Crankbaits – loud minnow style baits

  • wade_kuehl
    Northwest Iowa
    Posts: 6167
    September 28, 2006 at 2:01 am #1234525

    What are some good, loud, minnow style cranks? I know of the rattlin rogues but I’m actually looking for something with a little more THUMP!

    Something in the mold of a Rapala HJ 10 or 12 with the pounding sound of the Ohio State marching band would suffice. It’d be most helpful if the product is not discontinued (or if it is, you know of a place to purchase and are willing to share the info).

    Thanks for your input!

    phishirman
    Madison, WI
    Posts: 1090
    September 28, 2006 at 1:29 pm #483625

    Check out the loudmouth series offered by Mann’s. They make the most noise out of any hard bait that I have found.

    rmartin
    United States
    Posts: 1434
    September 28, 2006 at 9:02 pm #483824

    the Wally diver came to my mind.

    gary_wellman
    South Metro
    Posts: 6057
    September 28, 2006 at 9:17 pm #483828

    Wade,
    you may want to look at some of the muskie cranks. There are some 5″ and 6″ that have an agressive wobble. The Buchertail Baby shallow raider comes to mind and is in the 5.25″ range.

    The Salmo Whitefish is another crank I’m quite pleased with! Being 7″ and a thicker body than a #18 Rap floater, this maybe your meal ticket, however only for a slooooooooooow troll, as they do run a bit deep.

    Lastly;
    Look at the Muskie Mania 6″ Jake. It is basically a knock off of the babyraider, but it does perform well.

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    September 28, 2006 at 10:32 pm #483843

    Gotta like the Rouges. Hard to find a louder rattle and one the runs true out of the box 95% of the time.

    -J.

    shaley
    Milford IA
    Posts: 2178
    September 28, 2006 at 10:54 pm #483845

    I 2nd the shallow raider I have taken many eyes on those trolling for skies. I like the smaller grandmas to but they dont have the loud your looking for.

    gary_wellman
    South Metro
    Posts: 6057
    September 29, 2006 at 2:37 pm #483996

    For “BIG” walleyes, do not be afraid of using muskie baits. Big “weed” walleyes have hit muskie cranks and jerk baits more than once!!!!

    I got a pic of a 22″ eye crushing a 10″ suick, pulled out of cabbage on a bright, sunny day, at noon!!!!!

    Try the noisy muskie cranks and I think you might be surprised!!!!

    derek_johnston
    On the water- Minnesota
    Posts: 5022
    September 29, 2006 at 2:43 pm #483997

    Quote:

    Try the noisy muskie cranks and I think you might be surprised!!!!

    gary_wellman
    South Metro
    Posts: 6057
    September 29, 2006 at 2:55 pm #484002

    Derek;
    That Salmo Whitefish is going to get a SERIOUS work out next weekend!!!!! I love the paint scheme!!! I’m thinking that these things, slow trolled is going to make the eyes CRUSH em!!!!!

    derek_johnston
    On the water- Minnesota
    Posts: 5022
    September 29, 2006 at 3:10 pm #484009

    Without a doubt..

    derek_johnston
    On the water- Minnesota
    Posts: 5022
    September 29, 2006 at 3:24 pm #484019

    G, just got off the phone with Salmo. I ordered us two Whitefish SW 13F’s, one sliver and one fire tiger. These babys are 5 3/4′ and only dive 3-5 feet.. These baits will give those 30 inchers a man size meal..

    gary_wellman
    South Metro
    Posts: 6057
    September 29, 2006 at 4:35 pm #484052

    Egggggggggggcellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    jesseanderson
    Bloomington, MN
    Posts: 13
    September 30, 2006 at 2:29 pm #484307

    Don’t be afraid to troll an X-Rap either…I’ve done REALLY well with these.

    wade_kuehl
    Northwest Iowa
    Posts: 6167
    October 2, 2006 at 12:43 am #484480

    Thanks for the info guys.

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