While baitfish get most of the press this time of year, crawfish remain a staple of a bass' fall time diet, making the medium diving crankbait a premier choice for anglers who don't want to chase pelagic, sometimes unpredictable schools of bait. As bass move to the bank chasing baitfish and the diminishing pockets of warm water, they will undoubtedly collide with crawfish, so focus your efforts anywhere shad are positioned or just outside of that area. Rocky points, channel swings, backs of pockets and edges of flats are all likely hiding spots for hungry bass waiting to ambush their next meal.
Vouching for the effectiveness of the medium diving crankbait firsthand, Tackle Warehouse Staffer, Kyle, has cashed many-a-check in the fall with a "crawler-style" crankbait. Often more reliable than techniques focused on nomadic bait balls, the medium diving crankbait should be a go-to bait for tournament anglers looking to consistently bring weight to the scales. Besides keeping hooks sharp and constantly searching for the right cranking speed, Kyle employs a head-down approach to fall cranking.
"I'll usually start out using a RkCrawler 55 making 45-degree and parallel casts going down the bank. I usually start with my boat in 9 ft and cast towards the bank. That puts you in the money zone for that bait. From there I will just adjust deep or shallower depending on where I am getting bites." - Kyle, TW Staff