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Home Fishing Tips When and Why to Fish Erratic Crankbaits

When and Why to Fish Erratic Crankbaits

David A. Brown
Dec 03, 2015

Hard wobbling and erratic crankbaits are widely known as prespawn bass catching machines, but as Elite Series pro Justin Lucas points out, “the prespawn isn’t the only calendar period this crankbait category shines.” Anytime the water is cold – late fall, winter and spring, is a good time to slow crank chunky hard wobbling cranks like the Berkley Wild Thang 8.5. Justin delivers the finer points of when, where, and how to fish these baits, and we also think you’ll enjoy seeing the Wild Thang tearing it up underwater.

David A. Brown

A lifetime angler with adventures ranging from Amazon peacock bass, to Florida Keys bonefish to giant Canadian pike, David blends creative storytelling with intricate description to convey the essence of the sport, along with the details anglers need to make their own memories. With nearly 30 years of writing experience, David delivers compelling written content across multiple media platforms including traditional magazine work, video scripts, marketing communications, specialty publications and creative projects. He’s also a book author and photographer.