The Great Micro Crankbait Search!

[Craig Thoreson]

I'm going to compile a list of the small crankbaits I plan to use and test throughout the year. As I find new ones I will also update the discussion. My goal this year is to do mostly small cranks and focus on trying to beat my biggest 'Gill that hit 10.25" about 5 years ago. Ice is just now pretty much gone on all the waters and I've managed to get a couple of small gills so far as the waters start to warm. 

Matzuo Nano Crank

NC2

0-2 ft

5/32 oz

1 in

Single Treble

NC3

0-3 ft

9/32 oz

1.5 in

Double Treble

Strike King Bitsy Minnow

0-5 ft

1/8 oz

1.25 in

Double Treble

Gapen Mini Fish Fry

0-4 ft

1/8 oz

1 in

Double Treble

Rapala Countdown 

CD01

1-3 ft

1/16 oz

1 in

Single Treble

Rapala Ultralight Crank

ULC03

4-8 ft

1/8 oz

1.5 in

Double Treble

Rapala X-Rap

XR04

2-3 ft

1/16 oz

1.5 in

Double Treble

Rebel Teeny Wee Craw

2-3 ft

1/10 oz

1.5 in

Double Treble

Rebel Crickhopper

0-1 ft

3/32 oz

1.5 in

Double Treble

I'd like to get my hands on a few of the Japanese options available as well there are some really nice looking 30mm (1.25") baits available though they are pricey. Also I will probably look into some of the Tiny Rat L Traps or other lipless micros that are out. 

I do have a couple of 2" options as well but I'd like to phase and trade them out for smaller options. Also I left the famed Yozuri Snap Beans off the list as they are out of production, until I can find a few hopefully. 

[Craig Thoreson]

Well I got my hands on some Snap Beans I will have to get them added to the list.

[dick tabbert]

Good luck on that one Craig.