Tuning crank baits

  • grumpy
    Iowa, Clinton
    Posts: 489
    February 23, 2013 at 6:44 pm #1280826

    Never done it! Helpful hints? Thanks

    igotone
    Posts: 1746
    February 23, 2013 at 7:10 pm #1145119

    To tune a crank

    Bend the front loop to the opposite way it is tracking

    mudneck_joe
    SE MN
    Posts: 409
    February 23, 2013 at 7:14 pm #1145123

    very slightly bend the metal eye over the bill in the opposite direction the lure is kicking out. It may take a while sometimes and needs to be done on the water prior to use. In General. It can be tricky.

    Bassn Dan
    Posts: 977
    February 23, 2013 at 7:20 pm #1145127

    Bend the line tie in the direction that you want the crank to run. If it’s running off to the left – bend it SLIGHTLY to the right with a needle nose pliers until it runs straight.

    out_fishing
    Moorhead, MN
    Posts: 1151
    February 23, 2013 at 7:22 pm #1145129

    Bend it with your needle nose. Then hang it out the side of your boat at trolling speed and see if it is pulling straight.

    pogo2554
    Sun Prairie, WI
    Posts: 41
    February 23, 2013 at 7:36 pm #1145131

    You must be referring to flicker shads. It’s a constant work in progress!

    igotone
    Posts: 1746
    February 23, 2013 at 7:46 pm #1145135

    Quote:

    You must be referring to flicker shads. It’s a constant work in progress!

    flicker shads

    shake them in your hand real hard – make sure the BB’s are loose
    they can get hang up in the chamber and it throws then off

    I do this with ones right out of the box

    give it a try U may not have to tune them so much

    BBKK
    IA
    Posts: 4033
    February 23, 2013 at 7:47 pm #1145136

    Quote:

    Quote:

    You must be referring to flicker shads. It’s a constant work in progress!

    flicker shads

    shake them in your hand real hard – make sure the BB’s are loose
    they can get hang up in the chamber and it throws then off

    I do this with ones right out of the box

    give it a try U may not have to tune them so much

    Yup. While they are still in the package I smack the package on a table a few times. This won’t hurt the crank but it will get those little balls loose. I do it with all rattling baits.

    grumpy
    Iowa, Clinton
    Posts: 489
    February 23, 2013 at 9:33 pm #1145149

    Or they could be injured, ha..HA

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