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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | I noticed that I am lacking, crankbaits in my tacklebox. Especially 6 to 7.5 inch size. I was just wondering what makers you’ve had the most success with. I’m looking for models that are more specific for casting than trolling. Thanks |
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Location: Not where I want to be! | No doubt, Slammers!! |
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Location: Brighton CO. | I love my cranks own lots of them and most my large fish have been caught on them. And I'm a caster, count them down over open water, run them thru thick weeds or on reefs. I have lots of the old pre ROI Raiders in all sizes and models, Ernie's, Jake, Grandma, Triple D's, Slammer's and 254 and a new one Big Guy Bait. They all work. |
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| Plastic cranks- Slammer
Wood Cranks- Muskie Train
If your casting shallow cover really check out the Wake Shad from Muskie Train it has been deadly-
https://teamrhinooutdoors.com/collections/frontpage/products/muskie-...
Jeff Hanson
madisonmuskyguide.com |
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Location: Downers Grove, IL | Slammers have their place for sure, but you get what you pay for. Old depth raiders, Grandma's and Livingston's crank (kind of a DR knock off) are my faves. Cisco Kid's with the metal lip too. |
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Location: US | I catch a lot of fish on 10" believers and muskie train mag diesel. |
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| .50 cals get absolutely chewed here. |
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | Thanks for the replies. All great products. I am looking for something that’s neutral buoyant that goes 1 to 3 feet deep. |
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| Marley420 - 10/14/2025 9:11 AM
Thanks for the replies. All great products. I am looking for something that’s neutral buoyant that goes 1 to 3 feet deep.
Shallow Invader might work for that. Have had some luck with them. |
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| Maybe a double d for neutral buoyant. |
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | Has anyone tried or had success with the chaos tackle mini X crank baits? The 6.75 has caught my eye. |
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Location: oswego, il | Without knowing the situation you would be using it, all musky crankbaits work very well. Lures are tools and it's about picking the right one for that specific situation. |
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Location: Northwest Chicago Burbs | Maybe I should have been more specific about the application. Looking for a crank bait that goes down 1-3 feet and that is neutral buoyant. I’d be using it over weeds and shallow reefs. Thanks. |
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Location: Walker, MN | The H2o Cranky Nitro shallow does what you've described, and muskies chew them. |
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Location: Athens, Ohio | Crane 206, 207, 208. m |
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Location: oswego, il | Cranes, slammers and the shallow cranky nitro |
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Location: Brighton CO. | Try Big Guy Minnow Bait in neutral buoyant model. |
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What is your go to maker for crankbaits?