crankbait
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- noun
- /ˈkræŋkˌbeɪt/
- Jargon
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carnada de tipo crank
- First, there are your short, fat crankbait-shaped wakebaits, which in many cases are crankbaits that manufacturers retooled with different lips to keep them on or nearly on the surface.
- diving crankbait
- deep-running crankbait
- trolling crankbaits
Examples
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The all-new 10XD deep diving crankbait will appeal to both.
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At 6" long, the 10XD will easily hit the 25-foot mark on 14-pound fluorocarbon line, allowing you to get a crankbait in front of fish that you previously could not reach.
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Hey, first cast and have on this little lipless crankbait right now and wearing some grass.
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First, there are your short, fat crankbait-shaped wakebaits, which in many cases are crankbaits that manufacturers retooled with different lips to keep them on or nearly on the surface.
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Most anglers' experience with balsa stems from using small, delicate balsa crankbaits with fragile screw eye hook hangers.
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"I fished the deep drops near Smith Creek and Flat Creek, using jig worms and crankbaits (ShadRap) and ended the day with 14 largemouth bass up to 4 pounds.
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Experienced anglers often choose a crankbait to imitate the movement of wounded fish.
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During the competition, he caught several large pike using a bright-colored crankbait.
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Many recommend using a crankbait when fishing in shallow waters to attract more bites.
Synonyms
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Food put to attract fish or animals to catch them
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A small artificial insect used to catch fish
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An object that attracts fish or other animals into a trap
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A fishing lure moved up and down to attract fish
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A fishing lure that turns in the water to attract fish
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A floating fishing lure that makes a popping sound on the water to attract fish
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A fishing lure with spinning metal blades that flash and make vibrations in water
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A floating fishing lure that moves on the water surface to attract fish
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A fishing lure with deer tail hair used to attract fish
A fishing lure that moves side to side to attract fish
A small fake bait made of plastic or metal to attract fish
A small brightly colored fake bait used to attract fish
A small fake insect tied to a fishing line to attract fish
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Etymology
Crankbait comes from crank and bait; think of a hand crank that 'turns' and makes things wobble, and bait meaning 'food' for fish. So a crankbait is a hard fishing lure that wobbles when pulled to 'attract' fish.