6th Sense · Squarebill Crankbaits
6th Sense Crush Series Squarebill Crankbait, Shad Treuse Scales
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Three squarebill crankbaits sized for match-the-hatch casting in shallow water, cover deflection.
The Crush 100 is the largest squarebill in the line, built for anglers who want a bigger profile for bass in cover. This silent version skips the rattle, with a Shad Treuse Scales finish and a square lip that deflects off structure. It suits bass anglers who prefer a quieter bait for shallow shad patterns.
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?
- Bass
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.
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 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
| Lip | Square |
|---|---|
| Rattle | No |
| Color | Shad Treuse Scales |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass |
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