In my opinion, the best flat crankbaits
ever produced were the Bandit Flat Maxx
Shallow (4-8 ft.) and the Bandit Flat Maxx
Deep (8-12 ft.). Although they have been
out of production for a number of years,
they appear on the auction site occasionally.
Search found 42 matches
- Tue Oct 03, 2023 11:17 am
- Forum: Hardbaits
- Topic: Mid Diving Flat Sides
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6122
- Tue Aug 15, 2023 5:34 pm
- Forum: Hardbaits
- Topic: Top 5 Hardbaits of All Time
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5057
Re: Top 5 Hardbaits of All Time
In no particular order:
Norman Deep Little “N”
Bagley DB-3 (original)
Strike King KVD 2.5 HC Squarebill
Spro Aruko Shad
Rebel Deep Wee-R
Norman Deep Little “N”
Bagley DB-3 (original)
Strike King KVD 2.5 HC Squarebill
Spro Aruko Shad
Rebel Deep Wee-R
- Sat Jun 24, 2023 7:49 pm
- Forum: Hardbaits
- Topic: Opinion on SPRO products
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4071
Re: Opinion on SPRO products
In my opinion, the Aruku shad - 5/8 oz. size is
as good as lipless cranks get. It catches fish
on the fall, as well as with a straight retrieve.
However, you must upsize the stock rear treble
to a short-shank #4 to avoid losing fish. (In
my experience with smallmouths)
as good as lipless cranks get. It catches fish
on the fall, as well as with a straight retrieve.
However, you must upsize the stock rear treble
to a short-shank #4 to avoid losing fish. (In
my experience with smallmouths)
- Mon Apr 03, 2023 7:24 pm
- Forum: Hardbaits
- Topic: Can anyone identify this crankbait?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2235
Re: Can anyone identify this crankbait?
Wow, I guess you do have a few!
They must be good producers
or you wouldn’t have so many.
How deep do they dive?
Is there another lure you would
compare them to?
The body of the one I have is 3-1/8 in.,
and the total length is almost 5 in.
They must be good producers
or you wouldn’t have so many.
How deep do they dive?
Is there another lure you would
compare them to?
The body of the one I have is 3-1/8 in.,
and the total length is almost 5 in.
- Mon Apr 03, 2023 9:08 am
- Forum: Hardbaits
- Topic: Can anyone identify this crankbait?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2235
Re: Can anyone identify this crankbait?
That’s what I thought at first,
but I cannot find one where
the back of the lure extends
beyond the rear hook like the
lure I have.
but I cannot find one where
the back of the lure extends
beyond the rear hook like the
lure I have.
- Mon Apr 03, 2023 5:35 am
- Forum: Hardbaits
- Topic: Can anyone identify this crankbait?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2235
Can anyone identify this crankbait?
I believe it is over 10 years old.
- Thu Sep 29, 2022 8:53 pm
- Forum: Fishing Line
- Topic: Line Diameter Comparisons
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1660
Re: Line Diameter Comparisons
Unfortunately, most of the line diameters listed on most line packages are inaccurate. Lines can be as much as 25% thicker than the stated diameter. This cannot be unintentional. I believe that most line companies merely match the diameters that are stated on the packages of lines that they perceive...
- Tue Jun 07, 2022 8:30 pm
- Forum: Fishing Line
- Topic: What is your primary line setup?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 20225
Re: What is your primary line setup?
Various co-polymers on different outfits
for different applications/situations,
plus flourocarbon (with mono leader) for
Carolina rigs.
for different applications/situations,
plus flourocarbon (with mono leader) for
Carolina rigs.
- Sat Nov 27, 2021 11:19 am
- Forum: Fishing Line
- Topic: Damyl Tectan
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1794
Re: Damyl Tectan
I used it for deep crankbaits on the Niagara River over very rocky bottoms, which usually is very tough on lines. I never lost a lure or fish (smallmouth) due to line breakage all season. Sure, I retied when I felt any roughness, but it didn’t seem that I retied as often as I usually did. I’m sure t...
- Fri Nov 26, 2021 4:09 am
- Forum: Fishing Line
- Topic: Damyl Tectan
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1794
Damyl Tectan
This past season, I used 15.1 lb Damyl Tectan on one of my outfits. Its diameter (.01175 in.) is about the same or less than that of many 10 lb. test copolymers or nylon monofilaments. This small diameter, low stretch, and abrasion resistance make it an outstanding option in my opinion. I would have...
- Tue Nov 16, 2021 4:58 pm
- Forum: Hardbaits
- Topic: Favorite spring time crankbait for 6-10 ft
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4242
Re: Favorite spring time crankbait for 6-10 ft
Bandit Flat Maxx and Norman Deep Little “N”
- Sun Nov 07, 2021 6:39 pm
- Forum: Hardbaits
- Topic: Norman Little N
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2034
Re: Norman Little N
I think it might have been replaced by the Speed N.
- Wed Oct 13, 2021 12:18 pm
- Forum: Hardbaits
- Topic: Norman Little N
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2034
Norman Little N
Has this lure been discontinued?
- Mon Jun 14, 2021 4:07 pm
- Forum: Jigs/Spinner/Buzzbaits
- Topic: Chatterbait Advice
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8133
Re: Chatterbait Advice
I’ve had very good success with the
Picasso Shock Blade Pro. I fish the
upper Niagara River where losing baits
is inevitable. That makes Jackhammers
too expensive for this application.
Picasso Shock Blade Pro. I fish the
upper Niagara River where losing baits
is inevitable. That makes Jackhammers
too expensive for this application.
- Fri May 07, 2021 5:17 am
- Forum: Hardbaits
- Topic: What is your favorite discontinued lure?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 17837
What is your favorite discontinued lure?
One of mine is the Bandit Flat Maxx, a great cold water crankbait.