Size Matters for Crankbaits

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The huge storage lockers on our Nitro ZV21 Pro boats seem to fill up fast with crankbaits. Even more lures travel with us in the back of the truck. For crankbaits, action is always the first question, depth is the second, and color is the last, but where does crankbait size fit into the equation? Most anglers are taught early on that stickbaits like the Berkley Cutter 90 cast or trolled in cold water work great on walleyes. The rolling action and the classic design triggers fish early or late in the season. Similarly, Flicker Shads and Flicker Minnows have slightly different action patterns that work best in the middle temperatures of the season and the extra kick of the Flicker Shad Jointed often tops other designs in the warmest water temperatures of the year. This is the vibration part of the equation at work. Alternative lures to the classic action equations include the Berkley Digger and SquareBull models. The Digger has an aggressive nose-down wobble and the SquareBull introduces a hunting action to the retrieve/troll. When chasing walleyes in really thin water, the Flicker Shad Shallow comes into play. These lures are gaining traction as vital parts of a […]