{"id":10698,"date":"2025-08-19T09:45:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T14:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videos.lakeforkmonsters.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/19\/deep-diving-crankbaits-for-early-summer-bass\/"},"modified":"2025-08-19T09:45:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T14:45:29","slug":"deep-diving-crankbaits-for-early-summer-bass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videos.lakeforkmonsters.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/19\/deep-diving-crankbaits-for-early-summer-bass\/","title":{"rendered":"Deep Diving Crankbaits For Early Summer Bass"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  width=\"630\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ze7_2zWgGYk?autoplay=1&#038;modestbranding=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<br \/>Anyone can throw a crankbait but do you know how to pick the right baits, colors, or how to use it to trigger bites? Today Matt is on Lake Fork, Texas and he&#8217;s explaining exactly what you need to know to be a better crankbait fisherman during the post spawn and Summer months. <\/p>\n<p>Matt explains what different baits are used for, which colors produce the best results, and opens up his personal boxes and shows you the exact baits he brought with him on the cross-country trip. With Matt and Tim there are no secrets, they&#8217;re showing every bait in the box and explaining what they&#8217;re for. <\/p>\n<p>Below is a breakdown of the baits in the box as well as the rods, reels, and hook upgrades Matt is using for his baits. <\/p>\n<p>The baits&#8230; <\/p>\n<p>Strike King 10XD: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2gHT4F0\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2gHT4F0<\/a><br \/>\nStrike King 6XD: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2ery44M\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2ery44M<\/a><br \/>\nAzuma Z Boss 25 and 22: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2poLKUC\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2poLKUC<\/a><br \/>\n6th Sense Cloud 9 C20 and C25: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2BQ4uDs\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2BQ4uDs<\/a><br \/>\n-Norman DD22: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2LKB37w\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2LKB37w<\/a><br \/>\n-Luhr Jensen Hot Lips: Source Locally<\/p>\n<p>Hook Upgrades&#8230; <\/p>\n<p>-Gamakatsu EWG (Size 2): <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2cZrsbY\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2cZrsbY<\/a><br \/>\n(DD22, 6XD, Hot Lips)<\/p>\n<p>-Owner ST-36 (Size 1 or 1\/0): <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2cWpeyw\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2cWpeyw<\/a><br \/>\n(1\/0 for Azuma 25, 6th Sense C25, or 10XD)<\/p>\n<p>Matt&#8217;s Favorite &#8220;Do Everything&#8221; Crankbait Combo&#8230;<br \/>\nRod- Zodias 7&#8217;6&#8243; Medium Heavy Glass: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2cgmMAe\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2cgmMAe<\/a><br \/>\nReel- Shimano Bantam MGL HG: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2H44yjG\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2H44yjG<\/a><br \/>\nLine- 15 lb Sunline Assassin: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2h4LNjm\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2h4LNjm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Matt&#8217;s Dedicated 10XD\/Azuma Combo&#8230;<br \/>\nRod- Dobyns 805 CB: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2abq8nl\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2abq8nl<\/a><br \/>\nReel- Tranx 200 HG: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2Tv0yCy\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2Tv0yCy<\/a><br \/>\nLine- 15 lb Sunline Assassin: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2h4LNjm\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/2h4LNjm<\/a><br \/>\n________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>Need Apparel? 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