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Cr-16 and CR-10 are Lain’s favorite for deep cranking desert lakes like Havasu. CREDIT Tony Lain
Daiwa Cranking Rods
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Crankbaits: Once Lain studies what is under the water,
“This series of rods were designed to have the right balance between tip action and power,” Lain said. “I really like
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the longer handle on this rod. It allows me to rip the bait out of the grass easier.”
Lain’s reel of choice for a bladed jig is the Daiwa Tatula SV TWS 6:3.1 gear ratio. In heavy grass, he favors 30-pound-
SMARTER.
Lain likes to use a Daiwa Tatula Elite Series 8’, medium- heavy glass rod paired with a low speed Daiwa Zillion 4:9.1 ratio reel and 10- U to p 1 to 2- 3 p 0 o p u e n r d ce -t n e t s m t o fl r u e o f r u o e c l a e r f b fi o c n ie l n in t e.
test Daiwa J-Braid. In clear water conditions, he selects 14- to 20-pound-test fluorocarbon.
Attacking an uncharted lake is all about learning the
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rod was designed for deep cranking. The rod’s eight-foot
Lain shared some valuable information on how to locate
length, with its longer handle, allows you to cast further.
and catch bass on uncharted waters.
It’s important to use a longer rod to make the longest casts These tips will help you put more
possible, keeping the bait down in the strike zone longer.”
fish in the boat the next time
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Lain has spent many years using different brands of crankbaits. He has found that the more expensive, high
you are faced with fluctuating waters. •
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quality crankbaits are usually a better choice for triggering strikes around Havasu’s many fish habitats.
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