Tolling Cranks

[Paul Waldowski]

Dockboy,

I wouldn't sweat it unless it is off by a lot. The whole purpose of a line counter is being able to duplicate and repeat the presentation that put you on fish in the first place. When you start to troll a certain depth, let out enough line until you feel your lure start ticking the bottom. You can then adjust the amount of line you have out from there. Once you start to bang fish, just let out the same amount of line out.

[Dock Boy]

Thanks guys. I won't worry about it then. it's definantly not off by 10ft. Thanks again everyone that has helped me.

[Wookiee]

How's it working for you dock boy?

[Dock Boy]

Haven't had a chance to get out yet.

[Nodak7mm]

Hey Dockboy!

Hope your out and trolling. Your in for some of the best fishing of the season now, really hard to beat fall trolling. Sounds like your rigged up pretty good. Dont be afraid to "upsize" your cranks now. Now is prime time to start running the big profile cranks. HJ's in 12 & 14, Bomber 25's, Thunderstiks, and my favorite go-to late summer/fall crank; Reef Runners in Purple Demon & Texas Red. (make sure their "tuned", R/R's are notorius to tune but patience & small tweaks work wonders).

Again "WARNING": Cranks are addicting!!!

[PierBridge]

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(make sure their "tuned", R/R's are notorius to tune but patience & small tweaks work wonders).

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So how do you tune them and how do you determine they need tuning......

Thanks Pier....

[Northlander]

You know they are bad when they either burn Out or kick off to one side. This is fixed by turning the eye in the direction needed to straigten out the problem. RR makes a tuning tool that works good but a needlenose works just as good.

[Nodak7mm]

Basically, what Northlander said!! If they go farther out or in than 1.5" (parallel of your line) they need tuning.. Dont need no stinking special tool, needlenose is all I use. Again, Nothlander could not have "splained" it easier... Once you see an outta tune R/R and try to tune, it'll come together..

Rod

[PierBridge]

Thanks that's been bugging me for while on the River "miss" I'm really having problems with the small cranks getting them to run True.....

Thanks Pier....

[DinkADunk]

Once and awhile when taking a break I'll break out the crankbait box and test a bunch to see if they run true. It doesn't take long and I find that I can easily go through and test 15-20 cranks and then either tune problem ones or mark them with tape for working on later.

[dieguy]

This may seem very basic but what is the best way to attach your crank to the line? Tie directly or snap swivels? If snaps which style seem to work best. Thanks guys

Dieguy

[Northlander]

Ill usually use a cross lock snap or a small ball bearing snap swivel. Make sure you get the good bearing swivels. Pricey but very much worth it. In weeds I like a swivel a few feet above a snap to the crank/stick. Helps keep weeds off your bait. If you dont like that use a small split shot. Same with spinners on boards.

[Borch]

A wire crosslock snap for me. Easy to change lures and allows for optimum action.

[Team Otter]

I'll second what Borch said. Good choice.