Tuning a Crankbait

For a crankbait to work correctly it must be tuned correctly.  This simply means that it must run straight and the line must work with the lure's action.  One way to see the tuning of a crankbait, is to retrieve it in a swimming pool and then watch carefully how it runs.  

If the lure is not running straight,  bend the eye slightly in the direction you want the lure to run. Continue to do this until the lure runs absolutely straight.

After you have the lure running straight,  watch the wobble carefully.  If the wobble appears awkward or sloppy in anyway  switch to a larger slip ring or try using a loop knot in  the line.

A good fisherman knows that lures only achieve their maximum depth when they run true through the water.