Foz 25 Report post Posted April 10, 2014 I have been walleye fishing all of my life. Each year I try to learn new techniques in order to become a better fisherperson. I have used various crankbaits over the years with some success but I feel there is a lot more that I could learn about how to use them. I was wondering what styles and colours would be the best to start with? I am going to get some original rapalas, as well I also have shad raps and flicker shads. I have used crankbaits on a bottom bouncer before, is this a successful technique? Any help would be appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pastor norm 125 Report post Posted April 10, 2014 three way rigs with floating cranks such as a jointed rap is method that makes senseand it similar to what you are trying to do with a bottom bouncer.Rapala will have online literature on this...you can also find good youtube vids that illustrate the technique. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McGinnis_Fishing 49 Report post Posted April 10, 2014 Bottom bouncing works well with an original floating rapala but i find its better in deeper water. As far as good cranks, i really like the x-rap, and live target perch. I know they are expensive but very nice lures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lyle Reiner 174 Report post Posted April 10, 2014 Xrap Husky jerkCotton CordellFlickr shadWallee diver. In that order Quote Prostaff For Lowrance Canada Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foz 25 Report post Posted April 10, 2014 thanks guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brookiebuster 117 Report post Posted April 10, 2014 Taildancers are deadly on walleye. Trolled or casted. Quote "Whack em' and stack em',kill em' and grill em'" Ted Nugent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FreshwaterFisherman Report post Posted April 11, 2014 X rapsHusky jerks Wally diverShad rapCountdownOriginal floaterI can see other people prefer minnow shaped baits over others for walleye just like me. I did choose a shad rap which has a stubbier wider profile but thats because the shad rap rocks. In perch it is a great lure for any species in our region. For x raps, my preference is the black back/gold belly...and clown for darker water. For husky jerks I love firetiger. Amazing pike bait as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites