Tag Archives: crankbait

Best Winter Fishing Lures for Bass

Winter bass fishing presents unique challenges, but the right lures can turn a slow day on the water into a successful outing. Bass become less active in cold temperatures, requiring anglers to adjust both their tactics and tackle. Understanding which …

Crankbait vs. Jerkbait: Unraveling the Mystery of Choosing the Right Lure

June 15, 2023 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Garrett

Welcome to a comprehensive guide on the age-old debate of crankbait versus jerkbait fishing techniques. As avid anglers, we understand the importance of selecting the right lure for specific fishing scenarios. In this article, we will delve into the nuances …

‘Tis the Season for Square Bill Crankbaits

May 4, 2023 | 🪝 Gear | Baitshop Rob

The Basskiller Squarebill Crankbait is a great choice for power fishing in shallow waters. The square bill design and unique action make it a versatile lure that constantly wanders with erratic action while still running true, attracting strikes from even …

How to Fish Squarebill Crankbaits for Huge Summer Bass

June 9, 2020 | 🪝 Featured | Baitshop Bobby

Squarebill crankbaits can be an awesome lure to throw in the hot summer days when bass are hiding deep in your local body of water. Watch this great video for the best tips and tricks to land more monsters with …

How and When to Fish a Squarebill Crankbait

December 6, 2019 | 🪝 Featured | Baitshop Brandy

If you’re running shallow water and prefer a subsurface power technique, fishing square-bill crankbaits might be for you. They can go where other crankbaits can’t and get a lot of bites. The unique shape of a square-bill’s lip (spoiler: it’s …

How to Fish a Rat-L-Trap and Similar Lures

November 6, 2019 | 🪝 Gear | Baitshop Rob

Rich Howes is a Florida bass angler with a reputation for pitching and punching heavy vegetation. It’s a money method for him and the technique he used to win the 2013 Southern Open on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes. His …

How to Fish Lipless Crankbaits

October 31, 2019 | 🪝 Gear | Baitshop Brandy

As the name suggests, lipless crankbaits are just that – lipless. Unlike their billed counterparts, lipless crankbaits don’t have a diving lip to counteract the natural buoyancy of the bait. As a result, lipless crankbaits are made to sink and …

Crankbaits 101

July 18, 2019 | 🪝 Gear | Baitshop Kelly

A crankbait is an essential part of any fisherman’s arsenal. This classic hard bait catches all kinds of fish. Here are the basics of the crank. The first basic involves getting the lure to run the way you want. Most …