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<blockquote data-quote="DirtyMike" data-source="post: 892" data-attributes="member: 229"><p>Pulling cranks is something I enjoy doing.&nbsp; It might be a little boring but it's about the only time I actually get to fish and not worry about boat control the entire time.&nbsp; With jigs, you're generally in a common area with people and constantly have to worry about where everyone else is.&nbsp; If I tear off, I have to spend the time tying on and watching where the boat is going, doubling your time out of the water.&nbsp; Back to cranks.&nbsp; I think you can make it as simple or complex as you want.&nbsp; Following dive charts, lead core, down rigging, etc. adds some better knowledge and work load.&nbsp; Find a depth, drop the cranks back til they bounce, reel up a bit and troll away.&nbsp; Play with the speed to see what they like.&nbsp; I generally keep it in the .8-1.5 mph range.&nbsp; I've been going as fast as 2.5 mph some times.&nbsp; Watch the rod tops to see if they have a nice vibration and keep an eye on the graph.</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="DirtyMike, post: 892, member: 229"] Pulling cranks is something I enjoy doing. It might be a little boring but it's about the only time I actually get to fish and not worry about boat control the entire time. With jigs, you're generally in a common area with people and constantly have to worry about where everyone else is. If I tear off, I have to spend the time tying on and watching where the boat is going, doubling your time out of the water. Back to cranks. I think you can make it as simple or complex as you want. Following dive charts, lead core, down rigging, etc. adds some better knowledge and work load. Find a depth, drop the cranks back til they bounce, reel up a bit and troll away. Play with the speed to see what they like. I generally keep it in the .8-1.5 mph range. I've been going as fast as 2.5 mph some times. Watch the rod tops to see if they have a nice vibration and keep an eye on the graph. [/QUOTE]

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