Crane Baits 105 (5") Crankbait

Crane Baits 105: The Original 5" Custom Balsa Crankbait

Handcrafted Excellence from the Heart of West Virginia

Experience the legendary action that only hand-carved wood can provide. Produced for over 30 years by Bill and Sharon Crane, Crane Baits are widely regarded as some of the finest wooden Musky baits ever created. With a strictly limited production of only 6,000 to 8,000 lures per year, the Crane 105 (5") is as much a collector’s item as it is a high-performance fish catcher.

The Balsa Advantage

Unlike mass-produced plastic lures, the Crane 100 series is crafted from the finest balsa wood on the market. This premium material provides a high-buoyancy "shimmer" and a responsive vibration that plastic simply cannot replicate. The 105 model features a panfish-forage body shape, perfectly mimicking the profile of bluegill, crappie, or sunfish—the primary prey for trophy predators.

Why Every Serious Angler Needs a Crane 105:

• Proven Heritage: Hand-tuned and tank-tested to ensure every lure runs perfectly straight out of the box.

• Exceptional Buoyancy: The balsa construction allows for a rapid rise on the pause, triggering violent reaction strikes from following fish.

• Limited Production: Because these are handmade in West Virginia, they are often hard to find. Own a piece of Musky fishing history.

• Premium Finishes: Available in a variety of proven, fish-producing colors designed specifically for high-visibility and deep-water attraction.

Technical Specifications

Pro Tactic: The Shallow Cover Specialist

The 5" profile of the Crane 105 makes it an elite choice for "matching the hatch" in early summer or whenever predators are pushed into shallow cover. Work this bait over the tops of submerged weed beds or alongside fallen timber. Its natural buoyancy allows you to "walk" it over obstacles that would snag heavier lures.

Invest in quality. Invest in tradition. Add the Crane Baits 105 to your tackle box and see why balsa wood is still the gold standard for big-game anglers.

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