The square billed crankbaits we are using today are in the 100, 200, and 300 XCaliber series. The different size baits work at different depths. The cove in which we are fishing contains a variety of structure in combination with some boat docks. We throw the crankbaits at submerged wood and rip rap.
One of the nice features of these crankbaits is that the hooks ride up against the body to reduce the number of snags. As we cast out and begin the retrieve, you can feel the bait bouncing off the rocks and vegetation. Once you feel the bait hit something, pause to mimic a wounded baitfish.
The theory is that the square bill on the bait allows the angler to make a “bump and run” retrieve though fallen timber and other cover.
With a couple of nice 2-pounders landed, photographed and released it is time to think about the boat docks. The sun comes out after several days of nothing but cold, rain, drizzle and cloudiness. Continue reading – https://dongasaway.wordpress.com/2016/04/11/crankbaits-and-boat-docks/