Lunatic Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 I had a friend mention the KVD 1.5 silent crankbait to me the other day. he loves it and is talking like its the best thing hes used for crankbaits. im not a huge fan of crankbaits nor do i ever have much luck with them,but i jumped on bass pros website and read a few reviews (all of them good) and on youtube to watch more good reviews. anyone here use these? are they really this good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan668 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 I like them. Use the 1.5 alot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmilley Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 yes there that good, have a bunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cudz Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 yes. 1.5 - hands down best crank i have ever used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunatic Posted February 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Hmm, looks like I'm gonna have to buy a couple when bass pro had their spring classic sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctranter Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Shhhh mod please lock this thread. 1.5 KvD topwaters have been my secret for smallies in shallow lakes for years. (p.s. I am kidding about locking, obviously) good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 I haven`t used that particular one, but I wouldn`t go fishing with out carrying some crankbaits. Like any lure they can be hot or not on any given day, but you can`t determine that unless you use them. It is self defeating to limit yourself to limited choices of lures, you don`t have to buy them all, just see what works for others and use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunatic Posted February 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) I still throw cranks from time to time and always have them on hand but over the past 2 years they have been shuffled back in the arsenal in favour of better producing baits,same goes for buzzbaits, love using them but don't get much on them. Edited February 15, 2012 by Lunatic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Lunatic, far and away most of my fish came on soft plastics, but I was always prepared and willing to throw other baits. I have caught 10 bass in 10 casts on a crankbait, won a tournament throwing one over a weed flat for two days, but it is not always the way to go. Also had real good days with a buzzbait, but other lures have worked better in the same spots at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdad Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Saw a segment of "Getting Schooled" and KVd was hawking his rod and reel combo and stated that he could cast a lure 70 yards with his outfit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Must have a heck of an arm...... David aka Superdad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djeep Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 definitely worth looking into. ive seen quite a few different species go after these kvd's rattles and silent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boombap Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Bass pro sells a kit that comes with 12 KVD cranks, I picked it up. http://www.basspro.com/Strike-King-Kevin-VanDam-12Piece-KVD-Square-Bill-Crankbaits-Kit/product/10211767/95043 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Saw a segment of "Getting Schooled" and KVd was hawking his rod and reel combo and stated that he could cast a lure 70 yards with his outfit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Must have a heck of an arm...... David aka Superdad My yard is 200 feet wide, roughly 65 yards? I for one would believe him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Saw a segment of "Getting Schooled" and KVd was hawking his rod and reel combo and stated that he could cast a lure 70 yards with his outfit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Must have a heck of an arm...... David aka Superdad I guess it depends on the lure... I'm pretty sure he can't cast a small floating rapala that far... I can cast over 100 yds with my carp rod... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunatic Posted February 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 I'm going to try to use them more this year and try to build confidence in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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