I think this is just a matter of personal preference.

For spinnerbaits, I generally point the rod about 10 degrees off the bait,
which gives me maximum sweep for a hookset.

On the other hand, with crankbaits I hold the rod out at about a 45 degree
angle to the line so the rod will absorb some of the shock of a strike.

That's just my general practice. When fishing around cover, I find myself
lifting, lowering, or sweeping the rod to one side or the other to control
how the bait tracks.

Joe

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"BIG FISH 2006" wrote in message
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When fishing crankbaits, should you point the rod towards the bait or
keep it at an angle?

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