i RARELY throw crankbaits other than squarebills / DT 6-10's / wiggle warts, but i figure i'll go out of my comfort zone this weekend and throw some deeper diving cranks. going to give a shot at some DT14's and DT16's. what weight line is ideal for deeper cranks? i usually throw my other cranks on 12# p-line tactical.

That line would work well as it is around same diameter of Trilene xl and / or stern mono. Which is usually the basis of Crankbait depth testing. They test using the 10lb line and your 12lb flourish is almost same diameter

You’re good - 12# fluoro for most all the deep work ?

Either 10 or 12 for me, I use either Silver Thread or Trilene XL. Both are between .011-.013 diameter.

12# Sniper for me

12 lb is fine.  I use 12# abrazx for 6XDs, works great for me.

 

FWIW - Pline Tactical is great line, tried it this year and have been using it a lot.  Their 20 lb is great flipping line  ?

10 or 12 

19 minutes ago, Bassattackr said:

12 lb is fine.  I use 12# abrazx for 6XDs, works great for me.

 

FWIW - Pline Tactical is great line, tried it this year and have been using it a lot.  Their 20 lb is great flipping line  ?

i've slowly been switching out my spools for tactical. it's been amazing so far

You line is OK what rod do you plan using with a DT-16?

Tom

I'm switching to 20lb braid soon

 

 

9 hours ago, WRB said:

You line is OK what rod do you plan using with a DT-16?

Tom

7’2 MH enigma HPT crankbait rod. it’s rated up to 3/4oz so i know i’m probably pushing its limit 

Give the rod a try, it may work OK. Shouldn't have any issue casting just may be a little under powered retrieving lure at a moderate pace.

Tom

3 minutes ago, WRB said:

Give the rod a try, it may work OK. Shouldn't have any issue casting just may be a little under powered retrieving lure at a moderate pace.

Tom

i figured as much! only one way to find out