The ART of CRANKING a 6XD with Keith Combs

Bassmaster Elite Series Champion Keith Combs walks you through some of the key elements that go into effectively cranking a Strike King 6XD. Combs is known as one of the best crankbait fishermen in the world, especially with the deep crankbait skillset.
Combs targets in on a few things that are important to him:
Correct Crankbait Rod
Selecting Correct Line Size
Hook Style and Strength
We hope this crankbait tutorial helps you catch and land more bass on a 6XD. #bassmaster #crankbait #keithcombs
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Twitter: / kcombsfishing

[@FISHERYIN]

This video came at a perfect time!

[@bamadondon0495]

I remember the first time I ever started throwing a deep plug I'll never forget that day coming off the water with my cousin boy my forearms were on fire my shoulders were numb but I had the biggest smile on my face because I had had more fun that day that I could ever remember in a long time.. and up until that day even though I've been fishing since I was a kid I wasn't really a plug fisherman I'd always drag around the old ball and chain, but he convinced me to pick that 6xd up and fire it out there and just start winding and I did and man when they hit it and it knocks slack in your line there's no other bite like it! It's extremely addicting and I can tell you now that I have more money in crankbaits than I have in any other kind of tackle.. probably lost the same amount of money as well 😅😅 but that's just all part of the game!!

[@kevinmartinezcaldes9756]

Amazing double at the end, what a legend 💪

[@FASHIONEDbyFINESSE]

Don't ya just love it when you're catching fish and other boats come over beside you and start marking gps waypoints like those boats did in this video 😄

[@edgarmelton8091]

Kieth Combs one of if not the best crankers out there shut up and listen to this dude speak definitely worth a watch or 2 thanks my guy

[@JS-oy6nn]

Planning on ordering a zodias in a few weeks to start the spring fishing with some new gear. Really like the expride but I hate cork handles.

[@coreycaudle8291]

Bass are loving the crankbait in my state right now. Caught 19LBs with 5 fish at High Rock lake

[@ogwilliams4319]

I love that crankbait you using I went to Walmart and bought one five years ago and I caught basses and brim and tilapia

[@scottfrost8956]

Basses?

[@brandonsmith606]

Bream

[@topwaterjunkie]

Keith your the cranking king!! Curious why you use a shorter rod 7’2” mh? I know a lot of guys run close to an 8’ on deep cranks

[@bayouburner281]

I attended a Toyota Texas Bass classic on Conroe back when Keith and Ike ended up with a tie-had the shootout fish to win-Awesome crankbait fisherman, both of those guys 👍🏻

[@basstobasscookingbrentbabi5411]

That was awesome🤘🏼🎣🤘🏼- What is the best reel speed?

[@DavidMccallister65]

My FAVORITE technique

[@FishingWithDamon]

Awesome video my videos are starting to get better and I know how much work it takes too make a good quality fishing video like this it ain’t easy and you deserve a pat a n the back!!

[@Fishingforbasstv]

great video!

[@waltercabral871]

Awesome video!👍

[@CarolinaBassHunter]

Two at a time! That's what I'm talking about! Nice. 😎

[@jerrylanglois7892]

Keith, how deep was your crankbait running to catch those fish?

[@roosterboy7357]

“Your main thing when it comes to getting them in the boat is your hooks, the bait that the hooks are on, the line that the bait is on, the reel that the line is on and the rod that the reel is on. That’s the main thing”

[@jimwarden9617]

Wow…2 of ‘em…sweet. Hard to land 2. 1 usually pulls off.

[@mitchellhelms7238]

2 at a time wow, on a crankbait heck yeah just getting started using those I like 👍

[@steve4321able]

No mention on the 7 speed reels he uses for cranking??

[@earniederboven5100]

awesome video

[@jeffreyrodgers5835]

Only bait I've ever caught 2 bass on at the same time. Crankbait

[@SMC4117]

You never discussed the reel and gear ratio that you are using???

[@John_D2]

If you fish shimano and wanna save some money , slx glass cranking rod is the deal.

[@fishinfrenzy2544]

Just got the 7’2 medium heavy glass slx 50% off

[@Walker82kg]

How do these compare to rapala dt

[@caseyhepler2806]

The gear ratio reel preferred?

[@controlavirus9839]

5.1 or 6.1 for me Hard to find em thaf slow anymore. They used to be fast

[@dimasfishingoficialpesca3980]

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[@BassGangsta]

shimano crankbaits rods🤫🍻

[@larryvilla6869]

Even the glass slx is sick super bendy

[@apugali]

💪💪

[@Stevie66666]

These crank bates rarely work for me, I have one that's very similar just a different color and i never have luck

[@tranzformedyouthtn]

What gear ratio??

[@shanesmith5988]

Its the speed of the reel. Reels in so many inches of line per handle turn. 7.5 to 1 gear ratio means the spool turns 7.5 times each time you turn the handle one complete turn. Hope this helps ya.

[@tranzformedyouthtn]

@@shanesmith5988 I know this I was asking what he uses to deep crank with.

[@neilstevenson7518]

That biggun was a dang ole good'n tell ya what

[@Jcestanley]

Dang you never mentioned what gear ratio!

[@johnhodson5120]

Hope this is longer than 5 minutes

[@RonnieMooreBass]

10 mins. Bingo

[@BassmasterOfficial]

How about 10 mins for ya!

[@leonardmartin5145]

Hey try that 6xd on a walleye lake. Hold on son your in for a ride!!!!!!

[@ralo4265]

👀 🎣 👊🏼💯🇺🇸

[@tylerfish6206]

My 2022 goal is to learn cranking

[@Junafhisingchannel8167]

Krensepot cesting brao

[@chundle09]

🤣 see my spot doesn’t suck. After he catches 2 3.5lbrs at same time.

[@matthewwood110]

remember to bend them knees...

[@TreyJ.]

Crack kills

[@jeffporter100]

Awesome video!