Summer Crankbait Tricks (Deep To Shallow) That Will Catch Bass In Your Lake!!

Crankbaits are "the deal" in Summer! They catch a lot of fish, they catch giant fish, and they're easy to use! Today we're showing you the best colors to catch big fish, the best body shapes for your lake, and where to fish these Crankbaits! You don't want to miss this!

When Matt starts off with "this is really simple", you know its going to be a good one! Almost 40 minutes of crankbait knowledge later and you'll have a "simplified" approach to Summer crankbait fishing! The knowledge nuggets Matt let's out about retrieves, color selection, hook design, and equipment are priceless, so pay close attention!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt discusses in the video. We've included the guy's favorite colors for each, as well as the gear they use to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

*IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...*
Color: Sexy Shad

*BIG DEEP DIVERS...*
Colors: Grand Shad, Hot Mess, Goldie Lox

Colors: Grand Shad, Hot Mess, Goldie Lox

Colors: Powder Blue Back Chart, Sexy Blue Back Herring

Colors: Blue Back Chart, Blueback Herring, Sexy Shad

*DEEP DIVING CRANKS...*
Color: Sexy Shad, Powder Blue Chartreuse

Colors: Parrot, Citrus Shad, Big Shad

Colors: Chartreuse Blue, Metallic Shad, Summer Minnow

*MID DIVING CRANKBAITS...*
Colors: Chart Blue, Sexy Shad, Chartreuse Shad

Colors: Parrot, Citrus Shad, Big Shad

Colors: Kasumi Ito, Old Z, Ito Ayu

*SHALLOW CRANKBAITS...*
Colors: Bruised Citrus Shad, Citrus Shad, Green Gizzard

Colors: Laundry Matte, Old School Shad, Chart Blue

Colors: Mossy Shad, Real Shad, Ghost Minnow

*BFS CRANKBAITS...*
Colors: Mat Craw 2, Wild Craw, Kasumi Ito

Colors: Clear Green Craw, Sleeper Shad, Sexy Shad

Colors: Mossy Shad, Olive Flash Shad

*TREBLE/SPLIT RING UPGRADES...*
Sizes: 4 and 2

Sizes: 4 and 2

Sizes: 1, 1/0

Sizes: 2, 1/0

Sizes: 3 and 4

*BIG CRANKBAIT COMBO...*

*MID CRANKBAIT COMBO...*
Model: Power Glass Cranker

*BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...*

*BFS CRANKBAIT COMBO...*

*TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)*
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...

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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY... *

*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…*

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#Summerfishing #bassfishing #crankbait

[Dogbone]

I can’t watch these guys anymore … it ends up costing me a mortgage payment on baits every time! BTW … When are we getting BURN, BURN, BURN, , , PAUSE shirts & hats?

[BasslivesmatterLLC]

The tackle DD CAUGHT ME MY BIGGEST BAG TO DATE DURING THE FALL FEED 35LB IN LIKE 2 HRS. THATS MY FAV DEEP CRANK

[douglasspickler]

Crankbaits are my favorite, with the exception of topwater. I have to say your video is a wealth of information, and I appreciate you sharing. I have learned from years of competing in tournaments with the Piedmont crankers: Fritts, Coble, Beck, and Wright. Your video and the way you deliver it provide an angler with everything they need. Great job.

[duanetheimer]

This is my opinion. You catch more and bigger fish than the pros. You have fun and they don't.

[andybales]

Crankbait sickness 😷 I'm not feeling well...better go place a crankbait order

[Tbowie]

A couple cranks I don't hear you talk about is the Deep-X 100 and D-X 200 from Megabass. You've talked about the 300's and Deep-6's alot but not the smaller ones. In summer when the big bass are gorging on small bait the Deep-X 100 and 200 can be deadly. The 100 goes to 8 ft. and the 200 10-12 ft and they weigh 3/8 and 1/2 oz and have the LBO weight shifting system, so they cast like a rocket. These can be the deal for deep grass beds and rocky bottoms and don't have to deflect to trigger strikes as they can be twitched very effectively.
One last thing on rods, you mentioned the flatside special which is a great crank rod, but the Jerkbait special in Levante or Orochi can throw squarebills really well. I also use it for the Depp-X 100 and 200's. And a Megabass Launcher for the big deep cranks.

[ryanbroughton]

I'm almost 52 and have fished Rapala baits since I was a youngster. For 7-8 bucks a piece the DT square bills are my favorites. I fish from the bank and the DT 4 and DT 6 are go to baits for me along with the KVD Strike King 1.0- 2.5 square bills. Thanks for the great video as always fellas.

[CT]

What do you think of the Valkyrie World Expedition 7'8 Heavy for big cranks? Bought it for trebled swimbaits but figured it'd be worth trying some 10XDs or Megabass Big M 7.0s on it.

[Killoer]

Its always a hit or miss with crankbaits; but when I first discovered squarebills/lipless it was a god send. Ripping through weeds, banging off structure, slow roll bigguns - Definitely a great versatille search bait.

[FishingThePNW]

Great stuff! In that mid category, the bandit 300 has caught so many fish for me!

[raytubach]

Matt do you have any use for a MB EMTF Levante for cranking? I use this with FC for my treble baits @ 3/4oz. Works great for long bombing mids and lipless.
Also, due to your recommendation, I latched onto an older Zodias 7’6” glass and it’s amazing for deep cranks!
Thank you for everything you do…

[rconner]

Just ordered my BFS Curado & Cashion combo (via your TW links) so I especially liked the BFS crank info.

[LickitySplit]

Thanks for the great video Matt. So I’ve made a decision and I’m going down the hole.. I just started crankbait fishing more this year. Im gonna stick with it until I master this technique. I just gotta say thank you and Tim for putting out such great videos in detail. Believe me it helps out new and experienced fisherman. Again thank you guys for doing what you do. It greatly appreciated

[threwanade]

I’m in New England where the only place to buy taxkle(except online, I use tackle wharehouse too) is bass pro or Walmart. Everyone AMD their mother has strike king, I do better with bombers for all around depths AMD do good with the 10xd for really deep trolling

[ruilongzhang]

Really love cranks but just can't use it. I am fishing from the shore😭😭😭😭😭😭

[kevinloper]

Great video Matt, cranking is not my strong suit at all being I don't have electronics on my boat but you as always got me thinking on ways I can make cranking one of my confidence baits to use, As always thanks.

[funkymojo]

You think we are afraid of in-depth crankbait video?!! Bring it on! I have a scale, a dry erase board and no girlfriend! I got all the time to become a master angler.

[clydemcleod]

I went yesterday and threw a 6xd for the first time and after seven cast of getting nothing but grass I was just about to give up and on my next cast I caught a 9lb largemouth a new pb guess I’ll give it another try my next time out

[raymondpadilla]

what brand of braid and size for throwing deep diver crankbait when you're throwing braid to leader? awesome video🎣

[paulksicinski]

Why do I need deep running crankbaits? Why can I not just use shallow divers hooked up to a bottom bouncer or a drop shot weight?