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Favorite Mid-Range Crankbait (8-12 feet)
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 9:51 am
by jerkbait22
What's everyone's favorite mid range crank? Currently I'm partial to the Spro Little John MD. Looking for something that can reach closer to that 10-12 foot range. IMO the little john hits about 7-8 feet on 10lb fluoro for me.
Re: Favorite Mid-Range Crankbait (8-12 feet)
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 6:19 pm
by Jeffbro999
Lucky Craft SKT DR. Deflects great, and has a tight action that works well any time of year. Close second would be the 1.5DD for those depths.
Re: Favorite Mid-Range Crankbait (8-12 feet)
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2018 12:14 pm
by Pin
Rapala DT10, Spro Little John DD, Spro RK Crawler, O.S.P Blitz Max, Duo Realis M65, Lucky Craft 1.5 DD & 2.5 DD, Megabass Deep X-150, and Bandit 300 series
Re: Favorite Mid-Range Crankbait (8-12 feet)
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2018 4:16 pm
by jerkbait22
I just picked up some 3XD, Duo Realis M65 11A and Little John Baby DD to try. Have the Little John DD but that's listed as a 20 foot diver. Haven't gotten to fish with it enough yet.
I have the RK Crawler but never did too well with it. Also plan on picking up some of the Megabass Deep X 300. They dive deeper than I listed here but I like casting up shallow and grinding them back out sometimes.
Getting off topic here but is there any reason to go with Deep X 300 vs Deep Six other than dive depth?
Re: Favorite Mid-Range Crankbait (8-12 feet)
Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 6:12 pm
by Dink Dawg
Normans Deep Little N. They've been working for me for 37 years.
Re: Favorite Mid-Range Crankbait (8-12 feet)
Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 9:04 pm
by FishNrace
Duo Realis M65 8A and 11A, particularly in Mello Blaze color, chartreuse with orange belly....
Very good hooks too. Slayed big walleyes, Lmb, and Smb at all times of day. I can't wait til it warms up
Re: Favorite Mid-Range Crankbait (8-12 feet)
Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 12:36 pm
by smalljaw
I'm old school when it comes to mid depth cranks. I do well with a Bomber 7A, and the Fat Free Shad in the #5 and #6 sizes. I also like the Rapala DT-10 and the Bagley Diving B2. I know these aren't flashy lures but they flat out catch fish and it amazes me why more don't use some of the old school baits more often.
Re: Favorite Mid-Range Crankbait (8-12 feet)
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2018 6:17 pm
by jerkbait22
FishNrace wrote:Duo Realis M65 8A and 11A, particularly in Mello Blaze color, chartreuse with orange belly....
Very good hooks too. Slayed big walleyes, Lmb, and Smb at all times of day. I can't wait til it warms up
What water clarity are you fishing the mello blaze in? Looks like a dirty water color, but you never know with the smallmouth.
Re: Favorite Mid-Range Crankbait (8-12 feet)
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2018 7:02 pm
by FishNrace
The water clarity in my home lake is quite rocky and actually clear.
Re: Favorite Mid-Range Crankbait (8-12 feet)
Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2018 6:04 pm
by yosemite17
Megabass X-200 in GG or GS Moroko.
Re: Favorite Mid-Range Crankbait (8-12 feet)
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 3:23 pm
by hoohoorjoo
Duel Hardcore Shad 60.
Re: Favorite Mid-Range Crankbait (8-12 feet)
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2018 6:10 pm
by mainevent
I've been liking the berkley digger. Good lure good price.
Re: Favorite Mid-Range Crankbait (8-12 feet)
Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2018 9:49 pm
by KP Duty
Zoom Tapp. It may shine in prespawn, but it really is killer all the time.
Re: Favorite Mid-Range Crankbait (8-12 feet)
Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:35 pm
by wirinhar
Rapala DT14 and O.S.P Blitz Max for me
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Re: Favorite Mid-Range Crankbait (8-12 feet)
Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 2:31 pm
by bpettus2
Rapala DT10 or Spro fat papa