6th Sense · Lipless Crankbaits
6th Sense Quake 70 Lipless Crankbait, Brown Eye
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A compact lipless crankbait with aggressive vibration and multiple action options for bass in all seasons.
This 70mm slow sink Quake is a lighter lipless crankbait at 3/8 ounce, built for working bass with a controlled, slower presentation. Its flat-backed body adds vibration, and this version comes in a Brown Eye finish. It suits grass, structure and open flats, and its rattle sound is loud.
Best for
- Fishing grass flats and open structure
- Power-fishing technique over submerged rock
- Cold-water presentations where subtle action works
Skip if
- You prefer deep-diving crankbaits
- You fish in very heavy weeds
Strengths
- Aggressive vibration attracts strikes from inactive fish
- 70mm size balances casting distance and bite size
- Multiple finishes and action styles match conditions
Trade-offs
- Lipless body can hang in vegetation
- 3D detailing reduces durability over time
- Black nickel hooks dull quickly in rocky areas
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
What can I catch with this?
At 3/8 oz, this lipless crankbait is sized for bass and walleye.
- Bass
- Walleye
When and where to fish it
Its rattle helps fish find it in stained or muddy water and in low light. Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
- Low light
- Water temperature
- Cold (under 50°F)
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How to fish it
A lipless crankbait sinks, so you choose its depth by counting it down, then reel it, rip it or lift and drop it.
Count down and reel
- Cast and count as the lure sinks, about a foot a second, until it reaches the depth you want.
- Reel at a steady pace, fast enough to feel the lure vibrate.
- Speed up or slow down to hold it just above the grass or the bottom.
Ripping it out of grass
- Reel the lure so it ticks the tops of submerged grass.
- When it bogs down in the grass, snap the rod to rip it free.
- Be ready as it breaks loose; strikes often come right then.
Yo-yo
- Let the lure sink to the bottom on a tight line.
- Lift the rod to pull the lure up a few feet, then lower it and let the lure flutter back down.
- Watch the line on the fall; most strikes come as it drops.
How deep and around what
At 3/8 oz it covers water from just under the surface down to about 10 ft, depending on how long it falls.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft) (this product)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Grass
What you need with it
A 3/8 oz lipless crankbait is usually fished with a casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 12 to 17 lb line.
- Casting rodsA medium or medium-heavy rod with a moderate-fast action has the tip to rip the lure free of grass.
- Baitcasting reelsA faster gear ratio picks up slack quickly on a lift-and-fall retrieve.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks and has little stretch, so you feel the lure vibrate; 12 to 17 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 3/8 oz lure pairs with a medium or medium-heavy rod with a moderate-fast action and with 12 to 17 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium or medium heavy |
| Rod action | Moderate fast |
| Rod lure weight | 1/4 to 3/4 oz |
| Line test | 12 to 17 lb |
What it imitates
Its natural pattern imitates bluegill and perch.
- Bluegill
- Perch
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome Bacon, Chrome Black Back, Chrome Shiner, Live Shiner, Shad Surge | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| 4K Bluegill, Bluegill Fire, Brown Eye, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Spring BluegillThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Boiled Crawfish, Collin's Craw, Crackle Craw, Mud Bug Red, Rambo Red | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Gold Reactor | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the weight by how deep and how fast you want to fish, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Sense Quake 70 Lipless Crankbait, Brown Eye | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.75 in | Color:Brown Eye | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft) and mid (5 to 12 ft), clear, stained and muddy water, bass and walleye |
| 6th Sense Quake 70 Lipless Crankbait, 5/8 oz, Multiple Finishes | Lure weight:— | Length:2.75 in | Color:Boiled Crawfish | Suits:Stained and muddy water, bass |
About this type
A lipless crankbait is a flat-sided, sinking hard bait that vibrates tightly when it is reeled.
It has no diving lip, so it runs as deep as you let it fall and casts a long way for its size.
Most hold rattles, and the line ties on the back, which keeps the nose down and the body shaking on the retrieve.
Compared with Crankbaits: A lipped crankbait floats at rest and dives to a set depth; a lipless one sinks and is fished at whatever depth you count it down to.
Facts
| Lure weight | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.75 in |
| Buoyancy | Slow sinking |
| Lip | None |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Brown Eye |
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
Does it float or sink?
It is a slow sinking lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.75 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Brown Eye.
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