1 hour ago, mooneyes said:

I love to fish deep crankbaits, and to me deep means about 20ft.  I don't need to fish deeper than this as the thermocline on most of the lakes I fish forms about this depth or even a little less.    

 

Same here . 15 to 20 foot is the norm .

I've had a lot of problems with fish coming unpinned on treble hook lures with braid. 

 

The "stretch" in mono helps reduce shock, which I've found to be a problem when using braid.

 

A limber parabolic crank bait rod can reduce the shock, but even using that type rod, i prefer mono.

 

Now, IMHO, with large trebles (2/0 or larger) shock usually isn't that big a problem.

 

But, hey, what do I know???

1 hour ago, uncustered said:

I've had a lot of problems with fish coming unpinned on treble hook lures with braid. 

 

The "stretch" in mono helps reduce shock, which I've found to be a problem when using braid.

 

A limber parabolic crank bait rod can reduce the shock, but even using that type rod, i prefer mono.

 

Now, IMHO, with large trebles (2/0 or larger) shock usually isn't that big a problem.

 

But, hey, what do I know???

What do you mean by shock causing problems?  Can you explain your thoughts a little more.

 

Deep cranking is relative to the body of water you're fishing.  Generally I think of deep cranking as anything 15 feet and deeper. Just about every aspect has been covered already.  Get a good map and the best electronics you can afford.  Learn structure and how bass relate to structure and CURRENT comes into play.  CATT wrote a great thread on structure.  Read that.  I look for ledges, deep humps and long points.  If they have cover on them all the better.  Find the bait, find the fish.  Some of best days I've had were on a deep cranking bite.  Fish were schooled up. I like simple.  Long rod, power ratio reel and #12 flouro. Enjoy yourself.