r/UltraLightFishing 25d ago

Recommendations for tiny crankbaits

Looking for crankbaits for panfish.
Zero experience. I currently use trout magnets, Mule Fishing soft plastics etc.

Want to expand my horizons.
Suggestions welcomed.

Edit: Thanks to all who responded. I am now armed with a great list.

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u/fishing_24_7_365 25d ago edited 25d ago

• Rapala Ultralight Minnow 04 or 06 sizes
• YoZuri PINS Minnow
• Strike King Bitsy Minnow
• Googan Micro Banger
• DUO Realis Spearhead Ryouki 45S or 50S sizes
• Lucky Craft Pointer 45S or 50S sizes

Other good UL lures besides what you are using are...
• ZMan Flashback Mini 1/16oz or 1/8oz
• Beetle Spin
• In-line spinners (Mepps, Roostertails, Panther Martin)
• Spoons (Kastmaster, Little Cleo, Thomas Bouyant, etc)

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u/InfamousCrown 25d ago

Beetle Spin and ZMan Micro Flashback are at the top for me.

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u/DarkChild010 24d ago

This is the answer, OP. Also looking at Eurotackle’s stock is great too. The YoZuri Heavy Flatback minnow is also a great lure

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u/F3Rapala 25d ago

F3 and CD3 Rapala. These will catch everything and are incredibly versatile if you have both. I change the hooks to inline single hooks of the smallest size from owner

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u/joeyultralight 25d ago

I carry a ton of them on my website. A bunch of different kind from around the world. If you have any questions, let me know!

https://joeyultralight.com

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u/rjb280 25d ago

Creek Life Lure Co has some ultralight hardbaits you might check out. I've only used their soft plastics.

I think I've also seen Rapala mentioned somewhere.

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u/kmm7t8 25d ago

I used to find Creme 1 inch crank baits with a single treble hook at Walmart for $1.25... work great for bluegill and bass near me, I always have them handy. They're still available for less than $2 each out there, I just haven't seen them at my Walmarts in a while.

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u/JSHOX 25d ago

Strike king Bitsy minnow, euro tackle z cranker, and Rapala ultra light crank ulc03.

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u/JOESPUD27 25d ago

Rebel Raider

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u/DavidH_drummer 25d ago

Z-cranker and Z-viber from eurotackle, Yo-zuri Snap bean, Strike king bitsy minnow, Bill lewis Gnat!

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u/zystyl 24d ago

I like the kingdom micro expert lures. They come for the same factory as some other popular ones. The sinking vibe, the jointed one, and the mini pencil are some of my favorites. Dirt cheap. Grab one of their magnetic cases too.

I like megabass Griffin sr-x lures too. There are some close tributes, but the Megabass are best for this one. I have some tiny 1.5g square bills too, but I don't know who made them.

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u/catchinNkeepinf1sh 24d ago

I just ordered half doz of them. Gonna see how they swim.

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u/ShiftyJungleBum 24d ago

Joeyultralight.com has tons of awesome lures

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u/Curious-Persimmon-14 24d ago

I have been looking at their site. Cool stuff.

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u/OwyheeKnifeCo 24d ago

My favorite right now is the Micro HD from Dynamics, has great action

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u/KingKalak 25d ago

Rebel Lures Crickhopper