
For long casting crankbaits, the best picks here are the lures with built-in casting help and compact profiles. SPRO Sports Professionals LITTLE JOHN 50 is a strong long-cast shallow crank thanks to its silent weight transfer system and tight wobble. Jenko Fishing CD15 Deep Diving Crank Bait is the best option if you need a longer cast plus 10-15 ft depth coverage. The RUNCL ProBite Lipless Crankbaits and RUNCL ProBite Lipless Crankbaits w/ spinner are compact, weighted lipless baits that are built to cast far and cover water fast. If youβre targeting bigger fish and want maximum distance with a larger profile, BPF Lures 10" Jake is a strong casting/trolling option for pike and musky.
Switch to a different lure type if fish are buried in heavy cover, want a slower fall, or are suspended well off the bottom and not reacting to a moving crankbait. Also switch if you need a true finesse presentation or a bait that stays in place longer after the cast.
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