01-30-2010, 05:57 AM
I've got property a few miles from Starvation and I'm up there as much as I can be during the summer. The bad thing about Starvation is the wind...but, when the wind starts blowing it turns into an awesome crankbait bite. We should hook up, pun intended, and fish Starvation this spring/summer. I can help you with cranks and lure you into the dark side of bass fishing hahaha. I've got the boat and know how on Starvation all you need is your presence. We can talk about all sorts of variations of 'fishing stuff' online but the best way to do it is on the water.
I don't use anything heavier than 10lb. fluorocarbon with cranks, it's practically invisible (density of water, light refraction mumbo jumbo) and there's not much in Utah waters to cause abrasion to the line while fighting a fish. Crawdad colored cranks are always a go-to at Starvation but I've always done better on ........ (only those who fish with me know my secrets[
]). I'm running my mouth, fingers? again. I'm excited to see another Utahn on the bass board.
I have two rods that I use for cranks. A Loomis rod and the Rogue I mentioned earlier. You are more than welcome to try them out on the water yourself before laying down the cash for a rod you are not familiar with on the water. The Curado is no doubt a winner but rods, to me, are more of a personal thing. The bend when casting, sensitivity when reeling in, you can feel the crankbait wobble in your hands while reeling and feel any bite immediately. The flex in the tip of a crankbait rod allows you to set the hook without ripping it out of the fishes mouth. This is why fiberglass rods are good for cranks but that's another story.
I am 30 years old, work too much and fish too less but I feel like I'm 10 years old waiting for Christmas! I can't wait for bass fishing this spring!
I'm rambling and I apologize.
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I don't use anything heavier than 10lb. fluorocarbon with cranks, it's practically invisible (density of water, light refraction mumbo jumbo) and there's not much in Utah waters to cause abrasion to the line while fighting a fish. Crawdad colored cranks are always a go-to at Starvation but I've always done better on ........ (only those who fish with me know my secrets[
]). I'm running my mouth, fingers? again. I'm excited to see another Utahn on the bass board.I have two rods that I use for cranks. A Loomis rod and the Rogue I mentioned earlier. You are more than welcome to try them out on the water yourself before laying down the cash for a rod you are not familiar with on the water. The Curado is no doubt a winner but rods, to me, are more of a personal thing. The bend when casting, sensitivity when reeling in, you can feel the crankbait wobble in your hands while reeling and feel any bite immediately. The flex in the tip of a crankbait rod allows you to set the hook without ripping it out of the fishes mouth. This is why fiberglass rods are good for cranks but that's another story.
I am 30 years old, work too much and fish too less but I feel like I'm 10 years old waiting for Christmas! I can't wait for bass fishing this spring!
I'm rambling and I apologize.
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