Using a
crankbait lure for pike fishing is very effective, though seemingly not widespread along the water's edge. Compared to another
pike lure, it is a lure that generates a lot of vibrations, displaces a lot of water and triggers the
pike's strike, perfect for power fishing, that is to say, quickly discovering active predators by scanning the terrain.
Most cranks are floating, the size of the lip indicates the ability to fish deep, so from the shore, it is better to choose
shallow cranks with a small square lip because they will not snag and will go to a maximum depth of 1 meter. On a boat or float tube, large divers with a long lip will be perfect to select according to the depth of your spot, some can even go up to 6 or even 8 meters! of course, the size of your line will also influence this last point, the thinner it is, the less it will restrict the dive.
A crankbait is versatile; it allows you to quickly cover a large area of water and explore various depths thanks to their lip that makes them dive during retrieval. The vibration, the noise, and sometimes even the bubbles produced by the crankbaits can attract pike from afar.
Brands like
Megabass,
Rapala,
Spro,
Westin, and
Zip Baits provide a wide range of crankbaits. Models such as the Megabass Big M4.0, the Rapala Shad Rap, and Dive To, or the Spro Fat Iris are popular for their performance and quality.
Using a crankbait is not very technical, and a simple cast / retrieve will be highly effective, similarly, the strike will often happen by itself making it an ideal lure for beginners. You can, of course, also have more worked retrievals, with stops, or variations in the retrieval speed like a
pike jerkbait.
For a full tackle box, besides having fluorescent and natural lures, try to have silent
cranks, more rare but interesting to vary. And don't hesitate to check out other sections to find your perch crankbait or bass crankbait.
