How to Fish a Crankbait with Bob Downey

An effective way of covering water and locating bass, crankbaits are effective search tools for all depths of the water column. Bassmaster Elite and Rapala pro, Bob Downey, is here to share how he fishes a crankbait for bass. The most important factor when crankbait fishing is deflection off of cover to trigger a reaction strike. Whether it's rock, wood, or ripping through grass, it is critical to have some form of contact with the cover in the area you're fishing to maximize your success when crankbait fishing.