08-31-2009, 07:03 AM
A well tuned crank made of either will work equally well in most sitations but plastic is more versatile for holographic effect and internal coloration if it is clear. Plastic is also more durable and doesn't get damaged as easily and can be molded to accomodate goodies such as rattles or internal LED lighting in red to immitate a bleeding fish. However, both are equally deadly when applied correctly and the best attributes that a quality crank posesses is a good and consistent swimming action and good tuning on a heavy wire attachment that will not easily bend and compromise the lure's depth and true in line retrieving action. Tops for me are Rapalas, Yo-Zuri's, Rebels, and Heddon's. If you can find a K-mart lure in the right size, shape, and color, and tune it right, it will work just as effectively but it won't swim true consistently without alot of fiddling. Some generic lures can never be tuned right because they aren't made right. Spend the money and get a well made lure that imitates the kind of bait fish you want for the situation and it really doesn't matter what it's made of. Size and color are the biggest factors to consider.
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