4 Best Crankbaits For Summer Bass Fishing! (Shallow To Deep)
Crankbaits are awesome in Early Summer! Tim is breaking down the best baits for Summer Bass Fishing, as well as the baits that will carry you into Fall. Bass are ambush predators by nature, and a crankbait is a great lure to trigger a feed response in them. No matter how deep your fish are positioned, there is a bait that can target them efficiently. From shallow to deep, these are the baits we count on when the Summer heat begins to arrive.
If you're not fishing crankbaits during Summer, you're missing some of the easiest fish catches of the year. Bass are targeting baitfish from deep to shallow. Covering water with a crankbait is an easy way to locate fish, as well as to fire up schools of fish. Focus your attention on baitfish colors and use Tim's key "bite triggers" to get more fish to bite.
Below you'll find links to the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each lure, as well as some great rod and reel combos for fishing these lures effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...
•Megabass IXI Blowly: https://bit.ly/3RNQZxL
Colors: GG Wakasagi, Secret Truffle, PM Sexy Shad
•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj
Colors: Tennessee Shad, Sneaky Shad, Guacamole
MID DIVING CRANKBAITS...
Megabass Super Z Z–2: https://bit.ly/3fsxn9G
Colors: Yuzu Shad, GP Sexy Shad, Mat Shad
•Rapala DT 10: https://bit.ly/2BL0UYl
Colors: Citrus Shad, Caribbean Shad, Helsinki Shad
DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT...
•Strike King 6XD: https://bit.ly/2ery44M
Colors: Powder Blue Chart, Sexy Shad
•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr
Colors: Citrus Shad, Caribbean Shad, Pearl Grey Shad
•Rapala DT 20: https://bit.ly/3JmnnR3
Colors: Citrus Shad, Caribbean Shad, Pearl Grey Shiner
•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: Summer Minnow, Chartreuse Blue, Metallic Shad
•Nomad D Trak 65: https://bit.ly/4a5wAYX
Colors: Chartreuse Blue Back, Sexy Shad, Tennessee Shad
EXTRA DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT...
•Strike King 10XD: https://bit.ly/2gHT4F0
Colors: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Powder Blue Chartreuse
•Bill Lewis DR24: https://bit.ly/43j2C2g
Colors: Chartreuse Blue, Citrus Shad, Green Gizzard
HOOK UPGRADES...
Round Bend– VMC Short Shank Round Bend: https://bit.ly/4acSvzG
Crankbait Treble– Owner ST-35: https://bit.ly/2g8uCMj
Split Ring– Owner Hyperwire: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT COMBO...
Rod– Megabass Levante Flat Side Special: https://bit.ly/2FdE3YY
Reel– Daiwa Tatula SV TW 70: https://bit.ly/3ZcBbCZ
Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC
BUDGET SQUAREBILL COMBO...
Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'4" MH: https://bit.ly/3P8REVe
Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA
DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT COMBO...
Rod– Fenwick Elite 7'9" Med Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/4jbZGvj
Reel– Abu Garcia Revo SX VoltiQ: https://bit.ly/493t4Qq
Line– Sunline Super FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET ALL AROUND CRANK COMBO...
Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 7'4" Medium Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/41ntbDB
Reel– Seviin GF Series (7:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ
Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…
•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
