Speed Cranking For Bass: Everything You Need to Know! (Fall And Winter Crankbait Fishing)
Today we're diving into the world of "Speed Cranking" with deep diving crankbaits for Fall and Winter bass! We're covering everything from beginner basics, up to the most advanced details of color, cadence, and fish location. If you want to take your crankbait fishing to the next level, this video is for you!
Speed cranking involves specialized crankbaits designed to be fished at high rates of speed, to trigger a feed response in bass. It works from September through February, even in the coldest water temperatures. You no longer have to slow fish with finesse baits in Fall and Winter, it's time to power fish your way to a new personal best!
Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt discussed in the video. We've included his favorite models, best colors, as well as hook and hardware upgrades. Additionally we've included links to the rod and reel combos discussed in the video, and any other relevant information. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
THE MAIN BAITS...
•Megabass Deep Six: http://bit.ly/2A3clKP
Colors: Ito Wakasagi, MB Gizzard, Mat Shad
•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow, Ghost Minnow
•Megabass Deep-X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt
Colors: Mat Shad, MB Gizzard, PM Kisyu Ayu
ADDITIONAL BAITS...
•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr
Natural Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Live River Shad
•Rapala DT 10: https://bit.ly/2BL0UYl
Natural Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Live River Shad
•Spro Rk Crawler 55: http://bit.ly/2NFPA5t
Colors: Phantom Green, Ozark Craw, Phantom Watermelon
•Megabass Super Z–3: https://bit.ly/3HDg7wc
Colors: Mat Shad, Phantom Green Craw
HOOK AND SPLIT RING UPGRADES...
•Owner Hyperwire Split Rings: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Size: 2 and 3
•Owner ST–35 Treble: https://bit.ly/2g8uCMj
Size 2: Tactical Crank, Deep Six, DT 16
Size 4: Deep X 300, DT 10
•Gamakatsu EWG Treble: https://bit.ly/2DCOlmV
Size: 6, 4, 2
HIGH END CRANKBAIT COMBO...
Rod– G Loomis IMX PRO 906 CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ
Reel– Shimano Curado 150 M (XG): https://bit.ly/4odTDs7
Line– Sunline Crank FC: https://bit.ly/3fohguC
MID PRICED CRANKBAIT COMBO...
Rod– St. Croix Legend Tourn 7'2" Med Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV
Model: Finesse Carbon Cranker
Reel– Tatula SV TW 70: https://bit.ly/3ZcBbCZ
Line– Sunline Crank FC: https://bit.ly/3fohguC
BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...
Rod– Cashion Element Z2 7'3" MH Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/3xZbLAy
Reel– Seviin GF (7.3:1): 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
