I've been doing really good with the 6xds lately. However, I want to try out a few other deep divers that get me within that 15-20 ft range as well. Just wanting to expand the gear a little. Any favorites or recommendations besides the 6xd?

DD-22

DD22 HD

N XS

Spro Little John

Bomber Fat Free Shad BD8F

 

...and the "sleeper baits" for that depth range, and my "go tos" - the Luhr Jensen Hot Lips Express in 1/2oz and 3/4oz:

I'll be trying some new baits this year like the Duo 300, 8XD, and Evolve baits. The 6XD is my deep cranking staple though.

At those depths I usually throw Traps .

Thanks guys. I was actually looking at all the lures you guys mentioned. Now I just got to go pick up a few!

10xds

My favorite deeper diving crank is a Timber Tiger DC 16.  Again, this is mostly due to where I fish week in and week out, there are many sunken bushes and brush in the 10 to 18 foot range, all over the lake and all depths, really.  Most cranks, you run them into a sunken thorn bush, it is gone, or at least you've got to pull out the lure retriever.  Timber Tigers come through that stuff much more often than not.

My favorite deeper diving crank is a Timber Tiger DC 16.  Again, this is mostly due to where I fish week in and week out, there are many sunken bushes and brush in the 10 to 18 foot range, all over the lake and all depths, really.  Most cranks, you run them into a sunken thorn bush, it is gone, or at least you've got to pull out the lure retriever.  Timber Tigers come through that stuff much more often than not.

Don't want to hijack this thread, but along these lines, has anyone tried Sebile's D&S weedless deep diver? Thx.

I've had good luck with the ones that 6th Sense makes.

Before your go out and spend good money on deep diving cranks like my personal favorite DD-22, be sure you and your equipment are up to the task.  Not all rods, reels, or anglers are up to chucking these things.  If not, I recommend using your favorite cranks on a BooRig. It will get smaller lipped baits down deep and is a lot easier on you and your tackle. 

Just a thought for you and anyone that's budget minded but knows the benefits of deep cranking.

The 6XD & Spro Little John DD are my two favorite deep cranks at the moment. As suggested the DD22 is also a "must have" but it doesn't quite make it to 20', if I'm not mistaken I think it dives to about 17'. The Rapala DT 20 and Lucky Craft D20 are also very good plugs. 

Hot Lips is definitely a sleeper and a great bait.  Another one is Manns 20+ and 30+.  I just ordered a couple of the new EZ Manns 30+ and cant wait to fish it this summer and see how it does.  

Before your go out and spend good money on deep diving cranks like my personal favorite DD-22, be sure you and your equipment are up to the task. Not all rods, reels, or anglers are up to chucking these things. If not, I recommend using your favorite cranks on a BooRig. It will get smaller lipped baits down deep and is a lot easier on you and your tackle.

Just a thought for you and anyone that's budget minded but knows the benefits of deep cranking.

please explain what a boorig is, now I'm interested haha

DD22

DT16

Duo 400

R2S Goon

LC 3.5 X 18

LC Flat CB D20

Duo Realis G87

Strike King 6XD, 8XD, 10XD

Sixth Sense Crush 300DD, 500DD

Bomber Fat Free Shad

Norman DD22

Spro Little John DD

LC 3.5 X 18

LC Flat CB D20

Duo Realis G87

Strike King 6XD, 8XD, 10XD

Sixth Sense Crush 300DD, 500DD

Bomber Fat Free Shad

Norman DD22

Spro Little John DD

 

This looks a lot like the box of baits flying to Mexico this June . . . .

 

Solid.

 

A-Jay

All of the DD 22s 

please explain what a boorig is, now I'm interested haha

It's made by Booyah and is similar to an umbrella rig. the difference being the only bait with a hook or hooks is attached to the long arm. the others have spinner blades.  You can add any bait you like to it and fish it deep, shallow, or in-between.  About the only baits I wouldn't use with them are topwaters and deep diving cranks.It affords you a lot of options and gives the look of bigger forage following a small school.

I really like them for presenting small, shallow running cranks deeper in the water column.  My favorite  the 1/4oz. head, but I believe they come in a number of sizes. If you attach a short leader to the bait you're using I think you'll get more takers on it.