Adding weight to crankbaits

[TOFishingNoob]

(09-21-2013 02:42 PM)MichaelAngelo Wrote:  I'm starting to learn where crankbaits fit into my bag of tricks. The problem is, they don't cast as far as a heavy chunk of metal (spoon).

Some thoughts I've had to increase their casting distance:

-run a bullet sinker above to leader, ahead of the lure
-run a bullet sinker above the snap, directly in front of the lure
-run a thin chord through an egg sinker and tie it off the the bottom of the lip where it meets the body of the lure

And if I can find lead tape (I've wanted lead tape for a very, very long time, if you know where I can buy it please let me know)
-wrap the hook shanks with lead tape

What'dya guys reckon is the best option?

Get crankbaits with rattles, use appropriate gear (light line), get crankbaits that are at least 1/2 ounce... I pretty much use crankbaits exclusively for bass and I can cast pretty far with them.