You get the moderate parabolic action you need to get a good hook set keep the hook in the fish and reduce snags.
Best crankbait rod setup.
Although you can use a spinning rod the majority of fishermen will choose to use a baitcasting rod.
However i am really picky about what i look for in my squarebill crankbait set up.
Buying a new rod and reel for squarebill crankbaits may seem pretty simple.
Great for dd22 s and other deep divers i just picked up a dobyns 705cb glass rod for my shallow mid diving cranks dido on the 5 1 reel.
The best setup for deep diving crankbaits the best setup for deep diving crankbaits bassmaster elite series angler david fritts has forgotten more about fishing deep diving crankbaits than the rest of us know.
I ve found a system that i think helps me hookup just a little bit better.
Bottom line on the best crankbait setup.
When you strike it will delay the power of the strike running through the rod to your line and ultimatley to the lure.
Squarebills are used in water less than 4 feet deep in most cases they are lightweight continue reading best squarebill crankbait set up.
A more moderate action will start to bend down closer to the center of the rod blank.
A squarebill crankbait is entirely different than most other crankbaits.
Having enough power in the rod blank and the correct rod action is paramount to getting the best out of your crankbait fishing.
Make sure to use baitcasting gear if possible.
I ve used both glass and graphite rods for crankbaits and chatterbaits.
25 00 rod and reel setup.
When where to fish squarebill crankbaits.
Crankbaits are some of the most effective lures you can use to catch bass.
A baitcaster reel is a lot.
Here s how he assembles rod reel line and lure to catch more bass with these summertime fishing standards.
But if you don t have the right setup even the best looking crankbaits can be worthless in the water.
The best rod for crankbaits will usually have a moderate to moderate fast action and this is probably the most important thing to get right when fishing a crankbait.
Kevin talks about the absolute best time he believes to throw squarebills and he explains why.
In this full 35 minute bass fishing video you will also learn what action to look for in a crankbait rod what gear ratio for the reel and more.
On your reel a lower gear ratio will help with a slower retrieve.