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