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crankbait

crankbait

2 8.6
A hard fishing lure that wiggles in the water to attract fish
  • noun
  • /ˈkræŋkˌbeɪt/
  • Jargon
translation icon : 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • During the competition, he caught several large pike using a bright-colored crankbait.

  • Many recommend using a crankbait when fishing in shallow waters to attract more bites.

Synonyms

bait
vscrankbait
79 1.0

Food put to attract fish or animals to catch them

is artificial gear designed to wobble through water rather than edible material
fly
vscrankbait
  • Specialized
55 7.9

A small artificial insect used to catch fish

uses a solid wobbling body rather than insect imitation for attraction
lure
vscrankbait
23 4.6

An object that attracts fish or other animals into a trap

is a specific manufactured type with a hard body that wobbles
jig
vscrankbait
  • Jargon
8 7.5

A fishing lure moved up and down to attract fish

works by pulling through water to create a wobbling action
spinner
vscrankbait
  • Specialized
3 4.4

A fishing lure that turns in the water to attract fish

relies on wobbling motion of a solid body not revolving parts
popper
vscrankbait
  • Jargon
1 7.4

A floating fishing lure that makes a popping sound on the water to attract fish

is pulled underwater to wobble rather than create surface noise
spinnerbait
vscrankbait
  • Specialized
1 9.0

A fishing lure with spinning metal blades that flash and make vibrations in water

uses a wobbling hard body rather than spinning blades to attract fish
topwater
vscrankbait
  • Jargon
1 7.2

A floating fishing lure that moves on the water surface to attract fish

is designed to be pulled below the surface and wobble underwater
bucktail
vscrankbait
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A fishing lure with deer tail hair used to attract fish

focuses on a solid hard body that wobbles when retrieved
wobbler
vscrankbait
  • Jargon
7.0

A fishing lure that moves side to side to attract fish

is the hard bodied type known for wobbling when pulled
fish lure
vscrankbait
2.8

A small fake bait made of plastic or metal to attract fish

is a specific hard bodied type designed to wobble when pulled
fisherman's lure
vscrankbait
5.1

A small brightly colored fake bait used to attract fish

is narrower, being the solid wobbling design rather than general decoration
deer fly
vscrankbait
  • Jargon
6.1

A small fake insect tied to a fishing line to attract fish

is a hard bodied retrieved design made to wobble through water

How Flashy

spinnerbait
  • Specialized
1 9.0
spinner
  • Specialized
3 4.4
crankbait
  • Jargon
2 8.6
dry fly
  • Specialized
1 6.7

Surface Forms

crankbait singular
crankbaits plural

Morphology

crankbait = crank + bait (semi-transparent) = crank + bait

Formally a compound 'crank' + 'bait' where 'bait' clearly indicates a lure, but 'crank' here denotes a specific fishing style/action and is somewhat specialized, so the link is only partly obvious to general learners.

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.