Cranka Crab Review: Pros, Cons, & Pricing

[@Saltstrong]

See the Chasebaits Crusty Crab review here: bit.ly/3o89OrT

[@mudgut69]

I’ve used all three of these crab patterns in Australia for over 12 months. Cranka out-fishes the others by miles.

[@nicholastu4511]

cranka crabs are gold here in australia. im sure they are top tier stuff in the states too

[@kevinyoung947]

Would love to go fish in Australia!

[@BlueSky-fr5yq]

Can't find any no we're do they still make the cranka crab?

[@stevejones9636]

I would love to pay $12 for cranka because in Australia it's $25 a pop lol

[@georgefisher1719]

@@BlueSky-fr5yqYes they have never stopped production there so successful order online too easy...

[@richardtuxford1812]

Echo anyone here who has used them in Australia. Bream are very similar to sheepshead IE love structure etc these crankas outfish other crab immitations heavily, largely due to the action of the floating claws. Particularly when the fish are picking at the claws. Just cast tight to features and gently work or leave it static. They seem to target bigger bream too. All the comp guys are fishing these heavily here

[@Tcar2310]

I ordered four crabs almost a month ago and haven’t heard anything

[@guihongsun7750]

most ABT tournaments in Australia are won on the cranka crab. Fact. They work very very well .

[@RadReelingFishing]

Cranka Crabs are the best.

[@B-e-n01]

This lure absolutely slays fish, there are plenty of how to use videos of anglers in Australia (where the lure is from) catching bream, very similar to sheep’s head. If you learn to use it, they work really well, & because the trebles float upside down they’re actually pretty snag resistant.. as far as the price goes, they’re no more expensive than any Japan made lure.

[@tygoom]

So is there a second video of you useing this lure

[@Saltstrong]

Great question! Make sure to ask this over in the Community (www.saltstrong.com/) where the coaches spend their time.

[@KempOutside]

Can’t wait to see you actually fish it. Love sheepshead fishing!

[@nathancampbell3094]

A top tournament bream lure here in Australia 🇦🇺 you wouldn’t believe how snag resistant the cranka crab is🤙 tight lines

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for making time to share your feedback on the cranka crab lure.

[@Skategoodmen]

I always forget how lucky we are in Florida that Fiddler crabs are in every square inch of sand next to saltwater

[@Piratepeteoo]

Hi can I ask you how to rig the cranka crabs do you rig them up with small clips ,,,or tying them straight on the leaders 🤔

[@BuhdFrankDaTank93]

I bought two of these and couldn't wait to try them. First time out it got snagged on something and was unable to free it. I kept the other one as a decoration instead 🤣

[@Saltstrong]

Sorry to hear about that

[@2003zq8]

lol

[@NewVisionLCS]

Say whhaatttt, 14 dollazzz!! No way

[@aaronhiggs]

I got them for 9 on amazon. They are from Australia , so they cost more to import.

[@NewVisionLCS]

@@aaronhiggs ahhh makes sense!

[@aaronhiggs]

@@NewVisionLCS yeah. Watch on amazon. They drop to 9 bucks on sale a lot.

[@NewVisionLCS]

@@aaronhiggs question is are they worth it to even bother here in the US?

[@aaronhiggs]

@@NewVisionLCS eh. Debatable. Still, I’ll buy them at 9 bucks , not 14 lol. They take a beating and still work for me ; so they are really well built.

[@PineyKingsnake]

Well sir. I joined, logged in and searched for your detailed review. No joy!!!! 🤷‍♂️

[@TexasSlamFishing]

Howdy. You said you were going to do an on the water review of Cranka Crab but I don't see it yet and all of other people's reviews love it verses the other 2 crab companies. Have you fished it yet?

[@Saltstrong]

Check out the reviews here: www.saltstrong.com/search/?wp_searchable_posts%5Bquery%5D=Cranka+Crab

[@justinrodgers1485]

Luke, what would you think about possibly doing a treble hook for circle hook switchout on one of these? Like you would with a topwater/twitch lure? Are the claws able to come off the treble hooks and switch over to a single hook?

[@Saltstrong]

Circle hooks are generally not good for lures. When replacing treble hooks, I go with single inline replacement j-hooks. I do not think it's possible to change out the trebles on the cranka crab because the claws are attached to them and don't appear to be transferable.

[@justinrodgers1485]

@@Saltstrong ahh my mistake , I was thinking those online books were curvier than a j hook. Thanks for answering

[@AngryChiropractor]

They have a single hook version now, and it's actually on sell on their website

[@777sgiles]

Are those multiple hooks legal?

[@STePHeN320_12]

What weight rod and what gear reel. And what weight line you recommend using this bait

[@Saltstrong]

These crab lures typically require some nice inshore rods given that casting accuracy is very important when fishing tight to structure. Here's a video where we explain the details while fishing for sheepshead with crab lures: www.saltstrong.com/articles/catch-sheepshead-artificial-lures/

[@smoothddd]

the foam floats so the treble hooks arent near the surface

[@23Jake24]

Since asking for this review last year, I have experienced another issue with these crabs. If you apply Pro Cure to the bottom of these, the smaller legs on the side will slide out of the body easily. SO, DO NOT APPLY PRO CURE TO THE BOTTOM OF THESE LURES.

[@georgefisher1719]

There a chamber in front 2 holes inside were the scent goes ,so pro cure must be very strong with chemicals maybe ...

[@jdimob1014]

I bought them once, they do catch fish but the claws an treble will be destroyed after a couple fish in my experience. Sooo I wouldn’t recommend them since they are pricey.

[@Cripit65]

ive been using them for a couple of yrs now and one thing not mentioned is you can replace the claws and legs for alot less than the cost of a new crab, if i have to buy a new cranka crab i usually buy a couple packs of different colour claws

[@SilvermanAdventuresFishing]

The truth: To expensive, claws fall off super quickly, snags a lot , went in after it, right in front of multiple sheepshead, not one ate it. Only thing to bite it was pufferfish. My experience. Sorry.

[@d.faulkner8210]

great concept but way overpriced, seen other reviews and they do catch fish but the claws tear easy.

[@ANGLERPRITAMMHATRE]

👍

[@braianmorales3069]

I honestly prefer when you also use the lures.aka field test.

[@Saltstrong]

We agree... just wanted to do this one now since many people have asked about this crab lure. Also, I didn't want to buy more than 1 so wanted to go ahead and get it on film in case I loose it to some submerged structure my first time using it (very likely given the 2 treble hooks).

[@dharvey7124]

The claws are replaceable. And they do snag slot. But sheepshead attack them and the trebles hook them. But again, the trebles snag easy.

[@hiddenboz3428]

It's sheepshead time, what are you guys waiting for.

[@charliegodinez9655]

I never thought that I would say a lure looks “ cute”

[@tomgrogan3293]

Wouldn’t you use the lure before review?

[@Saltstrong]

Great question! Make sure to ask this over on the actual blog or in the Community (www.saltstrong.com/) where the coaches spend their time. The blog can be found here: bit.ly/3o7Zpwv

[@mattjones1378]

If those are expensive and they get snagged and I lose it. I'm' gonna be mad.

[@Saltstrong]

Same here

[@stevejones9636]

I would love to pay $12 for the cranka crab because in Australia they are $25 a pop lol

[@saltysnooker9693]

This isn’t a lure you fish on the bottom, this is a lure that you suspend along the pilings, the suspended fish come and pick it off 🙌👍

[@saltysnooker9693]

I put it in water over on mine, so you can see it in the water

[@Mr.JayOutdoors]

Li bought 3 of them and i didn't catch anything. Waste of $14 each

[@Hectic_cxnt]

Learn to use them

[@alexfranchuk9608]

Do a search for ABT Tournaments Australia. There are some good videos on how to fish Cranka Crabs. There is a bigger version available fitted with a single hook in the middle.

[@FantmVirus]

check out the Coco the Crabs also - cheaper

[@Slobfishn]

Buy live bait it Works...

[@buzzj6091]

23/24 aid dollars there made for Australian fish

[@tailintheduckers8178]

They work great on sheepshead ...there amazing here in the panhandle Panama city Beach fl

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for making time to leave the helpful comment