The Crankie Darter debuted in 1988 as Tiemco's first original lure, originally designed as a bottom-flashing crankbait. Rediscovered by Boso Peninsula anglers for surface-to-mid-layer use, it now returns with upgraded materials and weight. Its aluminum lip and shad-like action provoke aggressive strikes in both clear and murky water.
Key features
- Upgraded super duralumin lip for strength and brilliant flash
- Mixed roll-and-wobble action ideal for surface to subsurface
- Slow, steady retrieve triggers high-pitch seductive motion
- Effective in ultra-clear to stained water like Lake Kasumigaura
- Dives to approximately 3 meters maximum depth
- Equipped with ST36BC #4 hooks and #3 split rings
Best for
- Targeting bass in freshwater lakes and ponds
- Surface to mid-depth cranking in clear or murky conditions
- Anglers seeking a versatile, slow-retrieve crankbait