Crane Baits: 705 Trolling Series The Gold Standard of Hand-Crafted Wooden Trolling Baits For over 30 years, Bill and Sharon Crane have been producing what many consider to be some of the best wooden musky baits ever made. Operating out of West Virginia, Crane Baits maintains an elite level of quality by producing only 6,000 to 8,000 lures annually. The Crane 705 is part of the legendary 700 series—a specialized line of baits that has earned a reputation for its incredible stability and fish-calling vibration. A Masterpiece of Trolling Design The 705 model is a 5-inch powerhouse specifically engineered for trolling applications. While wooden baits are often known for their finesse, the 700 series is built to withstand the pressures of sustained trolling speeds while maintaining a consistent, seductive action that plastic lures simply cannot replicate. Wooden Buoyancy: The premium wood construction provides a natural "density" in the water, allowing the bait to recover quickly from contact with structure and offering a unique acoustic signature. Compact Power: At 5 inches, the 705 provides a versatile profile that matches common forage like cisco, perch, or shad, making it effective from the early season through the late-fall trophy hunt. Hard-to-Find Excellence: Due to the limited annual production runs, Crane 700 series baits are often difficult to locate. Guide’s Choice Pro Shop in Eagle River is proud to offer a large selection of these rare, high-performance trolling tools. Why Choose the Crane 700 Series? Serious musky and pike anglers seek out the 705 for its track record of consistency. Whether you are trolling deep weed edges or rocky mid-lake humps, the balance and precision of a Crane bait ensure it tracks true and triggers strikes from the most pressured fish. Technical Specifications Feature Details Model 705 (700 Series) Length 5 Inches Material Premium Hand-Crafted Wood Application Specialized Trolling Origin West Virginia, USA (Bill & Sharon Crane) Target Species Musky, Northern Pike, Trophy Walleye Pro Tactic: The Prop-Wash Secret The Crane 705 is an exceptional choice for "short-line" trolling in the prop wash. Because of its stable wooden design, it can handle the turbulent water behind the boat without blowing out. Set the 705 just 10 to 15 feet back in the white water; the combination of the boat's vibration and the 705's wide action often triggers massive reaction strikes from muskies following the boat's trail. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of musky fishing history. Visit Guide’s Choice Pro Shop to browse our extensive selection of the hard-to-find Crane 705 and 700 series baits.
