In-Depth Cranking : Deep-to-Shallow - Ott Defoe : Remastered
Deep
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1h 2m
In this bass fishing class seminar video, Ott Defoe shares his tips for fishing crankbaits successfully. He begins by breaking down what about crankbaits is appealing to bass. Then he highlights the attributes you should consider when selecting a crankbait to catch bass, depending on a number of variables. Lastly, he talks about fishing crankbaits at a number of different depth ranges and the tackle he uses to fish them.
0:09 Young people, fish in whatever competition groups are available. You don't have to have a high school club.
1:42 Crankbaits are Ott's confidence bait
5:11 Reasons why crankbaits work
8:05 Crankbait speed
12:31 Reaction bites
16:09 Fishing the right angles
21:29 How crankbaits work - selecting the right crankbait
23:29 Crankbait action
27:03 Crankbait profiles
29:30 Crankbait colors
32:55 Cover for fishing crankbaits
39:27 When to fish a crankbait
42:01 Fishing crankbaits in deep water
43:55 Mid-depth crankbait bass fishing
45:40 Shallow cranking
48:21 Crankbait fishing gear - tackle for fishing crankbaits (rod, reel, line)
53:01 Electronics in crankbait fishing
57:27 Change crankbait hooks or not?
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