Anytime of the year is a good time to tie on a crankbait . I think first of crankbaits when I'm trying to locate fish. Whether on a new lake or just the ones close to home where I fish regularly, these lures will help you find fish. Crankbaits can be used to cover water until fish are located, then other baits such as jigs and worms will be used to finish out limits. If you keep up with the pros, you'll notice them referring to a crankbait as the bait they used to locate their fish.
Cranks work well on a tree line or creek channel .
Usually, when you turn back down that same area and work it slower you can catch bass that wouldn't chase after faster moving baits. There are four basic styles of crankbaits available. There are, of course, many brands, but the basic baits you want to have are lipless cranks, shallow runners, medium runners, and deep divers. There are a number of companies that make lipless crankbaits . The one I prefer is made by Bill Lewis Lures.