Crappie Buster® Shad Crank

Fished at a slow of fast retrieve the Johnson Crappie Buster Shad Crank is the desired crank by most trophy seeking crappie anglers. The larger profile and deeper bill design allows the Crappie Buster Crank get down to depths that most crappie cranks can’t reach. The Crappie Buster is the perfect bait for pin pointing panfish position adjacent to hard to reach deep structure. Wether you’re into cranking or trolling this is the crappie crank for all your reaction bait needs.

Equipment to Use:
-6’ 2” medium action spinning rod or 12’ medium light trolling rod
-5.3:1 spinning reel
-4-6lb fluorocarbon

Where to Fish:
-Around submerged timber
-Along deep rock piles
-Across bridge pylons

When to Fish:
-Early Spring
-Mid Summer
-Early Fall