Crankbaits are relatively short, stubby plugs with a big lip that makes them dive and wiggle when retrieved. They are terrific for imitating shad, minnows, perch, bass, or trout fry, so they are very effective when baitfish or fingerlings are in the water. But they can also draw reflex strikes in many conditions and are very good when run along the bottom and banged into obstacles like wood or rocks.
Shallow diving crankbaits are relatively small with a short diving lip, and swim anywhere from 2 to 5 feet deep. They work well in the early summer to match the small forage minnows in the shallows. Later in the summer, when these baitfish have grown, switch to larger crankbaits. Quick jerks on the rod tip will cause the lure to dart and dive like a baitfish in distress, which will help draw reflex strikes from less active fish.
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