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6th Sense · Squarebill Crankbaits
6th Sense Crush Flat 75X Squarebill Crankbait, 5/8 oz
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.5 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 2 x 1 x 5 inches
Quick take
Flat-sided squarebill creates vibration and rolling action for shallow grass and structure.
The 6th Sense Crush Flat 75X is a 5/8 oz flat-sided squarebill crankbait that dives up to 5 feet, built for anglers working shallow cover. Its square bill deflects off grass lines, rock banks and laydowns, and the taller body gives a tight vibration with strong body roll. A faint internal rattle helps bass locate it, which suits cool or clear water and pressured fish.
Best for
- Shallow grass and submerged cover
- Rock deflection and shallow weed edges
- Sight-fishing in clear water
Skip if
- You fish deep structure beyond 8 feet
- You need a crankbait that tracks straight without deflection
Strengths
- Flat sides create unique vibration pattern that attracts bass from cover
- Compact bulky profile generates aggressive strikes from bigger fish
- Shallow 5-foot dive keeps lure in strike zone through grass and wood
- Sharp black nickel hooks and split rings are reliable hardware
Trade-offs
- Shallow dive depth limits use on deep flats and offshore structure
- Flat body tends to deflect off rocks rather than deflect smoothly
- High visual profile may spook fish in clear water with heavy pressure
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | squarebill crankbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5/8 oz |
| Dive depth | Up to 5 ft |
| Body style | Flat-sided |
| Length | 2 in |
| Hardware | Oval split rings |
What can I catch with this?
At 5/8 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, walleye and pike.
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
When and where to fish it
Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How to fish it
A crankbait with a square lip kicks away from wood and rock, so it is fished right through cover.
Deflecting off cover
- Cast past a stump, a laydown or a rock and reel the lure into it.
- Keep reeling as the lip hits; the lure kicks to the side and rights itself.
- Pause for a moment after each deflection, then carry on.
Steady cranking
- Cast past the target and point the rod tip down toward the water.
- Reel at a steady medium pace until the lure reaches its depth.
- Keep it ticking the bottom or the cover, and pause when it deflects.
How deep and around what
At 5/8 oz it runs to 5 ft, shallow enough to tick the tops of submerged grass and bump shallow wood.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft) (this product)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 5 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Rock
What you need with it
A 5/8 oz crankbait is usually fished with a long casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 10 to 15 lb fluorocarbon line.
- Casting rodsA long medium-heavy rod with a moderate action throws a heavy lure far and absorbs its pull.
- Baitcasting reelsA slower gear ratio makes a deep-diving lure easier to reel all day.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks, so the lure reaches its depth; 10 to 15 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 5/8 oz lure pairs with a medium-heavy, moderate-action rod made for 1/2 to 1 oz lures and with 10 to 15 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium heavy |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/2 to 1 oz |
| Line test | 10 to 15 lb |
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Black Back, Chartreuse Pro Blue | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Blue-Treuse Shad, Shad-Treuse Scales | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| 4K Bluegill, Bluegill Spawn, Brown Eye Special | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Boiled Crawfish, Wild Lava Craw | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black Magic | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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About this type
A crankbait is a hard-bodied lure that wobbles on a steady retrieve; most have a lip that sets how deep they run.
On a lipped bait, a bigger or steeper lip usually sends it deeper.
Most lipped crankbaits float at rest and dive when reeled, so a pause lets the lure back up and away from a snag.
Compared with Jerkbaits: A jerkbait is worked with twitches and pauses and often suspends or floats; a crankbait is reeled.
Facts
| Lure weight | 5/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Maximum diving depth | 5 ft |
| Lip | Square |
| Color | Jungle Rose |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 5 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 5/8 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Jungle Rose.
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