3 Crankbait Tricks Every Bass Fisherman Needs To Know Before Fall

[@ballzybaits4414]

OH SNAPS!! The haters didn't give a thumbs down! It's because even they're struggling on sticking bass this time of year and this tip helped them get some in the boat!

[@bobward7489]

The haters must be Googan fans lol

[@BrandonBReelKillerFishn]

This is my favorite morning time thing to watch

[@shakeyhead0079]

This is years of experience packed in 30min guys! Appreciate the video and the content TB!!!

[@MikeStClair-br3lg]

I just fished a tournament and won with what I learned from this video. The 6th Sense 22 was money! Fished a rock pile in 12’ of water and bulldozed that bait in the rocks. My 2 biggest came on it, both were just over 4 pounds. Thanks for the tips!

[@RockyTopSplash]

@6:21 talking about being different because the lake gets hammered with cranks.. my #1 go to would be a CAROLINA RIGGED BUZZBAIT..mostly BooYah but any work well :)

[@FishingWithFred]

What... that's crazy thought

[@RockyTopSplash]

@@FishingWithFred just messing around buddy

[@FishingWithFred]

@@RockyTopSplash shoot you never know lol

[@ramiromendez2514]

Well guys just when I thought your videos couldn’t get any better or your explanations couldn’t make more sense and easy to understand you come out with this gem. I can’t express my gratitude enough for these videos, I almost enjoy watching them as much as I enjoy actually fishing. Almost.... thanks again guys

[@BrettHalverson]

Best line in every video, "The fish will come unglued for it!". Love the tips and style of teaching. Thank you for helping the fishing community!

[@shannonbullock1340]

I love your guys videos. I’ve learned so much watching them it’s ridiculous. That being said, I have a couple requests. I’d really like to see an in depth video on two topics: spybaits and the 4.8 and up keitechs. You guys keep on dropping the knowledge on us.

[@MrEricdgreat]

Great information thanks i tried cranking with mono, floro, braid but came back to braid with mono leader. Caught my PB 8 lb bass on a 10XD. Thank you 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@cbachfishing3937]

Best channel on KZbin for fishing instructional videos. You guys rock.

[@bradbrown6665]

This guy was great with real information, even for us long time bass addicts. I have been a very successful bass fisherman and learned a lot from this, now that I am back In KS.

[@Fishing-gs9ku]

I've learned everything from you guys so I've been using braid to leader for EVERYTHING since I started fishing. You are absolutely right about cranking. You can stop that crank on a dime... and THAT is when they eat it. Got my PB on a squarebill like that

[@jasonarmstrong2601]

Exactly why Matt and Tim are some of the best in the business! I’ve been watching for years! Thanks Matt!

[@pamelaklemp5615]

Learned a lot during your video. Thanks for some mighty good info to use this FALL transition. I was pleased to see several 1/2 oz baits too. I personally like that 1/2 oz size for my med-heavy rod.

[@smoovefishing]

I just love this channel so much! There isn’t any better channel out there guaranteed!

[@chrisrhoden4330]

Spent last weekend fishing Clear with some buddies...caught several 3-4s on a well known spot using the Azuma 25. Then made another pass with the red 6XD and stuck a 7! Thanks for the little tips like that!

[@CallahanHarry44]

Great tips Matt! My space is limited in my boat but always got some crank baits along. Haven't caught much on them this year but will definitely be trying some of these tips. Thanks.

[@shaunroberts9361]

You are amazing and passionate about fishing. I have got to go on a guided trip with you..On my bucket list.

[@drudow]

Great info! I always bring a crankbait rod with me when I fish. 12 months a year.

[@Tubetopfan1]

I can attest to the red hook phenomenon. I was up at Lake of the Woods Canada and we tossed crankbaits ALL day long, everyday. Far and away the best crankbaits were the ones with red trebles. We spent one evening painting red fingernail polish on everything we had.

[@TheWoodyem]

This was probably the best CB video you’ve done yet! Thanks for all your hard work. Keep em coming.

[@rousefire]

Thats how I store then too and the color I use is usually the one that gets untangled first .

[@trevinkeesler4849]

Thanks a lot man! It wasn't massive but I got my first crank bait fish today!

[@greytroop9272]

Wow I learned so much from this video. I'm just getting into tactical approaches to fishing. I had no idea what fish are doing during different times of the year. So if I buy some crank baits I need to upgrade the hooks immediately

[@tgsn_]

Super informative, I learned a ton! Now to translate it into my fishing :) Good luck out there everyone!

[@HodoukenYT]

Any tips on catching fall bass in a river? I live next to the Delta in California

[@CraftyLemons]

Caught my first bass on a whopper plopper yesterday. I love not having to deal with small finneky hooks and ties associated with trout and salmon fishing.

[@jell-oputin8036]

Straight braid , Dave Fritts recommends it as well. Yes it works. Try it .

[@Plee92]

When are you gonna chase stripers this year? Would love to see one

[@seanshanahan8844]

Could you guys look into the imx pro cr deep flex, would like to see what you think and what way is best to fish it. Thanks, Sean

[@FishOn1]

Maybe you said and I missed it, but why braid over flouro? I use the tiny rubber bands for braces to keep the crank bait hooks pulled into the center and it almost stops the hooks from getting tangled in the box.

[@c.shoefish]

I've had great success using some of my walleye lures, specifically flicker shad and flicker minnow, and of course the old Rapala shad raps. My cranking rod is a Fenwick HMG medium-modfast. Have you guys ever tried one? They have a whole line of rods with different power and actions, for $100 they're one of the best I've used. Try one out sometime

[@levelusion8334]

I watched a video last year about throwing top waters in the fall and putting on the red hook. Had a tournament that weekend and everytime they hit the front hook. Bait looked completely destroyed at the first hook but brand new at the rear.

[@timmaynard1394]

Eagle claw makes a pretty good red 2/0 treble, it's not an owner or a gamakatsu but I've had pretty good success with em

[@starwars095]

Those are some good baits but what is your thoughts on the bomber fat free shad? Thanks...🎣😎🐝

[@shadygraves]

Bomber Fat Free Shad/Guppy are awesome plugs! I like the shiny white one. Had a lot of success with them.

[@willperryman4559]

Matt, You always get me fired up, and I love your teaching skills Great Video..👍😜👍🎣🔨🎣

[@davidbaker9271]

Awesome video Matt I just got some big deep dive in Sixth Sense Bates I'm going to try out Sunday thanks for the Intel going to use it hopefully I catch a big

[@stevencaldwell838]

Well, once again, I’m hooked! Pun intended. I’ll be fishing DVL in So Cal this Wednesday. Just back from my garage going through my lures for the trip. Found a few deep cranks. They’re coming with me! Also, what gear ratio do you prefer? Lastly, I’ve been on a few fishing forums lately. To the new anglers to bass fishing, I always start with “ Go to Tactical Bassin & subscribe “, then I explain why, and how much you guys have upped my bass game. Thanks again guys. You’ve made all the difference to me. I just want to share my experience so all anglers of all skill levels can benefit. Cheers guys🏄🏼‍♂️🎣

[@shadygraves]

5:1 for deep cranks. I had the Quantum System back in the 80s. 4.4:1 Flipping/pitching, 6.6:1 Ripping, and 3.8:1 Cranking. They all worked WELL.

[@jerryguynes7259]

Going crankin’ tomorrow!! Going to change my leader now after watching this, thanks for the video guys 🤙🏻

[@tbass0224]

Matt, love how you guys give the details on my new favorite time of the year; fall crackbaits! One question, is there a specific condition that crankbaits perform better? Slight wind, cloudy days? When do i say its a crankbait day, for sure?

[@ARJ11569]

One time I was out fishing and I was throwing DD in 5-7 fow. I caught back to back 6 pounders.

[@davidshellhaas1730]

Thank you Matt and Tim for a video with so much great info. Appreciate it!

[@charliesteen1136]

Great info , do you avoid rapala baits ...I just realized I don't think I've ever heard you speak on rapala.

[@tphvictims5101]

Charlie Steen , I believe Rapala has a DT series plug. DT = Dives to.

[@charliesteen1136]

@@tphvictims5101👍 I love the dt series and the xraps

[@zachfisher915]

Have you ever tried putting a red dot from a marker somewhere down by the front hook? Or something similar?

[@marshalldavid2640]

I love your channel and your advice. You guys rock ! I have a question though. In one of your videos you suggested using a medium long pole to catch fish but I am having problems catching fish with this pole. I brought this pole because of your advice but when I was using a light pole it seems like I was catching more fish. Any tips?

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

Hey Matt come fish Lake a Chickamauga in Chattanooga TN! Would love to see your approach in the fall or winter?

[@kayakfishingforpredators9107]

I always fish with 20lbs braid and a Tungsten trace wire, because of the many pike and walleye. Red hooks do NOT stay red very long before the underlying yellow metal appears. Is that brass? So i prefer the darker hi-carbon Gamakatsu trebles and for the BIGger cranks i apply Double (2) split-rings it gives the hooks a little separation. Store your crank-baits with treble covers they stay sharper much longer and are easier and quicker to get out of their compartment....(i try to fill up the WHOLE compartment with diff. colours of the same lure) But i will try the Stop-and-Go method more often. Have a great Catch 🎣😜👍

[@nickstimac4086]

Favorite channel hands down

[@chandlerstewart5921]

Have you ever tried Power Tackle cranking rods?

[@danielyourko1714]

Alright I have a question for you. I recently got three Norman deep little ns from tackle warehouse. We all know how to tune a crank. I could not get them tuned. I got looking close at the bills. On all three crankbaits neither side of the bills matched. My buddies said I was crazy of course. But when we got really studying them. The bills looked like the mold or what have you were done wrong. I’m asking you if you deep little ns have perfect bills or you see that either side is different from one another. I know Norman is a main stay in the tackle box. Just trying to see what’s up. Thanks for your videos and information. FYI the wife’s red fingernail polish works great on hooks and cranks. Thanks again

[@davidthomas4476]

Thanks the red hook has work awesome on the topwater getting some for my crank baits. Do you put them on Square bills to.

[@michaelwright6720]

What makes the bantam so great for casting and casting for distance?

[@jbaerial537]

How do you tie them on ? What knot do you prefer ? And do you use a different knot per type of line your using

[@tland498]

Your passion is one of the things that channel so good 👍🏻

[@baja1k]

Love the zodias 176MH-G you guys recommended. How does the IMX PR0 968C CBR do throwing the lighter baits like a deep six or 6xd?

[@davidsedlacek3855]

You guys are simply the best. So much great info. Crank on!

[@DavidMccallister65]

Good quality fluorocarbon like Sniper doesn't have a lot of stretch and when you pause the reel, the bait stops... especially if you unload the rod. I went out and bought a specific rod and reel to try cranking with braid and it freaking sucks. I put that setup down after 30 mins and haven't cranked with braid since. 100% fluorocarbon is the deal!

[@Straight_Kash]

Hey guys in many of your videos you recommend the SLX and Curado crankbait rods but they are rated for up too 1 1/2 ounce baits. Many of these crankbaits are over that, do ratings typically not matter as much for cranking?

[@moua_bassin9509]

Love the tip about the braid. Keep it up Matt!

[@brycechesney1928]

Have you ever used the mega bass destroyer java line

[@jimwarden9617]

David Fritts is also a proponent of cranking with braid. Good vid. I always watch to the end. Let's see...14 -$300 rods equals...hmmm...lol

[@christiancolabelli]

Hey Matt, I'm going back through all of the TB cranking videos, trying to improve my game and I'm wondering why you opt for HG reels instead of more conventional lower gear ratio reels that everyone seems to swear by for this technique (for torque and slower presentation). Any wisdom would be much appreciated. Thanks man!

[@patrickfries6267]

Would love a TacticalPike Channel. .youre my favourite KZbin Fishermen. Greetings from Switzerland

[@bobbybass1944]

It's hard to cast a crankbait with 20lb braid !!! Its stops in mid air , I started using suffix Advance for cranking with great succes , I still use floro for jb ...Another great video ...

[@FishingWithFred]

Noticed you have red front hooks like a jerkbait. Does this give them a target even when your cranking?

[@felipe33915]

what ratio reel are you throwing those deeps on? 6:2:1?

[@robertschiller6704]

Just getting back to fishing but building more of a simple legacy to leave my son-in-law and grandsons. Not looking to own a ton of rods, never fished lures & baits growing up. I have puchased the new Carado DC and a Expride A MH 7'2" rod. On the spinning side I have just purchased the new Shimano Stradic C3000XG. My father's spinning rod (40+ yo) is a Mitchell Signature Series M660MS 2pc that I plan to use with the new real. My question is whether the new style of fishing places the Mitchell rod into a more specific use and should I invest in another "more versitle" single piece rod as an addition to my legacy effort. I have been away from fishing for 30 years chasing birdies on the golf course. My grandsons have reminded me how much fun I had fishing with my dad. Your thoughts would be appreciated.

[@jeffeckberg4099]

My advice to you: All of these small details make a big difference to a tournament fisherman where every second and every little detail can make a difference in a competition. All of these small details won't make a bit of difference in a memory of spending quality time with a grandfather. No money spent on fancy equipment will change a childhood memory for them. They won't look back and remember a rod or reel; they will look back and remember their grandfather.

[@robertschiller6704]

@@jeffeckberg4099 Sage advice for sure.

[@datruthhurts3984]

You ever use a snap swivel instead of a split ring?probably not,but I'm curious about your take on it

[@edmelungeon2239]

datruth hurts Yes, im sure he does. Take the split ring off & replace it with a snap. I use p-line snaps that are good quality & fairly priced. Makes it easier to tie on, because you don't have to find & keep your line in the split part.

[@HookLife]

Great vid Matt thanks for sharing. Curious to know your thoughts on baits losing color in deep water. At 25ft supposedly red looks grey. Does color even matter at that depth or is it just a confidence thing with the angler? Curious to know if you have ever heard of Buck Perry or Don Dickson. There is a boatload of teachings on structure fishing deep water. If you have heard of them and know of the teachings what do you think about it? I appreciate you guys and everything you do to help make us better. Rods up and tight lines!!

[@tacticalbassin]

Regarding color, this in an interesting video. Each color changes but remains distinct. To me that means that red/blood may not be "red" but are still quite visible/distinguishable. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3Ktm5d3a8dnitU I'm very familiar with spoon plugging 😉 There are a couple specifics in his fish fish movement theories that I do not agree with (our fish have no fear of covering open water, they've become pelagic, and they move out to suspend rather than drop down/out) but all in all he was remarkably beyond his time. How he deciphered all the rest of that without electronics is mind blowing!

[@kennethfieldsjr.968]

Great video guys! 🎣🎣

[@richshackelford5793]

Thanks for the tips and video Matt

[@WildBillHabiki]

I finally broke down and bought some Lucky Craft pointer jerkbaits. I wanted to throw them before changing the hooks so I went to a local river and within 4-5 casts I hooked a beast close to shore. I had it right in front of me. I wasn't really thrashing or trying to shake the bait off, it was just heavy. Right as I was about to try and grab it it came off literally 1 foot from me. The stinking light wire hooks were bent out. $17 jerkbait with cheap weak hooks. I was furious. The sad part was I had some Gamakatsu 2x short shank EWG trebles but I didn't think I would need them at the river. Lesson learned.

[@geo6111]

What knot are you using for the braid to mono?

[@drhambone1598]

Deep on our lake is 80-100+ft Thanks for the advice

[@justgodriveandfishing8865]

i don't think bass will go that deep, you can try 3 oz sinker fish finder rig lol

[@timmaynard1394]

Check out Matt's video on fishing above the thermocline, could be useful

[@andreacometti3499]

Hi guys! At the end of my leader i use to put a little snap for quik changin' . Is a good way 4 crankin ' too? Thanks you re marvellous!

[@kellog1960]

The Mustad Fastach is Awesome. I use it for cranks and jigs. Super fast and you don't have to worry about squeezing it with prune skin fingers.

[@michael476b]

Matt, you talked about the 7-6 zodias. The new zodias is 7-5. How does it compare?

[@tacticalbassin]

Nearly identical action and more sensitive 👍

[@rodneygreen9968]

In fishing Stained Water, I use the Braided Line all the time. Thanks for going over your choice of lures in the Fall. I really like the way you think & explaining choices of baits.

[@rrrr635]

The old 'Hellbender' still gets 'em deep.

[@MrMadhouse70]

If you want to use thin braid for crankbait its all about the rod. The rod should have deep action . it should start bendig in the middle of the rod. for a leader is flouro perfect

[@dmoney6980]

Thanks tac for putting up on my birthday

[@edwardvoluntad138]

Matt would love to get out on the lake with you!

[@kenjones6995]

Yes I love you guys..... a lot of much needed info thank you

[@shadygraves]

Weren't no such thing as a DD22 when I was a kid! You pulled a white cedar Bomber or Hellbender w/a ⅛oz gray minnow Roostertail behind it! Then came the Mann's 20+. That and a ¼oz Hammered Chrome Mann's Li'l George put many a deep bass in my boats. Then came Poe's 400s and Norman DD22s. I'm too old to 'kneel & reel' these days. I have a couple of soft plastic swimbait crappie jigs that catch bass ALL THE TIME. EVERY TIME. ON LIGHT TACKLE. My deep crankin/plug knockin days are behind me.

[@felipe33915]

killer video bud!!!!

[@christsideurbanstreetminis2183]

Can you expand on what you mean by soft rod for cranking

[@jeffeckberg4099]

Basically, you want to use a lighter action rod that will have a lot of bend to it when a fish is hooked up. Often times a fish hitting a moving bait with relatively small treble hooks will merely be "skin hooked" rather than hooked in a solid bony part of their mouth, therefore you need a rod that will stay loaded up and put a steady gentle pressure on the fish. Using a stiffer rod with a heavier action can easily rip the soft tissue of the fishes mouth causing you to lose your fish.

[@jamesgbriley4471]

Thanks for the info Matt another great video bro!

[@scottodonahoe9505]

Any thing that Thumps in the fall when the turnover is happening here in Wisconsin rocks !

[@onurozuvar6299]

I rather not watch about lotsa lures but usage in different conditions. Meaning, inconsistant depts for example we should have 3-4 types? Or not deep crank there? Videos like this please

[@fabriziofabris3423]

Pay attention Matt! At that deep, the red color of the treble hook is completely faded (only blue color is still visble), indeed the red and yellow radiations are assorbed by the upper column of water. This means that red trebles appear as pale grey (maybe they are less visible than black ones, fishes are less intimidated, and hit with more decision). Thanks a lot for all your precious information!

[@jeffeckberg4099]

Not trying to be a smartass here, but another thought... We can only measure what we can see with our human eyes. Fish have fish eyes.🤔 Matt is only speaking from his own experience.

[@fabriziofabris3423]

Sorry! Depth, not deep (I am not native speaker). Light penetration is physic (universal), not physiology (depending on the living creature). My comment was not intended to offend anyone. It was just a suggestion in order to draw more precise conclusions. Matt is a wise and deductive person, I think he does not needs defense from anyone.

[@jeffeckberg4099]

@@fabriziofabris3423 no need to get defensive man. Like I said, I wasn't trying to be a smartass. I was just trying to provoke the thought that we can only create a measurement based on what we see as humans. We have no way of knowing what a fish can actually see.

[@mikeschneider9438]

What gear ratio are using? The one's in the link are kinda fast..?

[@jessejames0000]

When should u use the 6xd or the 10xd?

[@smoovefishing]

I like the Zodias but I am not crazy over glass mostly because of the weight

[@eddierodarte7025]

Love all your videos just have a quick question I don’t know if I missed it or not what color crankbait do you recommend at night we have clear lakes here in Las Vegas

[@mattseifert]

So I’m not sure if they will respond or not but I think I remember him saying that for cranking at night he uses the same colors he would use during the day (shad patterns for shad lakes, bluegill for bluegill lakes, craws when they are keyed in on those). He said that fish don’t change color at night so he doesn’t either. I’ve never night cranked so don’t take my word for it but I’m pretty sure I remember him saying that in their night fishing videos.

[@eddierodarte7025]

Matt Seifert bro thank u thank u

[@patrickfries6267]

Great video again! Would you say those baits work for pike as well? Have a great weekend!🎣

[@codyphillips977]

Patrick Fries unfortunately all my bass lures work fantastic for pike.

[@patrickfries6267]

@@codyphillips977 thanks man. I am more of a Pike fisherman. Love the Bass too tho. Pike feed on Bass in Switzerland so it makes sense that the same baits work...kinda. Cheers👍

[@bassfsn]

I feel like I did my Deep crank backwards. I thought it was my reel causing the issue so I Purchased a Revo Winch and seems that i just cant get any distance with it. Is the 150 hg what you're throwing the 10xd on?

[@jamescorsiglia8997]

Any thoughts on reel speed here?

[@jessefoust7826]

Awesome information. I like it

[@1Cast1Fish]

Great tips

[@justinshedaker1229]

I love this channel

[@owenmanygoats8037]

I have come to learn that during the fall konanee start their spawn and turn bright red. Bass and pike love that color. Red crankbait