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Crankbait's 103: Check the belly FIRST!

5/10/2013

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As most of you know, coloration plays a major role in deciding a Crankbait. Body style/Blank and sound is very important too. But, (IMHO), one of the most important aspects of choosing the right Crank is what the belly of the lure looks like. 

For shallow to mid-depth Cranks, the belly of (most) lures gets the most "face time" from fish than any other part. Only the deepest diving lures, (Norman DD-22, Etc) get more side and top looks. (Because the lure is dredging the bottom and the fish are typically looking DOWN at it!) 

Therefore, when choosing a Crank, make sure to inspect the belly FIRST, then the sides; understanding, for shallow to mid-depth Cranking, the top of the lure makes little difference to the fish- they rarely see it! And, if they DO see the top, it is usually only a blur......

This is why a simple "Bone" colored lure can work so well over more colorful patterns!   





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