Pike crankbait: 5 essential pike crankbaits

The crankbait is not the first lure one thinks of when it comes to pike fishing. Yet crankbait can be a profitable choice for pike fishing while stirring as much water as possible. Initially modest in size for this predator, some XXL models can now target this fish in particular. So we wanted you select 5 pike crankbaits must-haves that have proven their worth in the field.

DEPS Evoke 4.0: An XXL crankbait cut for pike

The DEPS Evoke 4.0 est tout simplement le plus gros squarebill cranckbait du marché à l’heure actuelle. Avec ses 10 cm pour 56 gr, ce crankbait présente un rapport taille / poids phénoménal. Ces dimensions XXL ont font un crankbait à brochet de choix qui a souvent fait ses preuves sur notre territoire. Il s’agit d’un silent crankbait initialement conçu pour les énormes black bass du Japon et Etats-Unis. Il fera notament ses preuves sur des milieux à forte pression de pêche. Nous le sélectionnerons pour la recherche des gros brochets dans les obstacles commes les rochers, les bois ou les herbiers.

This pike crankbait comes alive even at low speed and has a very wide rolling movement which displaces a lot of water. It has a wide bib, but short enough that its use with a classic swimbait rod is pleasant. The density of this crankbait means that you can throw it also very far without ever forcing on your arm. In addition, it can descend to a maximum depth of 4 meters. This allows this lure to prospect several depths and quickly target areas of activity.

Zip Baits B Switcher 4.0 « No Rattle » : L’incontournable

S’il est un crankbait que tout pêcheur de brochet doit posséder, c’est bien le Zip Baits B Switcher 4.0 "No Rattle. Que ce soit sur le brochet, mais aussi tout les autres carnassiers, ce crankbait est redoutable d’efficacité. Le B-Switcher se lance à très bonne distance et avec précision grâce au travail fait sur son transfert de masse. Nous recommandons la version « no rattle » (silencieuse) qui a fait à mainte reprise ses preuves sur des poissons méfiants ou dans des zones à forte pression de pêche.

Its large bib makes it dive very quickly and protects it from obstacles. This allows him to dodge them without a hitch and pick up the pike where it is. It is the benchmark crankbait recognized and used by all competitors around the world.

Rapala Super Shad Rap: A world reference

The Super Shad Rap is a benchmark for stalking large predators, including pike. Evolving between 2 and 3m, this hybrid crankbait dives quickly but can also, at low recovery speed, work close to the surface.

Its extremely strong through metal frame allows it to withstand repeated attacks from predators. Considered as a crankbait, it also reacts very well to large pulls as one could do on an exo jerkbait. It then dives on recovery and floats on release, which is a very good solution to get over obstacles.

Exceptional efficiency and great versatility. In our opinion, this is what makes the Rapala Super Shad Rap one of the best pike and big predator crankbaits despite the years.

OSP Blitz Max DR: A perfect deep crankbait for pike

The OSP Blitz Max DR est un deep crankbait géant capable de sélectionner les gros carnassiers comme le brochet. Ce crankbait nouvelle génération excelle en distance et précision de lancer malgré sa longue bavette. Le corps semi plat brasse plus d’eau et génère plus de flashs à la récupération.

Sa profondeur de nage importante (de 0 à 4,5 mètres) permet à ce gros crankbait d’explorer les postes profonds souvent riches en beaux spécimens. Sa forte flottabilité contribue également à une significative diminution du nombre d’accroches. Nous considérons le Blitz Max DR as one of the best deep crankbaits on the market and a great choice for deep pike fishing.

Strike Pro Jonny Vobbler: the ultimate pike crankbait

This pike crankbait has been a staple for many, many years in northern Europe. Stocky, tall and heavy, it displaces an impressive amount of water for recovery. It is an ideal prospecting crankbait for quickly spotting active pike.

With a length of 15cm, we advise you to use this lure mainly on shallow areas, up to 1.5m.

Its profile allows it to launch particularly far, and the absence of sound will give an advantage in very fished waters. In our opinion, it is a perfect compromise between size / color / shape and stroke and an ideal complement to the Buster for prospecting edges and shallow areas.

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