Kris Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 This may be a stupid question...but here goes. Here in north Louisiana we don't have very deep lakes. So I was wondering what would be the maximum depth (if any) for a 5/8 oz. lipless crank. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crankpaint Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 as a lipless bait (like a rattle trap type) you can fish it at any depth becouse its a sinking type lure that sink about 1 foot a second so you can count it down to the depth you want to fish counting ...1...2,,,3,,,4.. ect to get it down 4 feet or deeper if you count longer. hope this helps you out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent R Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 (edited) I didn't know there was a North Louisiana...... I use to live in Louisiana and to me it was all South.... Edited June 3, 2012 by Brent R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Kris, you can use a lipless crankbait in any depth water but they work best down to around 7-8 ft. The depth they run depends on how fast you retrieve them, their weight, and the size line you use to throw them. 1/2 or 5/8 oz are the "standard" size baits. If you are looking for "shallow", Cordell Super Spots tend to run a little shallower than Rattletraps - but nowadays, just about every lure company has a version of lipless crankbait. The Strike King Red Eye Shad version has become popular lately after KVD used one to win a recent Bassmaster Classic - in shallow water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crankpaint Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 and in most cases the faster you reel the better the fish like them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 and in most cases the faster you reel the better the fish like them So, if you want to burn them, but have them stay down, you need a heavier lure. Only experimentation will tell you what works best for your needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
