Lipless rattling crankbaits that sink can be counted down as deep as you like |
| Top left: Bomber Fat A Top right: Rapala Fat Rap Center left: Rat-L-Trap Center right: Cordell Spot Bottom: Berkley Frenzy |
| Wood crankbaits like these deep-diving Poe's baits need to be checked frequently for nicks and gouges in the finish. If water penetrates the wood, it can weaken the bait |
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| Top left: Wiggle Wart Top right: Bekley Frenzy Center left: Lightnin' Shad Center right: Fat Free Shad Bottom left: Fat Free Shad Bottom right: Mann's 15+ |
| You can add weight to a crankbait and make it run even deeper by adding Suspend strips or sticky lead |
| Dark colored crankbaits are good in low-light conditions. |
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Reprinted with permission from Bass West Magazine