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Crankbaits are short, thick wobblers that translate as "eccentric" in English, as the word "crank" actually means "eccentric." The fast, chaotic lure is excellent for attracting a variety of predators, and during fishing trips to the Putorana Plateau, it yields excellent, trophy-sized results.
How is crankbait buoyancy indicated?
These wobblers have their own letter designations, which look like this:
- F (Floating) is the designation for floating crankbaits. They can rise from the depths and attract predators living closer to the surface.
- S (Sinking) lures are sinking lures used in various ponds and rivers. They're ideal for trout fishing because the lure moves along the bottom.
- SS (Slow Sinking) – this abbreviation refers to slow-sinking crankbaits. Their sinking motion is smooth, and their retrieve allows the lure to be pulled closer to the surface, making them often used for asp fishing.
- The SP (Suspender) is a wobbler that stops and freezes at a certain depth when the angler pauses in the retrieve. It's used to catch pike, zander, and perch.
These abbreviations are used to distinguish cranks and select them for hunting in certain bodies of water.
Main features of the bait:
In addition to the fact that cranks have distinctive buoyancy, they have their own characteristics, which are expressed in the following:
- Landing decent, trophy-sized predators doesn't require any special retrieval skills. You can simply cast and reel in the line. Or you can let the lure drift with the current, allowing it to perform an attractive action on its own.
- Crankbaits are versatile lures that can be used to catch a variety of fish, from the peaceful ide and ending with noble taimen, whitefish, and grayling.
How to choose cranks by color?
Wobblers come in a variety of colors, but experienced anglers divide them into two categories: natural and artificial. They differ in their aggressiveness. Some artificial cranks are painted in colors that don't resemble any existing type of live bait. Natural cranks, on the other hand, closely mimic the colors of insects, minnows, and other fish.
The right wobbler color should be chosen based on the clarity of the water in the pond. For turbid, opaque water, acidic colors are best, while for clear, transparent rivers and lakes, more natural-looking bait shades should be used.
Conclusion
Crankbaits have these features, allowing you to catch a wide variety of trophies during fishing trips. The versatility and simplicity of the lure means no special skills are required. However, trophies caught with crankbaits can be very large and will delight anglers with their length and weight.
