DD22/Other Similar Crankbaits

Was out doing some deep cranking today and had 4 or 5 fish just pull off. Probably will be changing out the hooks from here on out. Any of you have prefrences? Thanks, Jeff

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September 16, 2008 at 4:47 am #311672

Earle Hammond
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I really like the Strike King Series 5 and 6, and the DD22s. I change out all hooks to Mustads right when I take em out of the package. It seems like I change hooks once a day also. I have come to realize that im going to lose some fish just not as many as I would with the factory hooks… good fishing, Earle

September 16, 2008 at 12:26 pm #311687

BoBo
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Gammy wide-bend trebles. Sharp as heck and they dont dull easily when bouncing through rocks likes some of the other brands. The new “magic eye” style are really easy to change out.

September 16, 2008 at 12:57 pm #311688

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I have not been to LOZ in a couple of weeeks. Are they moving up already? Sounds like it if deep cranks are working. Older DD22s did not have good hooks and needed to be changed. Try the David Fritts hooks on the back.

September 16, 2008 at 2:12 pm #311707

njpaulc
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I will usually swap out for short shank round bend trebles in the next largest size. Eagle Claw, Gammy, VMC, or Mustad are all OK as far as Im concerned.

September 16, 2008 at 4:57 pm #311724

DDittrich.bbcboard
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I do a ton of cranking… are you using a rod designed for crank baiting? I often think that people use too stiff a rod for cranks… also, it may have been an issue with color or action. maybe a change in either would have had the fish hooked deeper/better. Hooks may have been an issue as well, but I would look at the other options as well.

September 16, 2008 at 5:03 pm #311746

clownshoes
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Good glass rod solves most of that problem for me with that bait. Short shanks are nice too.C.O.D. Jr. III

September 17, 2008 at 2:27 pm #311760

Hawghunter
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Has anyone played with longer rods for crankbait fishing? When Dudley won earlier this year he stated that you needed to use at least a 710″ rod, with 8 being better. He also stated to go with at least a Medium Heavy action. There are not many crankbait rods that long, almost sounds like a swimbait rod to me. I dont have either, but something I am considering picking up in the off season. I use a 7 M BPS Cranking stick for my bigger cranks. It is a cheap crankbait rod ($40 on sale, $60 not), but seems to work for me. They make a 76″ model I am thinking of picking up. As for hooks, I also like Gamas, but I have been using Owner Stingers for replacement hooks this year. They claim that since they dont have the weld line that they help cranks run straiter. Dont know about that, but they are super sharp and seem to hold.Last edited by Hawghunter on September 17th, 2008, 2:29 pm, edited 1 time in total.

September 17, 2008 at 5:38 pm #311782

clownshoes
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Id own a 8 glass rod if I wasnt so short.I also usually use a 7 glass rod for big cranks but would love a 76″ or 8- it should take even more work off of you and should increase cast length which is everything. I also typically use no more than 12# line. Been known to use 8 as well.C.O.D. Jr. III

September 18, 2008 at 1:18 pm #311798

Maddoxbay
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The longer rods make casting longer distances much eaiser. The MH action is needed for the larger size crankbaits. A long cast is needed to get the bait down really deep (16 – 20 feet)
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