Hard baits
Crankbait fishing lure
A diving hard bait that covers water and bumps cover.
Characteristics
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Body
Hard
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Sink
Floating
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Action
Wobble
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Depth
Variable
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Habitats
Freshwater, Saltwater, Brackish
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Methods
Spinning
Diving lip
Clear plastic bill forces the lure downward and adds swimming action.
Line tie
Metal ring on the diving lip for connecting the fishing line.
Body
Hard painted plastic body shaped like a small baitfish.
Treble hooks
Multiple hooked prongs dangling below and behind for secure catches.
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Species caught on a crankbait lure
How to fish a crankbait
Cast, keep the rod low, and make the bill bounce wood or rock. A snag-and-pull often triggers the strike.
When to fish a crankbait
Stained water, wind, and any session where you need to find fish fast — especially around points, riprap, and creek mouths.
What is a crankbait lure?
Crankbaits are the search lures of spinning. Lip size decides whether you tick grass in two metres or grind a 4 m ledge. The wobble calls bass, perch, pike, and inshore predators that key on vibration more than a perfect baitfish shape. The Crankbait is a Hard lure with a Wobble action. It is Floating, fished Variable, for Spinning in Freshwater, Saltwater, Brackish.
Crankbait lure sizes
Common sizes and weights of this fishing lure.
- 5 g 5 cm
- 8 g 6 cm
- 10 g 6.5 cm
- 12 g 7 cm
- 15 g 10 cm