Crankbaits for Bass

For some reason, this time of year can trigger some pretty aggressive hits on your crankbaits. But, you have to know when to use them to get maximum strikes. The main thing to consider is the weather. Crankbaits do best when there is a slight wind causing ripples on the surface. This is especially true when using shallow water crankbaits (in shallow water). And cloudy days seem to produce more often than sunny days for this method.
"Many bassers find slender, flat-sided baits work best on sluggish bass in cold water (they're quieter and emit tighter vibrations), while the more rounded varieties, many of which are filled with noisemaking rattles and swim with a wide wobble, tend to produce better in warm water"
from "Shallow Water" Crankin' by Don Wirth.
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I have seen fishermen right next to me catching fish with this method while mine were just not working. So remember to keep one of these crankbaits in your arsenal for the Spring.