6th Sense · Squarebill Crankbaits
6th Sense Crush Series Squarebill Crankbait, 50, Ghost Threadfin Shad
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- Item weight
- 0.02 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 4.8 x 1.9 x 1.1 inches
Quick take
Three squarebill crankbaits sized for match-the-hatch casting in shallow water, cover deflection.
The Crush 50 squarebill is a 2.25-inch, 3/8-ounce bass crankbait with a square lip that dives to about 5 feet, so it works shallow cover and bank edges. The Ghost Threadfin Shad finish and faint rattle give it a natural shad profile with a little sound for reaction strikes. Its lip deflects off grass and rock, which helps it come free without hanging up.
Best for
- Bank fishing and shallow cover
- Match-the-hatch scenarios from spring to fall
- Reaction strikes in grass and timber
Skip if
- You need a deep runner; max depth is 5 ft
- Topwater presentations; these run subsurface
Strengths
- Squarebill lip deflects from cover without hanging up
- Three sizes match different forage and conditions
- Buoyant body backs out of grass and wood
Trade-offs
- Limited to shallow water (2-5 ft)
- Erratic action works best on a steady retrieve
- Treble hooks snag in heavy weeds
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | squarebill crankbait |
|---|---|
| Models | Crush 25, 50, 100 |
| Dive depth | 2-5 ft |
| Weights | 1/4, 3/8, 5/8 oz |
Facts
| Maximum diving depth | 5 ft |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.25 in |
| Lure weight | 3/8 oz |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Lip | Square |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Ghost Threadfin Shad |
| Color family | Translucent |
| Target species | Bass |
Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the depth you need to reach, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Maximum diving depth | Length | Lure weight | Buoyancy | Rattle | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Sense Crush Series Squarebill Crankbait, Blue Treuse Shad | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Length:2.25 in | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Buoyancy:Floating | Rattle:Yes | Color:Blue Treuse Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass |
| 6th Sense Crush Series Squarebill Crankbait, 50, Ghost Threadfin Shad | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Length:2.25 in | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Buoyancy:Floating | Rattle:Yes | Color:Ghost Threadfin Shad | Suits:Clear water, bass |
| 6th Sense Crush Series Squarebill Crankbait, Shad Treuse Scales | Maximum diving depth:— | Length:— | Lure weight:— | Buoyancy:— | Rattle:No | Color:Shad Treuse Scales | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass |
How it compares
| Product | Maximum diving depth | Length | Lure weight | Buoyancy | Lip | Rattle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Sense Crush Series Squarebill Crankbait, 50, Ghost Threadfin Shad | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Length:2.25 in | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Buoyancy:Floating | Lip:Square | Rattle:Yes |
| Bill Lewis SB-57 Squarebill Crankbait, 3/8 oz, Red Glitter CrawPick it if you want the Red Glitter Craw finish, the one Mark Daniels Jr. favors, for bass in 3 to 6 feet of water. | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Length:2.25 in | Lure weight:0.375 oz | Buoyancy:Slow rise on pause | Lip:Hybrid coffin circuit board | Rattle:Internal rattle |
| Lucky Craft LC 1.5 Silent Squarebill Crankbait, 2-3/8", 1/2 oz | Maximum diving depth:4 ft | Length:2.375 in | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Buoyancy:Floating | Lip:Square | Rattle:No |
| Rapala Balsa Xtreme Brat Crankbait, Size 3, 2 in, 3/8 oz | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Length:2 in | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Buoyancy:Floating | Lip:Square | Rattle:— |
| Lunkerhunt Impact Jolt Squarebill Crankbait, 1/3 oz, 2.125 in | Maximum diving depth:2.5 ft | Length:2.25 in | Lure weight:0.333 oz | Buoyancy:Floating | Lip:Square | Rattle:— |
| Strike King KVD 1.5 Shallow Square Bill, 3/8 oz, Orange Belly CrawPick it if you want a 3/8-ounce Orange Belly Craw square bill that runs about 3 feet for bass in shallow, rocky or wooded cover. | Maximum diving depth:3 ft | Length:2.25 in | Lure weight:0.375 oz | Buoyancy:— | Lip:Square bill | Rattle:None (silent) |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
When and where to fish it
Its see-through pattern suits clear water in bright light. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- 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
- Cover
- Wood
- Rock
What it imitates
Its see-through pattern imitates minnows, and shad in clear water.
- Shad
- Minnow
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Candy Citrus Shad, Chartreuse Black Back, Sexified Chartreuse Shad | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Ghost Threadfin ShadThis one | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Blue Treuse Shad, Live Shiner, Shad Scales, Shad Treuse Scales, Wild Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Backwater Bluegill, Bluegill Spawn | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Black N Blue Craw, Boiled Crawfish, Crimson Craw, Ghost Tipped Craw, Radiation Craw, 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.
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