Go Back   Alberta Outdoorsmen Forum > Main Category > Fishing Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 01-13-2020, 07:48 AM
Smoky buck Smoky buck is offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 7,334
Default Crankbait size for trout/walleye

I build crankbaits for larger predators for the most part ranging from 5-8inch usually. This winter I am working on some smaller crankbaits geared to trout/walleye. I have a habit of fishing with lures that most would say are big so I thought I would ask you guys what you like to use. I plan to carve a few over the winter to test once things thaw.

What size of crankbaits do you like for trout/walleye?

Feel free to add what your go to crankbaits are as well. I never duplicate other crankbaits but I do pay attention to shape and action style then adapt to my own style
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 01-13-2020, 09:07 AM
HuyFishin's Avatar
HuyFishin HuyFishin is offline
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Edmonton Alberta
Posts: 1,879
Default

i would say about one and a half inch baits are perfect size. They do eat my 2 inch plus baits. Just not as often and alot more hesitant. Based off the walleye sizes around edmonton.

Would you be able to take some videos and photos of how you do everything. I find it all so amusing.
__________________

YouTube:@huyfishin Fishing Videos!

Respect wildlife

Last edited by HuyFishin; 01-13-2020 at 09:16 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 01-13-2020, 09:17 AM
superuke superuke is offline
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 297
Default

I use 3 sizes: 3 inch, 4 inch, 5 inch.
More important is the depth the crankbait will run at if you are tolling.

I use 3-4 inch in spring time shallow runners which run 2-4 feet deep

June, July 4 inch, deep runner which run at 8 - 12 feet

August, September 5 inch deep runner which runs 14-20 feet deep

My preferred colours

1 Orange, 2 Gray, 3 Green or Yellow

We never use bait.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 01-13-2020, 09:25 AM
HuyFishin's Avatar
HuyFishin HuyFishin is offline
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Edmonton Alberta
Posts: 1,879
Default

I thought this was an ice fishing lure. If we were trolling I would definitely run something larger. I catch them with two and a half inch plus lazy ikes.
__________________

YouTube:@huyfishin Fishing Videos!

Respect wildlife
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 01-13-2020, 09:33 AM
Smoky buck Smoky buck is offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 7,334
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by HuyFishin View Post
I thought this was an ice fishing lure. If we were trolling I would definitely run something larger. I catch them with two and a half inch plus lazy ikes.
Open water gear
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 01-13-2020, 09:41 AM
Smoky buck Smoky buck is offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 7,334
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by superuke View Post
I use 3 sizes: 3 inch, 4 inch, 5 inch.
More important is the depth the crankbait will run at if you are tolling.

I use 3-4 inch in spring time shallow runners which run 2-4 feet deep

June, July 4 inch, deep runner which run at 8 - 12 feet

August, September 5 inch deep runner which runs 14-20 feet deep

My preferred colours

1 Orange, 2 Gray, 3 Green or Yellow

We never use bait.
Depth is no issue most of the time I design multiple baits for this reason.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 01-13-2020, 09:32 AM
Smoky buck Smoky buck is offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 7,334
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by HuyFishin View Post
i would say about one and a half inch baits are perfect size. They do eat my 2 inch plus baits. Just not as often and alot more hesitant.

Would you be able to take some videos and photos of how you do everything. I find it all so amusing.

You really go that small. I have never thrown a crankbait under 3 inches in my life. It might be tough to get my fingers to work something that small if it’s a minnow style body.

I lack the skills with video but I could probably take some pics. It would be better with a larger bait though

I have a large deep diver I have planned as well that might be a good option
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 11:13 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.