I love to long line fish in the summer also...catch everything on that technique. Great video, keep em coming! 😊
@markniles30133 жыл бұрын
We have had great luck running crankbaits right along side of our jigs. We use 3oz. weights to keep the jigs down at the accelerated speeds needed for the crankbaits. Works like a charm especially on the deeper crappie. Thanks for for the great videos Mr. Baker.
@MikeBakerVideos3 жыл бұрын
Great idea. May have to try it.
@michaelupchurch3769 Жыл бұрын
Are those bandits
@MikeBakerVideos Жыл бұрын
Yes.
@discoveryoutdoorskcfishing2363 жыл бұрын
Mike I remember coming across your very first video right after you posted it a few years back and just fell in love with trolling crankbaits for crappie. I set my boat up and started pulling crankbaits that same day. I've been pulling crankbaits now for several years watching your videos and I've got some great crappy and I just wanted to say thank you for posting these videos not only in my neck of the woods so I can see what structure you're fishing but also to help me learn about proper techniques to catch these fish. I've had a lot of success so thank you very much.
@MikeBakerVideos3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Glad the videos have helped. Great way to fish.
@discoveryoutdoorskcfishing2363 жыл бұрын
@@MikeBakerVideos it truly is. It's a lot of fun. I've tried it in all the local lakes from Stockton to Blue springs lake and I've had success with it.
@celebrationscuba3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the crankbait trolling video, it is my favorite way to fish. I love the fact that. you show and do not edit out, when you get hung up or have the day to day problems that we all experience. Great job/video as always....thanks Mike!!!!
@rdonner283 жыл бұрын
I sure do enjoy your videos! They're RAW and shows how it REALLY is when fishing! Thanks for sharing!
@jasondenney20873 жыл бұрын
Another great video, Mike! I really enjoy your enthusiasm and honesty…not many professionals would show themselves dumping a rod overboard!
@jonhansen30353 жыл бұрын
Love that you are keeping it real. We all have had times when cranking when things don't go smooth. I have been there done that with hang ups. Proper setting on the drag helps keep things so I can keep moving forward with the rest of the baits out until I can attend to the one that is hung up on a tree or the bottom.
@ramonlapidario80013 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@russalcamo24882 жыл бұрын
I’ve fished crank baits before and they don’t really get to proper depth. I noticed all you do is throw them out. Does the water pressure from trolling just pull them down to desired depth?
@MikeBakerVideos2 жыл бұрын
Any crank bait will run at a certain depth depending on the shape of the bill, line size and speed. I usually run Bandit 300's with 8 lb. line at around 1.6 mph. With that set up they will run about 18 to 20ft. deep.
@keithlynchard63333 жыл бұрын
I bought a few baits a few months ago at bass pro I found that a. Rapala. DT 6. P G S PERAL GRAY SHINER CRANK BAITS WORKS VERY VERY WELL IM TROLLING 5 AT A TIME A COUPLE ON PLANER BOARDS. I ALSO USE BANDIT CRANK BAITS BUT THIS LITTLE BAIT KICKS BUT . THANK FOR YOUR SHOW .
@alwayswright772 жыл бұрын
Mike, do you not have trouble with brush and trees under water? The lake I fish I have to use braid because of all the under water trees. If I use mono I lose many crank baits.
@MikeBakerVideos2 жыл бұрын
Sure, I lose some from time to time.
@superman98793 жыл бұрын
Great video Mike! We fishermen know that “stuff happens”, especially when you are doing everything by yourself. I always enjoy your videos , keep them coming!
@user-bk1iu5ue4f4 ай бұрын
Do you ever use the black back silver belly. Seems to be my best 300
@MikeBakerVideos4 ай бұрын
Yes. Caught a lot of fish on it.
@tommypouliezos82362 жыл бұрын
Mike I’ve learned so much from watching your videos , can you tell what storage box your putting your bandit 200.300 in I’ve searched all over but can’t find the one where hooks are on the underside of divider.please
@MikeBakerVideos2 жыл бұрын
I bought them at Tombstone Tackle in Columbia,Mo. some time ago. Can’t remember the brand.
@dRemodelingPhiladelphia2 жыл бұрын
what is the speed you prefer for trolling crappies
@MikeBakerVideos2 жыл бұрын
1.6 is my confidence speed.
@bhartopks3 жыл бұрын
Mike, what brand of trolling rig/rod holders are you using in this video? I really like it, especially the handy flat table in the center. Please keep making your very interesting and educational fishing videos.
@MikeBakerVideos3 жыл бұрын
It is a Driftmaster trolling rack. I made the table out of a cutting board.
@bhartopks3 жыл бұрын
@@MikeBakerVideos Thanks, Mike.
@scottjordon2 жыл бұрын
Is it time to pull crank baits in 2022?
@MikeBakerVideos2 жыл бұрын
yes!
@scottjordon2 жыл бұрын
@@MikeBakerVideos ty sir
@scotttozier45842 жыл бұрын
Could you make a list of bandit 300s must have in box? I'd appreciate it
@MikeBakerVideos2 жыл бұрын
Really too many to list. I show which ones I use the most in my crankbait videos.
@northarkboers3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I am new to trolling but we really enjoy it.
@tmise502 жыл бұрын
Another great video! What angle rod holders are you using? Looks like 0 degree on the two outside and maybe 45 degree on the others?
@MikeBakerVideos2 жыл бұрын
Correct.
@ump459133 жыл бұрын
Anyone know what Mike does for a living? I need to find a better job that can afford me to buy nice things.
@slabbusterrtr76902 жыл бұрын
Yeah me to !!
@danharris80463 жыл бұрын
We live on Lake of the Ozarks at the 73 mile marker….. I would love to fish with you sometime and learn some of your methods
@robertluckadoo59403 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video Mike! I troll using the line counter reels with braided, but really enjoy watching your techniques and tactics! Video quality is always exceptional!
@DAWSONDRUMMER13 жыл бұрын
How much line do you pull out on braid? I generally use 8lb MR. Crappie.
@robertluckadoo59403 жыл бұрын
@@DAWSONDRUMMER1 depends on the depth you are trying to achieve. I use the Precision Trolling App on my iPhone for the particular bait I am using. For Bandit 300s, 55 feet of 15/3 braid is about 13 feet. Just depends on your thermocline in the summer and the depth you are trying to achieve. On crank baits, amount of line out has much more effect on depth than it does on long lining jigs. Speed, I run between 1.5 and 1.8 depending on what the fish are wanting that particular day.
@JD-ps6od3 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video, looking forward to more cranking and long lining videos both! Oh yeah, good job saving that rod! 👍
@chuckcelestine65583 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, man I sure have been enjoying your videos. Listen, I'm up here in the Pacific NW, Washington State, and I'm near a lake called Lake Sammamish and it has crappie , but it's a big lake , so where do I start as far as trying to locate, target and land some of these bad boys? Thanks in advance for your time
@MikeBakerVideos3 жыл бұрын
Would be hard for me to say Chuck. Too many variables and I know nothing about that lake. Throw out some crankbaits and start trolling in different water until you find them. Good luck and thanks for watching.
@chuckcelestine65583 жыл бұрын
Okie dokie, I'll give er a shot and I'll be sure and keep you posted. Mike thanks 👍🏾
@TheChevy19913 жыл бұрын
Your videos are awesome! Camera work is great too. And the fishin is real.
@jonstokes31223 жыл бұрын
Great video Mike! Keep them coming sir!
@JIgginCrappie3 жыл бұрын
Great video Mike. I had never fished for crappie with crank baits before but now I'm hooked. I fish pomme mostly and the last 2 trips out I have done quite well trolling cranks. Thanks for all the info. I wish you would do a video on pomme. Have a great day man
@MikeBakerVideos3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@JIgginCrappie3 жыл бұрын
@@MikeBakerVideos thanks again Mike. Sunday I took my hard core bass fisherman dad out to pomme to do some crankbait trolling for crappie. We had a blast and caught several nice crappie. He couldn't believe you could catch them on crank baits. I think i got him hooked on it now.
@samthompson12703 жыл бұрын
As always, another great video Mike. You did show us today that you have reflexes like a Ninja when you saved the rod overboard. LOL
@donwright80483 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the real time video
@johngodwin77803 жыл бұрын
Great video Mr Mike, Id love to stay and talk but I got some crankbaits to tie on.
@MikeBakerVideos3 жыл бұрын
Thanks John! Go get em.
@maplenut04202 жыл бұрын
really? 6 lines? come on now....
@danielnies71443 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the video I've tried a little of this it really does do a good job would like to know a little more about your rod holder setup and where could I get one
@MikeBakerVideos3 жыл бұрын
Driftmaster.
@danielnies71443 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your help I appreciate the channel I've learned a lot keep up the great work
@BudBanksOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Miss your pulling crank videos! Can you do a cooler water deep water troll?
@bobwilliams55063 жыл бұрын
Great vid, Bake! Keep em coming!
@davidjewell91973 жыл бұрын
Great video as always, how can I buy one of those mounts for the seats? ,if look like it was very sturdy.
@MikeBakerVideos3 жыл бұрын
There is a link to their website in the description below the video. Use the discount code “Mike Baker Videos” and you get 10% off.
@donhembree37163 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. How deep are those crankbaits running at that speed
@MikeBakerVideos3 жыл бұрын
18 to 20 ft.
@chrisbolm89473 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, my wife and I really enjoy watching your videos. You have taught us allot. We were wondering if you can recommend a nice place to stay on Truman Lake? We have never been to Truman but we are planning to fish that Lake as soon as we can. We live in St Louis and would love to find a place preferably with a dock if they are allowed up there. Looking forward to your next video. Warmest Regards Chris & Dianne
@MikeBakerVideos3 жыл бұрын
It is a Core lake so there are no private homes on the lake with Docks. You will probably want to look at an Airbnb or hotels in Warsaw or Clinton Missouri.
@chrisbolm89473 жыл бұрын
@@MikeBakerVideos Thanks Mike.
@mitchmargaret69013 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your videos! I started using this trolling technique on lakes in Oklahoma with success. I've been eating more crappie lately! Do you have any problem keeping lines from tangling? I seem to get a lot of crossed lines. Do you scan areas looking for specific structure etc. in the summer time?
@MikeBakerVideos3 жыл бұрын
I do not have much trouble. Make sure your baits are tuned and running straight. I usually side scan and look for fish before I troll an area.
@mitchmargaret69013 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'll check my baits.
@bobchurch81803 жыл бұрын
Super video, learn something new each time I watch one of your video's. Question for you, I notice on the crankbaits you have a Red treble in the front and a Black in the rear. Is this something that helps when trolling?
@MikeBakerVideos3 жыл бұрын
I think so.
@howardjones60783 жыл бұрын
Would you ever think about coming to table rock lake in Branson Missouri and shooting a video sometime?
@MikeBakerVideos3 жыл бұрын
Sure.
@rogermoore32703 жыл бұрын
Another great video
@JD-ps6od3 жыл бұрын
I know you’re using Mustad Triple Grip hooks on the bandits, but what size front and rear? Thanks, I need to change some out.
@MikeBakerVideos3 жыл бұрын
#6
@PieceofshipfishingLLC3 жыл бұрын
How do you like those chairs versus the traditional cushion chairs just wondering I have back issues also it seems like it's easier to kick back and lean back on those that you have
@MikeBakerVideos3 жыл бұрын
They are comfortable and much cooler in the heat.
@PieceofshipfishingLLC3 жыл бұрын
@@MikeBakerVideos thanks mike!👍
@williamhunter19593 жыл бұрын
Nice video, how deep are the crankcase diving?
@MikeBakerVideos3 жыл бұрын
18 to 20
@williamhunter19593 жыл бұрын
@@MikeBakerVideos wow, I didn't know that the crank baits dove that deep. Thanks
@steveschisler75533 жыл бұрын
Some poor guy ended up with a whole spool of line and a crank bait in his trolling motor later that day...🤣
@MikeBakerVideos3 жыл бұрын
I actually retrieved it later. Made another pass and the crank bait went floating by. Snagged the line.
@dougpiper75043 жыл бұрын
why didn't you use your planer boards this trip
@MikeBakerVideos3 жыл бұрын
Didn’t need them.
@terryboyd98753 жыл бұрын
Bring em on Mike!!!!!
@jeffreysmith41763 жыл бұрын
What degree is your rod holders
@MikeBakerVideos3 жыл бұрын
Not sure, but they are adjustable.
@dholzner3 жыл бұрын
Do you ever guide?
@MikeBakerVideos3 жыл бұрын
Sorry, no.
@davidtreichler80363 жыл бұрын
Why does 1 man need 6 poles out? Sport fishing? No!
@DAWSONDRUMMER13 жыл бұрын
I use reels with line counters. How far would you say you cast your crank baits out for a reference?
@MikeBakerVideos3 жыл бұрын
60 ft? Never measured.
@DAWSONDRUMMER13 жыл бұрын
Just debating on weather or not to use line counter reels or regular baitcasters
@DAWSONDRUMMER13 жыл бұрын
Is it really that big or deal on the length of line or more about speed
@MikeBakerVideos3 жыл бұрын
@@DAWSONDRUMMER1 both. You have to have enough line for them to reach the depth you want and the speed has to be right to trigger the bite.
@MikeBakerVideos3 жыл бұрын
@@DAWSONDRUMMER1 use whichever you prefer. They will both do the job. I don’t use line counters unless I am trying to hit a certain depth. When I want the bait to hit it’s maximum depth I don’t need a line counter. I just cast it out as far as I can.