6th Sense · Squarebill Crankbaits
6th Sense Crush Series Squarebill Crankbait, Blue Treuse Shad
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- Item weight
- 0.38 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 5 x 2 x 1 inches
Quick take
Three squarebill crankbaits sized for match-the-hatch casting in shallow water, cover deflection.
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
What can I catch with this?
At 3/8 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass and walleye.
- Bass
- Walleye
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
- 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. This floating crankbait rises when you stop reeling, which makes a stop-and-go retrieve work.
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.
Stop and go
- Crank the lure down with several fast turns.
- Stop for a second and let the lure rise slowly.
- Repeat all the way back to the bank or boat.
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 3/8 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 3/8 oz crankbait is usually fished with a casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 10 to 14 lb fluorocarbon line.
- Casting rodsA medium-power rod with a moderate action keeps the hooks pinned on a steady retrieve.
- Baitcasting reelsA slower gear ratio makes a steady cranking pace easier to hold.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks, so the lure reaches its depth; 10 to 14 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 3/8 oz lure pairs with a medium-power, moderate-action rod made for 1/4 to 5/8 oz lures and with 10 to 14 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/4 to 5/8 oz |
| Line test | 10 to 14 lb |
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
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 Shad | 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 ShadThis one | 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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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the depth you need to reach, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Sense Crush Series Squarebill Crankbait, Blue Treuse Shad | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.25 in | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Color:Blue Treuse Shad | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear and stained water, bass and walleye |
| 6th Sense Crush Series Squarebill Crankbait, 25/50/100, Multiple Colors | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.25 in | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Color:Ghost Threadfin Shad | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear water, bass and walleye |
| 6th Sense Crush Series Squarebill Crankbait, Shad Treuse Scales | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Shad Treuse Scales | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass |
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 | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.25 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 5 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Lip | Square |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Blue Treuse Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 5 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.25 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Blue Treuse Shad.
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