mgl and I've tied on a couple cranks, but it doesn't seem heavy enough to actually cast. I find myself backlashing often with it, any tips?
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by andrewsaalfrank
Throw a heavier crankbait or use lighter line. I’m not being sarcastic. Sometimes smaller crankbaits are just better suited for spinning applications.
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by TheRealLuclear
Yeah I was assuming that would be the answer. I have 10 or 12 lb test at the moment on, so it’s nothing big already. And I could always go to the spinning, I just like using the baitcasters for anything not finesse usually. If I need to make the change though, I’ll probably make it
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by andrewsaalfrank
What cranks are you throwing?
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by sekonten
Just typical square bill, nothing lipless at the moment.
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by andrewsaalfrank
Looks like others have covered it but a lighter power rod will probably do the trick for you.
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by sekonten
The rod and line are crucial elements. If you have a faster taper the rod will not load up enough to sling the bait any distance. If you're wanting to get into cranking, a dedicated cranking rod is a worthy investment. With the correct rod, you'd be surprised just how far you can cast a seemingly light bait.
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by TheSuperFluke
I’ll have to look into that. I also have somewhat of an extra reel laying around if I want to turn that into my cranking setup.
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by andrewsaalfrank
What rod?
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by BassWhacker
I’ve got a medium heavy right now, was thinking I may need to switch to a medium.
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by andrewsaalfrank
Small cranks are around 3/8ths of an ounce. Too light for a medium heavy imo. Try a medium and if you have the cash look for a crankbait specific rod with a regular or moderate action.
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by BassWhacker
Okay cool, I really appreciate the feedback. I bought a lot of my gear previous to knowing how each setup needs to be different. I’ve just gone baitcaster with a mh and spinning with a medium.
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by andrewsaalfrank
Med to a med light should work great. One thing is not to try and cast it a long distance at first. I turn the rod and reel over on its side when casting a lot of lures especially a light lure. Set the brake (small nob) so it allows the lure to fall but not overrun when it hits the water. Set the backlash or braking system (dial on the opposite side of the reel from handle up about 2 to 4 clicks or notches. Make a cast with the reel & rod turned over on its side and follow through (don't stop forward movement) with the cast. Make it a nice smooth easy to medium-easy cast keeping the rod and reel turned over on its side. Also, keep your elbow close to your side because it will make the cast go crazy for some reason.
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