Dan Spengler Reveals All About the Berkley Dime Crankbait

Berkley Senior Project Engineer Dan Spengler shares the secrets behind Berkley's analytical approach to crankbait design, which focuses on exhaustive prototyping and laboratory and field testing. The result? A high-performance crankbait with exceptional action, mechanics, and versatility that covers a range of depths and mimics forage everywhere bass swim.
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INTRODUCING THE BERKLEY DIME SERIES
According to Spengler, the Berkley Dime series sets a new bar in crankbait innovation. Crafted after extensive research and over 140 prototypes at Berkley Labs, this series includes the Dime 4, 6, 10, and 15. Each is engineered to reach a specific depth range while delivering a consistent action at all retrieve speeds. Spengler discusses how this is achieved by testing and perfecting bill shape, bill angle, and pull point dynamics design elements.
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS
Spengler emphasizes the goal of creating a crankbait that mimics balsa wood's action but with plastic's durability, consistency, and room for translucent color options. The Dime series uses advanced materials, including a tungsten weight transfer system for enhanced castability, Flash Disc weighting for better action, and high-grade plastic that allows for diverse colorways to include translucent color options.
CASTING AND RETRIEVE PERFORMANCE
Castability is key to quality crankbaits. The Dime's tungsten weight transfer system is a testament to this, allowing you to cast it a mile, even with the smaller models. Equally important is the ability to retrieve the bait and have it perform well on a continuum from slow crawling and pausing to speed cranking. As the underwater video shows, the Dime has a unique fish-triggering slow-rising action on the pause, further enhancing its performance.
Like other versatile crankbaits, such as the Berkley Money Badger, the Berkley Dime series isn't limited to bass. Its action, coupled with 21 proven colors and four dive depths and sizes, makes it effective for catching many fish species. Whether a pro angler or a weekend warrior, the Berkley Dime is a versatile tool that applies to wide-ranging environments and situations.
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[@funkymojo111]

Very interesting. I enjoyed the behind the scenes look into what goes into designing a lure.

[@Loggyb72]

What does Berkley do with all of the models tested but do not move forward with?

[@douglasspickler4925]

The Berkley Dime series is a favorite of mine. Tie one on.

[@raygissendanner1476]

Great information on the crankbaits thank you

[@Wired2Fish]

Appreciate it! Always fun hearing Dan delve into the details of product development. The Berkley product development teams are avid anglers, and bring that knowledge to the office.

[@shawneldridge4465]

🎣 I think that Berkley needs to design a swim bait for trout here. I know they already have different types of power bait for trout, so why not a swimbait or two for the trout. yes the yo-zuri pin minnows are good for trout but still Berkley can come up with something different. This swimbait does look great, also great underwater footage too

[@Wired2Fish]

Thanks for adding Shawn. The Berkley folks are invested in trout, so will appreciate your note.

[@shawneldridge4465]

@@Wired2Fish 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 You're very welcome, Hope you're having a great day as well

[@CasualBassGuy]

Forsure the best casting crank I’ve used

[@Wired2Fish]

Yeah, the tungsten weight transfer is the real deal.

[@isaacbrascoupe]

I use the 4 in slick mouse for big stream trout. Love to try it crawfish, and do you have a rainbow or a brown trout pattern for the cannibals 🎉 Great work by the way 🎉