Rod Bendhard Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 Alright guys, as we all know straight waking the slammer works incredibly well as does the deadstick/twitch combo. I'd say 75% of my fish come from straight wake while the other 25% coming from the pause (especially as the temps cool here in CT) ive only caught one fish cranking it down so far. My question to the all powerful slammer gods that lurk in SU is this...is there a time/conditions where cranking down the slammer becomes more effective than the straight wake or pause technique? Help a brother out! Craig 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpoppabass Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 (edited) I have committed a rig to a 2x cranker slammer setup. It is fun good numbers bait when there is a chop causing trout to pop the surface. It is bomb and immediate splash down retrieve that has ruined a couple of thumbars on my baitcasters tho. Sounds just like the feeding trout on the splashdown. I have not had much success cranking down my 1x slammers. Edited November 9, 2017 by bigpoppabass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanhick Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 I crank everything down and get bit way more than waking. IsaacM619 and SpaceGhost 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basssavage24/7 Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 I hit the same spots with 3 different retrieves on spots that produce and usually I get bit more on cranking down but thats because I usually start cranking down first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northeast_trev Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 i only buy cranking slammers because i find the technique to be more effective. There are other wake baits that do a good job at waking, for me the slammer shines as a shallow cranker. i use a 5:4 reel, pop the rod tip down, and get cranking. Pausing to rise up over cover, then resuming the crank. The slammer definitely has a maximum cranking speed before it starts to roll/wash out. In the summer months, i toe that line and try to fish it fast. At night or in the later months, a sloooow crank/subsurface is what has produced the best for me. note- the slow cranking speed is more achievable with a specific cranking model. The wake has to go faster to get down IsaacM619 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassturds Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 my PB 7.8 was on a crankin x2 bluegill. i find that the 7s crank easier then the 9s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA Frog Man Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 I wasn't a fan of the crank down slammers personally. The 9" single joint slammer does the best for me on the crank. Believe it or not I felt I did better on the crank when it was hot middle of the day with glass calm water. Those seemed to be my biggest bags on that retrieve. Cooler temps I've had better with deadstick/ slow retrieve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zsneezes Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 Do you guys ever have problems hooking fish while cranking the slammer? I had a day where I got bumped twice but the fish did not stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Year 71 Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 Do you guys ever have problems hooking fish while cranking the slammer? I had a day where I got bumped twice but the fish did not stick. You had the right bait, but the wrong color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpoppabass Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 I don't switch out those stock hooks. They are classic cranking hooks. I barb em down and hone em. I keep em fresh with my wd40 pen....btw, another reason why I like the 2x cranking slammer is that they r fat and also wake awesome....I do have a couple of 1x 9 inch slammers that just look slimmer than normal and they crank great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA Frog Man Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 I don't agree with a lot of guys on hook setup. It's all about finding what works for you. Personally I run 2/0 st 36. There is a method to the madness with those vmc. Long shank and weight play a big factor in how the bait runs. But I always change them out. The one time I didn't I bent them out on a big fish. My mistake but don't make it twice. The lighter wire 36 don't blow a big hole in the mouth like the cutting points. Same idea as a square bill. luckycraft, _jeffe_33, SpaceGhost and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynem Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 I probably catch 80% of my Slammer fish cranking. Of course I probably spend 80% of my Slammer time cranking. I try to vary my retrieves with Slammers at the start of a trip. Crank some, wake some, deadstick some, pop some. You'll figure out what they want best and its going to vary from day to day and situation to situation. Get out on the water, commit some time to it, and you'll catch fish on Slammers while cranking. When they are on a REALLY good Slammer bite I think they eat it whether its on top or subsurface. Gotta love it when that thing just stops dead. bigpoppabass and SpaceGhost 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Bendhard Posted November 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 Thanks guys! This site always exceeds my expectations with priceless swimbait knowledge. I currently have a 9 inch waking version that will crank down to about a foot before it rolls (maybe a bit less) do you guys think that will be ok or should I invest in an actual cranking model? I'm seeing a lot of love for the 3 piece for cranking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanhick Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 This old skinny 2 pc cranks down like a dream and gave me my best swimmer day to date with 5 fish over 5 pounds. waynem, bigpoppabass, Top Ramen and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_jeffe_33 Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 This old skinny 2 pc cranks down like a dream and gave me my best swimmer day to date with 5 fish over 5 pounds. 0327161007.jpg What's the date on that one Chuck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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