Winter Crankbait Fishing! Everything You Need To Know From Shallow To Deep!

Let’s dive into the world of Winter crankbait fishing for bass! Matt breaks Winter crankbaits into three unique categories that require different retrieves and timing. Today He’s covering all 3 categories. He covers specific baits, crankbait color selection, crankbait tuning, and a detailed breakdown of crankbait rods.

Don’t let this Winter slip by. Anglers in the know, catch a ton of giant bass on crankbaits, you can be one of them! Speed cranking for Winter bass is far more effective than everyone realizes, even in the coldest water temperature. Once you understand how to create the right action at different depths, this will become one of your key confidence baits. The words "Burn, Burn, Burn, Pause" will forever be in your head as you set the hook on another giant bass!

Below you’ll find links to our favorite baits by category, as well as our favorite colors for each of those baits. We’ve also included our favorite rod and reel combos for each application and price point. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

*TACTICAL MERCH AND APPAREL…*
•Merch and Apparel: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

*SHALLOW CRANKS…*
•Berkley Frittside 5: https://bit.ly/4hcwfXJ
Colors: HD Brown Craw, HD Green Craw

•Berkley Frittside 5: https://bit.ly/4qruBGl
Colors: Brown Craw, Special Red Craw, Honey Shad

•Rapala OG Slim 6: https://bit.ly/3pV1CLN
Colors: Red Crawdad, Live River Shad

•Rapala OG Rocco: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI
Colors: Classic Craw, Rootbeer Craw, Red Craw

*SUBTLE CRANKS…*
•Rapala Shad Rap 5: https://bit.ly/3OMINZB
Colors: Live River Shad, Red Crawdad, Olive Green Craw

•Rapala Shad Rap 7: https://bit.ly/3D5pWGJ
Colors: Live River Shad, Red Crawdad, Blaze

•Megabass IXI Shad: https://bit.ly/4ivhBMQ
Colors: Wild Craw, Imae Classic, Ghost Shad

*DEED DIVING CRANKBAITS…*
•Duo Realis G87 20A: https://bit.ly/2Jh4ktg
Colors: Ghost Minnow, Green Smelt, Morning Dawn

•Megabass Deep Six: https://bit.ly/2A3clKP
Colors: Mat Shad, Ito Wakasagi, MB Gizzard

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: Ghost Minnow, True Shad, Green Pumpkin Craw

•Megabass Deep X 300: https://bit.ly/2sSQHpt
Colors: Mat Shad, MB Gizzard, Sexy Ayu

•Megabass Super Z Z–3: https://bit.ly/3HDg7wc
Colors: Green Craw, IT Craw, Phantom Green Craw

*HOOK UPGRADE…*
•Owner ST–35 Treble: https://bit.ly/2g8uCMj
Favorite Size: 2

*BIG CRANKBAIT COMBO…*
Rod– Fenwick Elite 7’9" Med Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/4jbZGvj
Reel– Abu Garcia Revo Premier LP: https://bit.ly/4e8LPCc
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

*TACTICAL CRANK COMBO…*
Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP
Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC

*MID CRANK COMBO…*
Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV
Model: 7’2" Medium Mod Fast (Finesse Carbon Cranker)
Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP
Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC

*MEGABASS CRANKBAIT COMBO…*
Rod– Megabass Destroyer Evoluzion: https://bit.ly/4oXDY0A
Model: Super Griffon Competizione
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk
Line– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

*BUDGET ALL AROUND CRANK COMBO…*
Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 7’4" Medium Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/41ntbDB
Reel– Seviin GF Series (7:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ
Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

*TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)*
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY… *

Boat– Skeeter FXR 21: https://bit.ly/43GvGQh
Motor– Yamaha VMAX SHO 250 HP: https://bit.ly/3xolFv0
Trolling Motor– Minn Kota Ultrex Quest: https://bit.ly/41RErpY
Electronics– Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q
Anchors– Minn Kota Raptors: https://bit.ly/3iMUrEJ

*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…* 

Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Rod Cover: https://bit.ly/3UewJEx
Favorite Braid Cutters: https://bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Hard Storage Box: https://bit.ly/2t3uHMR
Favorite Soft Tackle Storage: https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7
Favorite Net: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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