Members mpark Posted July 19, 2017 Members Share Posted July 19, 2017 I have fished Stockton frequently for some years but have not tried trolling crank baits. I was wondering if any one would share there technique to get the lure down to the desired depth. It seems most of my baits only travel to about 8 feet and most fish seem to be deeper during these hot months. I have read a few articles on the subject but just wanted a method you prefer on Stockton. Any other advice on how to minimize crank bait hang ups while trolling would also be appreciated. blacknoseddace and Big Keene 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan hufferd Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Blue tiger #7 flicker shad or glass shad. 1.7 to 2 mph. Let a bunch of line out. 100ft or so. Cross over some point at 12 to 15 ft deep. That should get you fishing. Try new stuff and drive over different kinds of structure and brush. You can probably figure it out from there. Good luck ! P.S. buy a lure retiever, it will pay for it self pretty quick. Big Keene, Old dog 417, oghfm and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Keene Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 most baits tend to hit their max depth with about 180ft of line out. we have been using depth hunter metered braid line, and it makes it easy to repeat what depth you are at. Dan Hufferd is right about the #7 blue tiger flicker shad, and the lure retriever. a 2 mph boat ride should put you on fish! good luck! Illegitimi non carborundum (Never let the bastards grind you down) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Keene Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 look into precission trolling. it has loads of info regarding depth and line out. Old dog 417 and blacknoseddace 2 Illegitimi non carborundum (Never let the bastards grind you down) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rps Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Original series wiggle wart on 10# mono: Flicker Shad#7 Feet of line in the water depth of bait 40 10 70 10 95 15 150 14 200 19 Information comes from the Precision Trolling Smart Phone App blacknoseddace, oghfm, Big Keene and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacknoseddace Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 I started using 1/2 oz inline sinkers this year and I like them. I can use a variety of crankbaits that are smaller or don't dive deep enough without the help of added weight. The action of the crankbaits are not effected. I don't have to let out a lot of line either. If I slow it down, it goes deeper. I use my trolling motor and change speeds to experiment. I buy my sinkers from Netcraft. I think Bass Pro has them too. dan hufferd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DADAKOTA Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Bandit 300s will get you deep enough. Mad Cow is a Stockton killer. ramman123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members streamer Posted July 19, 2017 Members Share Posted July 19, 2017 If you need weight to get them down but not sure how much, make some keels so you can change weight easily... oghfm, Johnsfolly, nomolites and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacknoseddace Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 3 hours ago, DADAKOTA said: Bandit 300s will get you deep enough. Mad Cow is a Stockton killer. Ah yes..the illusive mad cow. 🤗 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacknoseddace Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Oops! Elusive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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