6 recommended crankbaits for trout fishing! Excellent lure to catch fish just by winding it

This article is based on a Japanese article and has been machine translated

A crankbait is a lure with a rounded shape that is also used for bass fishing.

While the spoon is a lure that can be used to target a variety of depths, the crankbait is a lure that is suitable for targeting near the bottom.

Its swimming action has a lot of appeals and is suitable for targeting and catching biting fish.

In this article, we’ll introduce you to some of the best crankbaits for trout fishing.

Crankbaits that can be fished just by winding are recommended for many beginners.

How to choose a crankbait for trout fishing

Trout fishing crankbaits can be selected based on three factors: size, type, and color.

Let’s take a closer look at three of them here.

How to choose the size

Crankbaits come in a variety of sizes, from small (around 3cm) to large (palm-sized).

Each of them has its own specialties, but I recommend relatively small crankbaits for beginners.

Specifically, we recommend something around 3 cm.

This size crankbait can be used to catch any size of trout.

In other words, it’s the right crankbait size for your fishing pleasure.

It’s a good idea to enjoy the fun of catching trout with crankbaits first, and then shift your focus to big game.

How to choose a type

There are three types of crankbaits: the shallow type that dives shallow, the deep type that dives deep, and the middle type in between.

These three types can be distinguished by the length of the lip, the longer the lip the deeper the crankbait will dive.

And the basic usage of this type is to use it according to the depth of the fishing ground.

We recommend that you choose a crankbait that you can wind just near the bottom when you dive to the maximum.

But I think most beginners don’t know the depth of the point.

In such a case, you can handle it to some extent by using a middle-type crankbait, so please try to use a middle-type crank bait at first.

How to choose a color

Just like other lures, trout fishing crankbaits come in a variety of colors, from natural to appealing.

However, if you are a beginner, it is recommended to choose mainly appealing colors.

The reason is that the main purpose of using crankbaits is to catch active trout efficiently.

And because active trout react strongly to appealing colors.

If you are thinking of buying one crank bait for the time being, try to choose an appealing color such as red or orange.

One of the other recommendations is to use brown or fluorescent colors.

6 Recommended Crankbaits for Trout Fishing

Let’s take a look at six different types of crankbait for trout fishing that you should actually use.

Recommendation 1: Shimano Chibitoro 25S

The Chibitoro 25S is a crank bait called a jointed crank that is sold by Shimano.

The body of the lure is formed by the joint of two parts, and the feature is that it moves firmly even if you wind it slowly.

The sinking speed is also slower than that of a typical crankbait.

Try using it when trout don’t respond to quick movements, as it is good at fishing quite slow.

The color lineup is abundant, with glow colors that emit light at night.

It is better to use it with cranks that can be handled at a normal speed.

Recommendation 2: Daiwa Presso Wabcra

PRESSO Wabcra is a basic crank bait that swims with a big vibration when it is reeled in.

It is recommended for beginners because it can be said to be the basic swim of crankbaits.

If you want to learn how to fish with crankbaits, please try this lure.

Another feature of this lure is that it moves a lot even on a slow retrieve.

There are many crankbaits that can handle fast retrieves, but cranks that can handle slow retrieves are rare.

Therefore, it will be a great help against trout that are used to fast movements.

The many unique colors are another attraction of this crankbait.

Recommendation 3: Daiwa Presso Wobble

The PRESSO Wobble is a crank bait called a flat side crank, sold by Daiwa.

The flat side crank features high fish attracting power by flashing.

The flat side of the body makes it easy to reflect light and makes it more appealing.

Because it can attract trout in a wide range, it is recommended when you want to find active trout efficiently.

There are also two types of lures in the lineup: floating and sinking.

It is recommended for beginners who do not know detailed techniques, because they can target trout that are highly active and easy to catch.

Recommendation 4: Daiwa Presso Rivecra

The PRESSO Rivacra is a slightly unusual crank bait with an upturned lip sold by Daiwa.

This upturned lip is called a “river slip”.

A typical crank bait dives deep by winding it, but this crank bait can swim parallel to a certain depth.

In other words, it is easy to attack the targeted depth consistently, and it can be used for a wide range of fishing from the surface to the bottom.

The action of the lure is similar to that of a standard crankbait, with a small oscillating motion.

Try using it when you know exactly how deep the trout are.

Recommendation 5: Smith Sibo-Cra

The Sibo-cra is a crankbait sold by Smith that features a rough surface finish called Shibo processing.

This grainy finish creates a flashing and vibrating effect that no other lure can match.

It will appeal to trout.

It is an orthodox crank bait that swims with a solid action from the beginning of reeling.

It is also recommended for beginners who are not used to fishing with crankbaits yet.

Two different diving depths are available, so you can choose the one that best suits the depth of your fishing spot.

The color lineup is mainly brownish, and an appealing color called hibiscus is also available.

Recommendation 6: Smith Calmo MR-F

Calmo MR-F is a crank bait for tough condition that can make trout nervous to use its mouth.

It features a slim body shape for a crankbait.

Even on a slow retrieve, the lure constantly produces a fine action that will make reluctant trout use their mouths.

Since it is a floating type crank bait, try using it mainly when you want to target near the surface.

The color lineup includes many appealing colors such as Hibiscus and Blue Hawaii.

Let’s master the reel fishing with crankbaits!

Crankbaits are such an important lure that they are essential in trout fishing.

It is recommended for beginners because it can be fished by basically just winding it.

If you only buy one lure, this is the lure you want to use.

In particular, each of the six crankbaits introduced here has different characteristics, but they are all easy to handle in common.

If you are not sure which one to choose, please choose one of these.

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This article is based on a Japanese article and has been machine translated.

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In this article, I will introduce Daiwa’s bass fishing lure series and pick up six excellent lures.

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