crankbait diving depth

smallmouth420 · Post by **smallmouth420** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 8:15 am

im not sure if i should have posted this on the line posts or hardbaits. i understand that each time you go up in line size your crankbait dives 1-2 feet shallower. is this still the case when using fluorocarbon. fluoro sinks, i know line diameter is similar. is it the resistance of the line diameter or the floating properties of mono that affect the diving depth the most. any help would be appreciated.

slipperybob · Post by **slipperybob** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 1:14 pm

Cranking speed and casting distance can affect it too. After all the angle of line retrieve will have a lot of effect on it.

damian_megabass · Post by **damian_megabass** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 1:26 pm

I would say line diameter effects it most, then comes down to speed and distance.

I believe ppl use floro and mono for different reasons and many reasons...mainly:

Mono - line stretchs and gives a little with hook set

Floro - little to no stretch

soua0363 · Post by **soua0363** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 11:23 pm

Fluoro definately helps the bait runs deeper due to the denser material but the drag caused by the larger diameter line will affect overall depth the most. Most crankbait depths are designed for use with 10 lbs test mono. Going with fluoro in the same 10 lbs test will help the bait dive an extra feet IF they are of the same diameter or close to it, but you can up the fluoro size to 12 lbs test and it will still run around the same depth as advertised. This is base on my observation the last few years and is by no means scientific or exact.

Line retrieval speed is also factor as well. A slower reel with a 5:1 gear ratio will help the bait run down to the advertised depth but going with a faster reel (6.3 or 7.1:1) with the same size line and bait will make the bait run 1 to 2 feet shallower.

Mattman · Post by **Mattman** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 7:30 am

Get the book Precision Casting. Well worth the money....

olamagic · Post by **olamagic** » Sat Apr 02, 2011 9:06 am

damian_megabass wrote:I would say line diameter effects it most, then comes down to speed and distance.

I believe ppl use floro and mono for different reasons and many reasons...mainly:

Mono - line stretchs and gives a little with hook set

Floro - little to no stretch

The floro statement is pretty much a myth. It has almost as much stretch as mono.

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